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Dana R. 23 years, 10 months ago

Hai Lori! I know you from the WLS commnity on Live Journal. (PyrcedGrrl) I'm sorry to hear about all the problems with your incision! Good luck and a speedy recovery to you :D

Becca K. 23 years, 10 months ago

I am sorry to hear that you have had a set back, but it sounds like you are on top of it. I hope that you heal quickly. Please know that you are in our thoughts and prayers. Sending healing thoughts your way. Many blessings!

Lori H. 23 years, 10 months ago

hey guys, sorry for not updating sooner. Things got a little hectic for my angel and I. Last tueday I woke up to find that my belly was pretty red but we thought that it might be just an irritation from the binder, then I bent over and my incision spung a leak. We knew then we were in trouble so called in to Dr Capps and the moment he saw me he re-admitted me to the hospital. They cut all but 3 stitches open so I have an 8inch long cut from my breast bone to my belly button and about 4 inches wide and about 3inches deep <b>open wound</b> on my belly. Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday they were packing it with gauze soaked in salein and changing it out 2-3 times daily. I had antibotics working thru an IV and I got put back on clear liquids (blah) Finally the Wound Vac they ordered came in on Friday. They took this huge sponge with a tube in it and stuffed it into my wound then put this plastic wrap around it and hooked it up to this machine that sucked that sponge right down even with the surface of my belly. It was the weirdest thing I have ever seen , it smarted a bit but that eased up after a while. So now Im all teathered to this machine and will have a nurse come out to the house to change out the packaging, but Hey Im home and on my way to healing. things could have been worse, so Im greatful things didnt go as bad as they could have. Fortunately for me I can still do my walking because I can disconnect for a few minutes and then reconnect to the machine so I shouldnt be set back too much. anyhooo thats the story and your all caught up lol

kasi H. 23 years, 10 months ago

yayyyyyyyyyyyyy lori! hang in there and my thoughts are with you.

Lori H. 23 years, 10 months ago

6/11/02 Hi. This is Lori's sister, Tawnya. I tried to post this last night, but I'm fairly computer illiterate, so it ended up on on her profile page. Trying again, so here goes... Lori made it through surgery with no problems. It took a little longer than they thought it would, but there were no complications. She feeling as good as could be expected, but she did have some muscle spasms. The muscle relaxer they could give her could only be administered every 8 hours, and the last two hours she started feeling uncomfortable. But overall, it went great. She impressed them so much with how well she walked. I think she walked better after the surgery than before. It's amazing what determination can do for you. She should be coming home on Wednesday, and I'm sure she'll want to get online as soon as possible to give a more detailed update(Internet addict that she is) So untill then...

Cathy W. 23 years, 10 months ago

I wanted to say that I hope your surgery went well, and you have a speedy recovery, you are still in my thoughts and prayers. Cathy Whitmer

suitfugue 23 years, 10 months ago

May the Lord always watch over you and keep you safe and guide your surgeon's hand. May you have mimimal pain, and bless you for your courage through this surgery! My date is on this Thursday. See you on the other side!!

Ellen H. 23 years, 10 months ago

Lori...Just a short note to let you know that my thoughts and prayers are with you as you prepare for your upcoming life-changing surgery date. Please take good care of yourself and keep us updated as to your progress.

Deb S. 23 years, 10 months ago

Lori here's wishing you a complications free surgery and speedy recovery...I will be having my surgery the same day as you...Good luck and May your Angels be watching over you on this awesome journey...I will say a prayer for you when I say my prayer tomorrow for all us undergoing this surgery...Good Luck...Happy Weight Loss...Deb

Brenda Y. 23 years, 10 months ago

Lori- Hi, I can't believe you found me and posted a message on my page but I am so glad you did. I have been home since Thursday, can you believe it? I went home too early though so try and not do as I did ok? Don't be scared, they will do a wonderful job on you. I was scared because I had to wait so long to get into surgery. They finally got me into surgery at 12:30 when I was schelduled at 9:30am so I had to wait 3 extra hours and they had an emergency hernia be4 me. They moved the hernia into first place and me into 2cd place because I was an easier case and they moved the first person to 3rd place. Crazy huh? I don't remember a thing the first day except them putting a warm blanket on me and then awaking in my room. When they awoke me to walk I didn't really even mind because I had so many drugs in me. I really loved the Bariatric Treatment Centers Nurses and Respiratory Therapists (except for one person). I did see Audrey a couple of times but only in passing. The Respiratory Therapist that I saw for my PRE-TESTING I never saw again. I was well taken care of during my stay I never wanted for 1 thing. They are extremely well trained and even more they were all compassionate except the 1 therapist. Amy was my favorite Respiratory Therapist and tell her "hi" for me when you see her. She will remember me because I was her miracle, I almost had pnuemonia one morning and by that afternoon had been released because I improved so much, mostly from her help. Gosh, I hope you get Theresa for your nurse, she is an Angel, she anticipated every time I needed some pain medicine and she gives the best "shots" I never even felt them unbelievably. The one Respiratory Therapist I didn't like I don't remember her name but I am sure you will know which one she is pretty fast. She has no compassion at all. I don't think she will last there very long because they keep such a wonderful staff there. Ok, the nitty gritty. It does hurt and you do feel strange because at first you can't do much for yourself. Everyone seems to have an either bad 2cd day or 3rd day and mine was my second day (wed). I would suggest you stay the full 3 days if you can and that is because in case something comes up later like I had you will be right there. I had to call them and ask about a jillion questions that I didn't understand when I got home. I walked a lot or at least felt like I did, it makes the soreness go away quicker. I walked the halls about 5 times a day and went about 2 laps past the nurses station and opened the double doors and came back by the Nurse's station down to my room and then back around again. I am not hungry at all but I am really wanting something to eat that isn't a liquid. I think they call this "head hunger" and I have it pretty bad. In 2 days I get off "Clear Liquids" and will be on "Full Liquids" so I will be able to eat more stuff then. I wish you lots of luck and let me know when you get home from the hospital, the first few days will be hard and then it will be easier everyday. This will work. Good Luck to you and I am glad we got to meet each other. Take care, Brenda [img]http://imagehosting.bidbay.com/image.php3?imgID=1036119[/img] 2cd Surgery Date June 4th Post Op Weight 208 lbs. BMI NOW 38 Dr. Julie Leverton,