Guest guest Posted February 27, 1999 Report Share Posted February 27, 1999 Debie: if the bacteria is in the hardened 'slime' , can they remove the band, the hardened 'slime' and spray you with disinfectant (basically, make sure you're all sanitary!!) and put in a new band? Why is the risk of bacteria AGAIN so high is they clean you out and replace another band? Success=Hope for the Best, Be Prepared for the Rest. Much Luck, Debi ---------- > > To: bandsters (AT) onelist (DOT) com > Subject: update > Date: Saturday, February 27, 1999 10:30 AM > > > > Hi everyone - It's about time I update you on my infection. I met with an > infection specialist 2/23 and he really clarified what was happening. > > Infections are a risk of any surgery and occur in one in a thousand, > whether it be an AGB, joint replacement, heart valve, etc. When a foreign > device is put into our bodies, our bodies tend to coat the device with a > slime like substance to make it part of us. The slime (for lack of a > better term) get firmer with time and eventually calcifies. If there is > any bacteria on the foreign device (in this case, the port of my band), it > lives or hybernates in the slime. When the bacteria becomes active and > starts to grow it causes inflamation, pain, infection, etc. Antibiotics > control the active growth of the bacteria, they do not kill it. Thus the > recommended removal of the foreign device; as the bacteria is in the slime > around the device, removal of the bacteria (infection, etc.) > > My doctor is trying to give me options, but the only sure thing is that the > band must come out. I can continue to take antibiotics and hope the > bacteria doesn't mutate into something uncontrolable, loose my weight and > then have the band removed and risk putting the weight back on. I can have > them remove only the port, sealing the tube and band, hoping that the > bacteria is around any other parts of the band and hoping that I'm adjusted > properly for the rest of my life. I can have the band removed and hope > that the scarring is enough to continue weightloss and successful > maintenance for the rest of my life. I can have the band removed and > replaced at an even higher risk of bacteria growth. Or I can have the band > removed and the by-pass performed. > > I research and considered the AGB for almost a year before I made the > choice that it was the right thing for me. I wanted my band so bad, that > none of the risks mattered. They still don't. I am very satisfied with > the success I have had and I'd do it all again even knowing what I've gone > through. NO REGRETS! > > I meet again with my doctor to make the final decision on my next step on > March 22. In the meantime, I'll keep trying to remember all the words of > wisdom and support I preached at all of you during your choices and > difficulties. (o: > > Hangin' in there > Debie Boyd > 10/2/98 Monterrey Mexico at 302 pounds > 2/23/99 official doctors scale 245 pounds > > ------------------------------------------------------------------------ > We are proud as punch of our new web site! > http://www.onelist.com > Onelist: The leading provider of free email community services Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 20, 2001 Report Share Posted January 20, 2001 , {{hugs}} hope you feel better soon! Amy Lynn Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 20, 2001 Report Share Posted January 20, 2001 , {{hugs}} hope you feel better soon! Amy Lynn Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 20, 2001 Report Share Posted January 20, 2001 , {{hugs}} hope you feel better soon! Amy Lynn Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 14, 2001 Report Share Posted August 14, 2001 Carina, 10kgs in 5 weeks is good. But remember, everybody is different. Some people will lose more, some will lose less. Just be happy! Regards, Ken height 178cm surgeon Prof O'Brien The Avenue Hospital 1st band 28-July-1997 weight then 188kg lowest weight 96kg 2nd band 8-January-2001 weight then 118 weight now 105kg -----Original Message-----From: Carina Jefferson Sent: Wednesday, August 15, 2001 8:55 AMTo: ozband Subject: UpdateHi everyone,I went to the dietician yesterday and got weighed for the first time sincemy op. I have lost 10kgs in 5 weeks, she was very happy with that. So was Iconsidering I have been a bit naughty the last couple of weeks (gave in tothose chocolate cravings a few times! LOL) What does everyone think is thata good amount to lose? Or should it have been more? I go to the doctor againthis Friday I am not sure if he will give me a fill or not, I'll keep youposted.Hi to all the new people, sorry I don't get to write much but do read allyour stories, I am so busy hardly have time to scratch myself! Andcongratulations to all those that have lost weight.Carinaozband website: http://www.ozband.com Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 14, 2001 Report Share Posted August 14, 2001 Hi everyone, I went to the dietician yesterday and got weighed for the first time