Re: [OSSG-NewEngland i finally did it july 12th o1

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well everyone,

i made it...i'm in between pain meds to take effect..july 12th 8am i

officially went over to the other side. i ended up with an infection in my

incision, so i spent 2 extra days at nwh. i won't lie...the pain hurts so

much. my back feels like it is broken in 2...any suggestions besides having

the heating pad on it? i usually sleep on my side and that is way to painful

to do yet. i have to see dr. thayer tomorrow...hopefully all is well. tell me

it gets easier as each day goes on please...

kim fitchburg

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Kim,

Welcome to the other side!

I know the pain can get tough, I suffered a lot also. My back gave me the

most problems, but I found that if I layed in a recliner, or finally on the

couch, but " cocooned " into a tight position with a blanket, as well as

having my back in more of an upward position. I finally found that lots of

my pain in reality was also caused by indigestion. Not Reflux or anything

(haven't had that since surgery! ), however wicked nausea at times. I

found that when I took Pepcid AC, my back actually felt better, so I sorta

blame the pain on a combo of a bad back, plus possibly " trapped gas " in the

area. Do NOT take anything without first consulting with your Dr., but you

could always ask!

I'm telling you that every day does get better! The more you move around

(as much as it may suck), the more the muscles will stretch a bit more to

help reduce the pain.

I hope the infection is cleared up, and watch for pink " halo " effect around

the incision, fever, chills, or extreme pain where the infection is to be

sure nothing has deepened more into the wound.

Take care sweetie!

Dawn

Re: [OSSG-NewEngland i finally did it july

12th o1

well everyone,

i made it...i'm in between pain meds to take effect..july 12th 8am i

officially went over to the other side. i ended up with an infection in my

incision, so i spent 2 extra days at nwh. i won't lie...the pain hurts so

much. my back feels like it is broken in 2...any suggestions besides having

the heating pad on it? i usually sleep on my side and that is way to painful

to do yet. i have to see dr. thayer tomorrow...hopefully all is well. tell

me

it gets easier as each day goes on please...

kim fitchburg

[Guest guest]

Kim I had mine done June 4th and I to had a rough time I felt like a mack

truck hit me and came back and did it again.Now Im 6 weeks out and 47 pounds

lighter Im feeling much better still haveing trouble sleeping with leg and

back cramps but thats getting better to.So with each day I see a new

inprovement with myself. Im so glad I had this done. So cheer up it does get

better with each passing day.

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dawn, thanks!

feeling alot better today.. actually slept on my side in my bed hugging a

body pillow, with a heating pad on my back ( daughter shut it off when i fell

asleep) i slept 3 hrs straight.. went to see dr, thayer today, actually

called him last night , had a temp of 101 and was a bit red again around

incision...told me not to worry, took some tylenol and went to bed...i lost 6

pounds! yippee! 6 days out and 6 pounds down !!!

thnaks for the support!

kim fitchburg

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Kim-

Glad you're feeling a little better! I'm so envious of you NWH patients that

get your staples out so quickly. Dr. Mun leaves them in for 3 WEEKS! Actually,

by the time my appointment is, it'll be 3 1/2 weeks. grrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrr. It

is SUCH a pain in the ass having them in this long. He said he used to take

them out early, but now he leaves them in for the 3 weeks to cut down on

complications. I don't think it's a bad thing to be a little cautious...well, I

didn't until having to deal with these staples for this long! hahaha. Oh

well...they come out this Tuesday. I will survive. :-)

Congrats on the 6 pounds, too, you LOSER!!!! :-)

Jeff

~What's the difference between a southern zoo and a northern zoo?

A southern zoo has a description of the animal on the front of the cage,

along with a recipe.~

Re: Re: [OSSG-NewEngland i finally did it july 12th

o1

thanks jeff,

last night i atually slept 3 hrs straight i went to dr. thayers today and

had staples taken out. 6 days out and i already lost 6 pounds. omg i couldn't

believe it. i ended up using a heating pad on my back and when i fell asleep

my daughter shut it off..slept in my own bed, on my side, hugging a body

pillow...not the best, but better than sleeping on my back.

the incision still looks like it's a bit open...got me scared, but they said

not to worry it heals on its own..

kim fitchburg anyhelpful food hints anyone wants to share for 1 week out?

[Guest guest]

Kim-

Glad you're feeling a little better! I'm so envious of you NWH patients that

get your staples out so quickly. Dr. Mun leaves them in for 3 WEEKS! Actually,

by the time my appointment is, it'll be 3 1/2 weeks. grrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrr. It

is SUCH a pain in the ass having them in this long. He said he used to take

them out early, but now he leaves them in for the 3 weeks to cut down on

complications. I don't think it's a bad thing to be a little cautious...well, I

didn't until having to deal with these staples for this long! hahaha. Oh

well...they come out this Tuesday. I will survive. :-)

Congrats on the 6 pounds, too, you LOSER!!!! :-)

Jeff

~What's the difference between a southern zoo and a northern zoo?

A southern zoo has a description of the animal on the front of the cage,

along with a recipe.~

Re: Re: [OSSG-NewEngland i finally did it july 12th

o1

thanks jeff,

last night i atually slept 3 hrs straight i went to dr. thayers today and

had staples taken out. 6 days out and i already lost 6 pounds. omg i couldn't

believe it. i ended up using a heating pad on my back and when i fell asleep

my daughter shut it off..slept in my own bed, on my side, hugging a body

pillow...not the best, but better than sleeping on my back.

the incision still looks like it's a bit open...got me scared, but they said

not to worry it heals on its own..

kim fitchburg anyhelpful food hints anyone wants to share for 1 week out?

[Guest guest]

Congrats on the 6 lbs Kim!

[Guest guest]

Kim:

the best stuff Ifound to eat the first week wwas the CIB, s/f yougurt,

cottage cheese, s/f jello and puddings....and s/f popcicles....and

soups....It was nice to see you on Wednesday...man that office was a zoo!!!!!

my appt was at 10:15 I finally left at 12:45pm..sheesh..but I do not have to

sehimagain till september....I have lost 28 lbs...23 days...I am getting

better every day....(((hugs)))) mary jane