1 Month Post Op

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Jess wrote:I have two incisions that are closed and scaring. They'll be very ugly keloids and I'm a bit angry about that because they are both the incisions that didn't get stitched and all the stitched incisions look like they will be much less noticable.

Jess, there are pressure bandages and special creams that can be used to reduce scarring, both in color and size. They used to only be available through a doctor's office, but in recent years they've turned up as OTC products. Ask your pharmacist about Mederma cream/ointment/gel, Curad Scar Therapy pads, Neosporin Scar Solution silicone sheets, etc. Also, steroid injections can reduce scarring. I would ask your family doctor if this is something that would be appropriate for your incisions.

Glad to hear you're doing so well!Debbi in Michigan

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Hi Jess,

Just to echo Debbi with regards to the scars. I tend to get keloids

on my scars and I am just now having cortisone shots into one scar I

have that is very " ropy " . The cortisore will soften and flatten out

the scar so it is not very noticeable so that could be an option. 1

month post op is too soon to tell how they will settle down with a bit

more time and perhaps regular applications of vitamin E cream. Also

as for the area around your belly button. I have had surgery several

times and the area around the incision can be numb for several months

but the feeling will come back eventually. So glad to hear it has

been worth it and you are doing so well.

Liz

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Being three weeks from my surgery -- I am so encouraged by your tales of

roughage -- I can't wait -- avoiding salads and fruits has been a heartbreak!

Good to hear of your progress.

Peggy

> All seems very well. I have not regurgitated at all. I've had a few

> moments where I could tell things were getting caught but a little

> fluid and I'm fine.

>

> You wouldn't beleive how much salad I've eaten. I missed it. And

> carrots, mmm.

>

> I have two incisions that are closed and scaring. They'll be very ugly

> keloids and I'm a bit angry about that because they are both the

> incisions that didn't get stitched and all the stitched incisions look

> like they will be much less noticable.

>

> My bellybutton incision and a very wide region around it is still very

> very tender. It's actually numb still in some spots. Is that normal

> and does anything think I may have nerve damage?

>

> At any rate, at this point, it was totally worth it.

>

>

> -Jess

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Hi Everyone!

I saw the board was quiet and thought it might be a good time to say Hi and tell

you how I am doing post-op! I had my surgery on Sept 25th, and have lost just at

40lbs today! Holy moly!!

The weight was really coming off fast at first- then I hit a litle plateau

(which I know many of you have spoken about!) but I am now back on the losing

wagon!

As for excersize (which was a big pre-op question I had) I did light walking and

stationary biking starting the very first week, then began slowly adding in

other things each week! Now, at about 5 weeks post-op I am feeling pretty strong

and go to the gym everyday for yoga, swimming, light weight lifting, treadmill

etc. I pretty much just listen to my body (which is what Dr. A says to continue

to do.)

I have found a very helpful way to track my progress for all of you that are

pre-op... I took my measurments before I left for MX, and then every friday

since, and I can REALLY track my small successes!! I lost sooo many inches in

the strangest places- neck, calves, arms, everywhere!! This has been a great

motivation to really keep track of my shrinking

Any other good little tips out there?

The only problem I have is a yucky acidy/swallowy feeling if I forget to take my

Kapidex (prescription like Nexium) in the am...so obviously that is something I

will always need to take!

Hope you are all doing well! I really love this community and check the board

daily- hoping for new info and insights!

Talk to you all soon!

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What type of surgery did you have? Dr. A does them all. 40 pounds in one month,

that's a lot but I've seen it happen with folks who have bypass surgery more

than the other types. Let us know your stats - height, beginning weight, now,

and goal, that gives us context. Thanks

>

> Hi Everyone!

>

> I saw the board was quiet and thought it might be a good time to say Hi and

tell you how I am doing post-op! I had my surgery on Sept 25th, and have lost

just at 40lbs today! Holy moly!!

>

> The weight was really coming off fast at first- then I hit a litle plateau

(which I know many of you have spoken about!) but I am now back on the losing

wagon!

>

> As for excersize (which was a big pre-op question I had) I did light walking

and stationary biking starting the very first week, then began slowly adding in

other things each week! Now, at about 5 weeks post-op I am feeling pretty strong

and go to the gym everyday for yoga, swimming, light weight lifting, treadmill

etc. I pretty much just listen to my body (which is what Dr. A says to continue

to do.)

>

> I have found a very helpful way to track my progress for all of you that are

pre-op... I took my measurments before I left for MX, and then every friday

since, and I can REALLY track my small successes!! I lost sooo many inches in

the strangest places- neck, calves, arms, everywhere!! This has been a great

motivation to really keep track of my shrinking

>

> Any other good little tips out there?

>

> The only problem I have is a yucky acidy/swallowy feeling if I forget to take

my Kapidex (prescription like Nexium) in the am...so obviously that is something

I will always need to take!

>

> Hope you are all doing well! I really love this community and check the board

daily- hoping for new info and insights!

>

> Talk to you all soon!

>

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Hi,

One of the things that helped me was to do pictures of myself every month --about the same time every month too. When I would look at them, I would think there wasn't much of a change. But, if I would looked at ones that were taken 2 or 4 months previous, I would see a big difference. So If you have a tripod to put your camera on or you can set your camera some place and have a timer on your camera, you can take these pictures without even having someone take them of you. Try to get a front and back shot and maybe a side shot of yourself. That is the one thing that helped me.

Take care,

Suzanne

In a message dated 11/2/2009 2:12:27 P.M. Pacific Standard Time, missshanaackles@... writes:

Hi Everyone!I saw the board was quiet and thought it might be a good time to say Hi and tell you how I am doing post-op! I had my surgery on Sept 25th, and have lost just at 40lbs today! Holy moly!! The weight was really coming off fast at first- then I hit a litle plateau (which I know many of you have spoken about!) but I am now back on the losing wagon!As for excersize (which was a big pre-op question I had) I did light walking and stationary biking starting the very first week, then began slowly adding in other things each week! Now, at about 5 weeks post-op I am feeling pretty strong and go to the gym everyday for yoga, swimming, light weight lifting, treadmill etc. I pretty much just listen to my body (which is what Dr. A says to continue to do.)I have found a very helpful way to track my progress for all of you that are pre-op... I took my measurments before I left for MX, and then every friday since, and I can REALLY track my small successes!! I lost sooo many inches in the strangest places- neck, calves, arms, everywhere!! This has been a great motivation to really keep track of my shrinking :)Any other good little tips out there?The only problem I have is a yucky acidy/swallowy feeling if I forget to take my Kapidex (prescription like Nexium) in the am...so obviously that is something I will always need to take! Hope you are all doing well! I really love this community and check the board daily- hoping for new info and insights! Talk to you all soon!