Drains pulled, feeling MUCH better

[Guest guest]

Today, I had my drains pulled by Dr. K. It was a rather long wait

for a short procedure. It was actually kind of fun talking with

other post-ops. I finally met Jim in person. They first called me

in to weigh me and take my vitals. My official pre-op weight was

463.5 pounds. My 1 week weight was 443.5 pounds. I don't know how

much of that is the loss of stomach and water and how much was fat.

I forgot to ask. There was some pain involved with pulling the

drains, but mostly it was a VERY strange feeling. It felt like

muscles were spasming... and that spasming lasted for nearly 2

hours. I was happy with eating an egg for supper. I'll be leaving

Delano around noon tomorrow. I'm feeling great right now. I have

pain only when I move my abdomen.

[Guest guest]

I'm feeling great right now. I have

> pain only when I move my abdomen.

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Hooray!!! Getting those drains removed is often a turning point in

recovery...I'm glad your feeling better.

The office will probaby kick me in the shins the next time I'm in

there...but at risk of being crippled....when I have an office visit

and they weigh me I always ask them for a copy of my weight

ticket...it tells you what your fat%, muscle% and such is...it's

great to have it to review. I also ALWAYS ask for copies of my

Labs. For One I have it to review and I can alway hand carry a copy

to my PCP, keeping his records of me up to date.

Your going to feel even better when you get home.

Hugs

Jo

[Guest guest]

My official pre-op weight was

> > 463.5 pounds. My 1 week weight was 443.5 pounds.

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> Way to go Ron on the weight loss,you did sooo much better than I

did,in fact I had gained a pound when I went to have my drains

pulled.What a new life you are going to have!!!!! Enjoy the ride!!!

Pat

When you make your appts try to make them on our meeting days,the

second Tues of the month,we want to see your progress