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Topic: RE: Incisional Hernia repair
Oh man, do I know THAT song! I have had FOUR hernia repair surgeries in my life - one for an umbilical hernia I developed with pregnancy #1, the second actually became a bowel obstruction, a third developed at the top of my c-section incision and ALSO became obstructed, and the last was two and a half years ago (gave myself that one spinning furiously down the tubing hill at Elm Creek...) All but the first were open.
I would say that the recovery for the first three wasn't bad at all. The last one was huge - I had to have some tumors and my ovaries removed, so that was what got the ball rolling. I KNEW I had the hernia, it just didn't bother me much for a year and a half. But when I knew I would be opened up anyway, I talked to the doc about getting that fixed at the same time. They ended up bringing in Dr. Jones, who did my RNY - he put a mesh panel from my hip bones to my ribcage to be sure my guts would stay where they belong! And the dear man also made 5 lbs of panni flubber go away, too. So THAT recovery sucked. But it was well worth it.
So I would guess your recovery will be fairly mild. And I wouldn't wish a bowel obstruction on ANYONE, so it's best to get it taken care of before that can happen!
Good luck to you :)
I would say that the recovery for the first three wasn't bad at all. The last one was huge - I had to have some tumors and my ovaries removed, so that was what got the ball rolling. I KNEW I had the hernia, it just didn't bother me much for a year and a half. But when I knew I would be opened up anyway, I talked to the doc about getting that fixed at the same time. They ended up bringing in Dr. Jones, who did my RNY - he put a mesh panel from my hip bones to my ribcage to be sure my guts would stay where they belong! And the dear man also made 5 lbs of panni flubber go away, too. So THAT recovery sucked. But it was well worth it.
So I would guess your recovery will be fairly mild. And I wouldn't wish a bowel obstruction on ANYONE, so it's best to get it taken care of before that can happen!
Good luck to you :)
Imperfect does not = unsuccessful
Topic: RE: Comin Back to be accountable
Hey sweet thang :)
Glad to see you back, most of the 'old timers' are nowhere to be found. I lurk more than anything, but come in here almost daily.
It is harder the farther out a person gets, but I really do find that when I make a decided effort, I can still shave off the pounds. (I can put them back on again, too, but I digress...) I've never been really big on exercise with my crap knee, but just the food choices, portions and following the chewing/drinking rules can make a HUGE difference!
You & the hubs should really come camping with us this summer, it's been too long ~ or at LEAST call me when you're heading to Albertville!
Love ya, welcome back
Glad to see you back, most of the 'old timers' are nowhere to be found. I lurk more than anything, but come in here almost daily.
It is harder the farther out a person gets, but I really do find that when I make a decided effort, I can still shave off the pounds. (I can put them back on again, too, but I digress...) I've never been really big on exercise with my crap knee, but just the food choices, portions and following the chewing/drinking rules can make a HUGE difference!
You & the hubs should really come camping with us this summer, it's been too long ~ or at LEAST call me when you're heading to Albertville!
Love ya, welcome back
Imperfect does not = unsuccessful
Topic: RE: Mankato support group
Hello I am wondering if these meeting still happen.
I am looking for a Lap-Band support group in mankato area.
Thank you
[email protected]
Karen
I am looking for a Lap-Band support group in mankato area.
Thank you
[email protected]
Karen
Topic: Incisional Hernia repair
Because I was one of the "10%" who converted to an open RNY, I developed an incisional hernia. I kept having to put off the repair due to major family crises (seems like one every year!)
I'm finally on the schedule for April 4. It will be an open repair, rather than laparoscopic. Anyone have similar surgery? what could I expect for healing time?
I'm finally on the schedule for April 4. It will be an open repair, rather than laparoscopic. Anyone have similar surgery? what could I expect for healing time?
Topic: RE: Finally, March is here weigh-n Monday
Hang in there Paul, you can do it. One thing I love about you is your constant commitment to yourself and your goals. Even when you know that you are making not-so-good choices, you are keeping yourself in the fight. That right there is MORE than half the battle. You will do it!!
Topic: RE: Place to buy good sports bras? (store, not online)
Thanks for the tip about Title 9! I went there and was able to get both the Enell and Moving Comfort bras that I wanted :) The prices were right around what I used to pay online. It was helpful to have someone fit me into the right size!
Interesting that Enell changed the name of the SPORTS bra to the "Last Resort Bra", but it still does the job!
Interesting that Enell changed the name of the SPORTS bra to the "Last Resort Bra", but it still does the job!
CW: 130ish HW: 264 SW:254 Hgt: 5'2
Goals-Dr:159-MET Mine:140-MET!!! Final Goal: 135-MET!!!!!
W4:-22 W8:-11 W12:-10.5 W16:-12 W20:-11.5 W24:-9.5 W28:-8 W32:-7.5 W36:-8 W40:-7.5 W44:-5 W48: -4.5 1Yr/W52: -7
Topic: RE: Finally, March is here weigh-n Monday
I am on the other side of WLS, fighting weight regain. I ma glad that I log my weight each week on Livestrong. It at least keeps me honest with myself. I read an intersting article comparing the RNY with the DS concerning weight regain. DS was more successful in both loss percentages and less weight regain. What got me tho was that the average weight regain for my group was 10%. Well Wilbur, I could live with that. I am at about 20% regain and I don't like that number at all. I got to get out of this winter box pretty soon because what I have been doing for weight/calorie balance just aint working.
I am still committed to my long term goals.
So instead of the constant 10 pounds to go , I have about 45 to go. It will be harder than last year, but still do-able. I hear that some people even lose weight without surgery.......
Oh, I have been even for three weeks, so I am happy I have stopped the gain part.
I am still committed to my long term goals.
So instead of the constant 10 pounds to go , I have about 45 to go. It will be harder than last year, but still do-able. I hear that some people even lose weight without surgery.......
Oh, I have been even for three weeks, so I am happy I have stopped the gain part.
55# Lost pre Surgery on 2/15/10, 100+ # lost post surgery
Topic: Comin Back to be accountable
This is my first time back in a very long time. I am almost 4 years out. A few pounds up from my lowest, ok alot. I have been home the last 6 weeks after having neck surgery and need to get off this couch. Debating on going back to basics, weigh****chers or what to do. My surgeon was Dr. Glass in St. Cloud which is no longer in the state. So, I am looking for a support group to attend.
I see a few familiar faces but lots of new ones. Here is to the future!
I see a few familiar faces but lots of new ones. Here is to the future!
Topic: RE: Finally, March is here weigh-n Monday
Hello! I was pretty happy with the scale this week. I am just really happy in general!
Heaviest 210 lbs.
Pre-VSG Journey weight 195 lbs
Last week 147
This week 144.5
Down 2.5 lbs.
Have a good week everyone!
Heaviest 210 lbs.
Pre-VSG Journey weight 195 lbs
Last week 147
This week 144.5
Down 2.5 lbs.
Have a good week everyone!
Topic: RE: Finally, March is here weigh-n Monday
I'm down a bit. I'm not quite maintaining, but it's kind of been two steps forward, one step back lately. Averages out to slowly losing. Better than not losing or consistently being up. I'm a bit worried about putting weight on over my trip... going to try and be reasonable yet have fun, and maybe be a bit more active than I might otherwise have been. We shall see. :) After my trip, hoping to get better about woring out so I can buckle down a bit and get closer to my goal.
~ Kim
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