Surgeon cleared me for travel! With a couple of conditions!

MuttLover
on 11/19/12 12:15 pm
VSG on 11/14/12

I have been very lucky surgically -- practically no pain (but really, I think that is primarily the surgical technique!), I'm able to get in my fluids and proteins, etc. So at today's follow-up my surgeon said that as long as I meet the following conditions, I can go see the kid (a 10 hour trip):

1. Stop every hour or so and walk around.

2. Stay hydrated (blood clots are more likely if you are dehydrated)

3. Make a list of every hospital along the route, and if I have the least bit of pain in my calf, shortness of breath or rapid heartbeat, get there ASAP!

I am headed to the lab first thing for a quick UTI check (no symptoms, just a precaution!) -- and if all is still good in the morning, I get to see the kid for Thanksgiving!

Keep us in your prayers!  I probably won't be able to check back in until next week -- so have a wonderful Thanksgiving everyone! 

 

Mom_2_4
on 11/19/12 12:27 pm
VSG on 05/22/13

Safe Travels!! Happy Thanksgiving!

Dawn L.
on 11/19/12 12:31 pm - Centereach , NY
VSG on 10/22/12

Happy Thanksgiving!!!

HW 262  SW 239.6 GW 140      

    

  

    

    

        
karismommy231
on 11/19/12 12:41 pm
VSG on 11/05/12

Have a great Thanksgiving! be safe! GL:)

 

HW: 235, SW: 227, CW: 152.0, 83 lbs lost since 10/22/12 --Fear less, hope more, eat less, chew more, whine less, breathe more, talk less, say more, hate less, love more, and good things will be yours.

   

    

Sleeveless
on 11/19/12 3:03 pm - CA
VSG on 11/26/12
Have a safe journey and enjoy your child. You have much to be thankful for this year.

    

        
Julia HasHerLifeNow
on 11/19/12 3:03 pm
VSG on 10/09/12
Safe journey!!!

View more of my photos at ObesityHelp.com 5ft0; highest weight 222; surgery weight 208; current weight 120

     

    

Saukratees
on 11/19/12 7:21 pm - GA
VSG on 11/14/12

Blessings friend!  Safe travels!

TSinNC
on 11/19/12 8:01 pm
VSG on 08/16/12

Yay!!!

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Nancybefree
on 11/19/12 8:23 pm
VSG on 11/21/12 with

That's great!  Do take good care of yourself and enjoy your Thanksgiving.  Safe travel!

 

5'8"    HRW 357 on 7/09/12    SW 339   >196 8/26/13 (surgeon's goal)   TWL  193     CW   164 

*:•-:¦:-•:*1st pers. goal 178 on 10/16/13; ultimate goal 164 on 12/13/13*:•-:¦:-•:* 

Keywester
on 11/19/12 9:14 pm
VSG on 12/05/12

Safe travels and have a great holiday!

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