since my op. I have lost 10kgs in 5 weeks, she was very happy with that. So was I considering I have been a bit naughty the last couple of weeks (gave in to those chocolate cravings a few times! LOL) What does everyone think is that a good amount to lose? Or should it have been more? I go to the doctor again this Friday I am not sure if he will give me a fill or not, I'll keep you posted. Hi to all the new people, sorry I don't get to write much but do read all your stories, I am so busy hardly have time to scratch myself! And congratulations to all those that have lost weight. Carina Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 14, 2001 Report Share Posted August 14, 2001 Carina, 10kg's in 5 weeks is a WONDERFUL loss! Congratulations & at that rate you will be another happy 'loser' in no time. Those little treats have to happen sometimes just to prove you are still human!! Keep up the good work. Warm Wishes Sue on the Sunshine Coast --- Carina Jefferson cjefferson@...> wrote: > > Hi everyone, > > I went to the dietician yesterday and got weighed > for the first time since > my op. I have lost 10kgs in 5 weeks, she was very > happy with that. So was I > considering I have been a bit naughty the last > couple of weeks (gave in to > those chocolate cravings a few times! LOL) What > does everyone think is that > a good amount to lose? Or should it have been more? > I go to the doctor again > this Friday I am not sure if he will give me a fill > or not, I'll keep you > posted. > > Hi to all the new people, sorry I don't get to write > much but do read all > your stories, I am so busy hardly have time to > scratch myself! And > congratulations to all those that have lost weight. > > Carina > > > > ===== THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN A FLOWER AND A WEED, IS A JUDGEMENT! __________________________________________________ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 14, 2001 Report Share Posted August 14, 2001 Carina, If it were me, I would be thrilled at that type of a loss but as has been said before, gently gently. Weight lost hastily can more easily be regained than weight lost slowly and consistently. Be pleased with yourself Carina, and pat yourself on the back, you are doing great. Are you feeling well? Give us a Karin type rundown. All the highs and the lows. How are the horses? My employment's first warmblood was born last night, unfortunately it found its way into the dam and did not survive. We have a foaling paddock but the mare had given no signs and was actually no due for a few weeks, very sad, and an expensive loss. But thats the way of horses. Sorry for the digression. Karin, I love your detailed blow for blow. Its a bit scary for me of the unbanded land but its better to get the whole story so there are not any surprises. Jo of the ever sunny (when its not raining or snowing) Orange Update > >Hi everyone, > >I went to the dietician yesterday and got weighed for the first time since >my op. I have lost 10kgs in 5 weeks, she was very happy with that. So was I >considering I have been a bit naughty the last couple of weeks (gave in to >those chocolate cravings a few times! LOL) What does everyone think is that >a good amount to lose? Or should it have been more? I go to the doctor again >this Friday I am not sure if he will give me a fill or not, I'll keep you >posted. > >Hi to all the new people, sorry I don't get to write much but do read all >your stories, I am so busy hardly have time to scratch myself! And >congratulations to all those that have lost weight. > >Carina > > > > >ozband website: > http://www.ozband.com > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 15, 2001 Report Share Posted August 15, 2001 Thanks Ken and Sue for your kind words. Jo, you REALLY want a blow by blow account? Jeez I'll bore everyone stupid! LOL I am fine, have had no problems at all, which makes me feel so sorry for Karin as she has had so many problems. Everything has gone smoothly, no pain, no nausea nothing! I am eating most things except I discovered I cannot eat bread! One mouthful and that was it, threw up for the first time! My horses are fine, although today I lost my helper :-( She has started a new job (my friend a who agists her horses here had lost her job so has been feeding and helping with the horses since I went into hospital) so now I have to feed 20 horses all by myself! Damn it was good having a helper for a while Dreading the coming stud season, I will have 40 horses here counting outside mares! Yikes! All on 18 acres! Thats sad losing the foal that way, I always stress about things like that. My first foal is due in 6 weeks and I am stressing a bit as the mare has had major problems the last couple of times so everyone is on alert with her. Re the conversation about potatoes, I can relate I LOVE potatoes and would happily eat nothing else! LOL Hope everyone is well Carina Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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