Guest guest Posted January 22, 2004 Report Share Posted January 22, 2004 Hey Guys, I just thought of something that is a serious but kinda odd/funny question...my cat, Vango, is a MAJOR lover-man...if your into cats you might understand...Ive never had a cat like him...he will pull any kind of scam to sit on my left shoulder, which I really dig, but hes no skinny puppy either...lapbands for cats maybe?...just kidding... So I was kicking back with Vinnie and just realized that when I get back to my San Diego apartment, after being gone for 3 days, Vango is going to be needing a serious massage and will not let me sleep until he gets some serious attention, like he usually gets...I love the little guy...Im gonna be hurting in the very area he likes to sit, which obviously wont be possible or wise with a fresh wound from surgery on my stomach/chest area...(where exactly?)... So, how long after surgery until the shoulder sitting idea would be a safe bet? I realize everybody is different, but some idea would be most helpful...Im planning expenses now... Are the bandages thick enough to maybe work with it, or would I be better off just holding off on the shoulder game? Im seriously thinking of renting a hotel for a few days post op or something, to not have to deal with him...overkill? Unfortunatley though, he will be seriously missed... Im also thinking about maybe weening him off of how much attention he gets, like 2 weeks prior to surgery, so he gets used to the idea of not sitting on my shoulder, and being ignored...for awhile...sounds so cruel...yes I know, hes just a cat, he'll live, but hes more than a cat to me, hes my little man... Stanman Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 22, 2004 Report Share Posted January 22, 2004 If it is done laparoscopically, you'll have five, maybe six, incisions in your belly, below your ribs. They'll all probably be less than an inch long. My biggest was about three fourths of an inch. I'm sure some folks have pix of scars posted on the web. I've got pix, just not up at the moment. But if he stays on your shoulder should be no problem. dan Thursday, January 22, 2004, 9:17:45 PM, you wrote: t> until he gets some serious attention, like he usually gets...I love t> the little guy...Im gonna be hurting in the very area he likes to t> sit, which obviously wont be possible or wise with a fresh wound t> from surgery on my stomach/chest area...(where exactly?)... Dan Lester, Boise, ID honu@... www.gailndan.com/lapband Dr. Ortiz, Tijuana, 4/28/03 323/221/199 Age 60 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 23, 2004 Report Share Posted January 23, 2004 Stan, use a pillow or thick towel or something to put in the area that the cat gets too, primarily that port area. I have 3 cats. One of them likes to walk from my shoulder down to my lap when i'm sitting which is quite painful. I wouldn't wean your cat from the lovin'. Just do what you normally do. Know he will be out of wack when you get back. He'll be mad and upset but because he is a lover, it won't last long. Realize too that cats are sensitive to our needs and know when we're not feeling well or things aren't exactly right. gayle in seattle 5/1/03 390/320/299 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 23, 2004 Report Share Posted January 23, 2004 Stan, why did I know you were a kitty-lover?! AAACCCKKKK!!!! MEMORIES!!! The only serious pain i had at all after banding was when my 15# lover-kitty took a flying leap from the table to my belly and landed all 4's right on my incisions. After that infortunate experience, For the next 3 weeks, i was NEVER in the recliner without a pillow over my belly. Any cats-on-shoulder will not hurt, and the kneeding may actually help! Unless Vinnie is a REAL pest, you don't need a hotel, or the expense. Personally, there is nothing better than my OWN bed, recliner, and TV when I'm not up to par. Peace and quiet, and the liquids and ice i need. WEAN A CAT from attention??!! You've got to be kidding...my two want only MORE attention when I try to ignore them. Petting a nice, furry, loing kitty is the best therapy there is to heal up. Threre will not be any bandages, only maybe a simple bandaid to catch any miniscule drainage for a few days. Once the incisions are dry, leave them open to air, unless they rub on clothing, then non- airtight bandaids are still ok. As you know, I chose Kuri also. my incisions are likely what yours will be: 4 incisions about 1/4 to 1/2 inch long, and one 1-1.5 inches long. Of The 4 small ones: 1 about 6 inches directly above your belly button 1 4 inches above BB and 4 inches to the right 1 4 inches above BB and 4 inches to the left 1 2 inches above BB and 4 inches to the right The larger incision is for the port and will be about 3 inches below your BB and 3 inches or so to the left Be sure and let us know when you've got a date! Sandy, RN > Hey Guys, > I just thought of something that is a serious but kinda odd/funny > question...my cat, Vango, is a MAJOR lover-man...if your into cats > you might understand...Ive never had a cat like him...he will pull > any kind of scam to sit on my left shoulder, which I really dig, but > hes no skinny puppy either...lapbands for cats maybe?...just > kidding... > > So I was kicking back with Vinnie and just realized that when I get > back to my San Diego apartment, after being gone for 3 days, Vango > is going to be needing a serious massage and will not let me sleep > until he gets some serious attention, like he usually gets...I love > the little guy...Im gonna be hurting in the very area he likes to > sit, which obviously wont be possible or wise with a fresh wound > from surgery on my stomach/chest area...(where exactly?)... > > So, how long after surgery until the shoulder sitting idea would be > a safe bet? I realize everybody is different, but some idea would be > most helpful...Im planning expenses now... > > Are the bandages thick enough to maybe work with it, or would I be > better off just holding off on the shoulder game? > > Im seriously thinking of renting a hotel for a few days post op or > something, to not have to deal with him...overkill? > Unfortunatley though, he will be seriously missed... > > Im also thinking about maybe weening him off of how much attention > he gets, like 2 weeks prior to surgery, so he gets used to the idea > of not sitting on my shoulder, and being ignored...for > awhile...sounds so cruel...yes I know, hes just a cat, he'll live, > but hes more than a cat to me, hes my little man... > Stanman Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 23, 2004 Report Share Posted January 23, 2004 , Dr Kuri works in a fully-equipped hospital, not a clinic. I introduced Stan to him at the Bash, and Dr Kuri spent some time reviewing several things with him that would be needed before surgery. Dr Kuri has banded quite a number of large people and has no unusual problems, since he is very cautious with pre-op testing. Yes, we ARE lucky to have such good docs available, each with their own personalities! Sandy, RN > I am excited for Stan. But I do have a question. I know some of the doctors do lap band surgery in clinics not hospitals. I know that the chances of complication are greater for larger people like myself and Stan. Does Dr. Kuri do his surgeries in a clinic or in a hosptial just incase something comes up and Stan will need to be in ICU or something. I know with larger people sleep apnea is an issue and stuff. I was just wondering. I am only looking out for Stan. And want to make sure Dr. Kuri has access to hospital equipment just to be on the safe side. > > I am glad I get to meet Dr. Kuri in person. He is a very sweet man. We are very lucky to have such good surgeons to chose from. Dr. Ortiz was awesome too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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