Doctor visit today....

and it hurt like......heck"!!! He had to take the 3 strips off and poke his finger through the hole that was healing ...making a pop sound ... and then fluid starting really pouring. Now my mom has to take gauzes and pack my incision twice a day until healed. I love my mom ...she is such an I go back on Thursday for a recheck. Boy did it hurt and still hurting though. I refuse to take the pain meds though. I know I must be But on to the good news........... I weighed in and have now lost an official 25 pounds and tomorrow will be my one week anniversary. thanks to everyone for all your help and concern..your encouragement means a lot...can not wait to start to drive so I can come to your meetings!!! loves, Wyn

OHHHHHH GEEZZZZZZZZZZ, MS WYN ... I'M WINCING IN PAIN FOR YOU. I THINK MS TONYA WENT THROUGH THAT ALSO. TAKE THE PAIN MEDS & RELAX!!! I DIDN'T TAKE ANY IN THE HOSPITAL, BUT THEN WHEN I GOT HOME, MY HIPS & JOINTS WOULD ACHE & I'D TAKE A TEASPOON OF LIQUID LORTAB MAYBE ONCE EVERY COUPLE OF WEEKS & SLEEP LIKE A BABY FEELIN' GREAT AFTER THAT. I STILL USE IT EVERY SO OFTEN BEFORE GOING TO BED IF MY JOINTS FLARE UP ... NOT MORE THAN ONCE OR TWICE A MONTH, BUT IT NIPS THE PAIN & INFLAMMATION IN THE BUD & ALLOWS ME TO RECOVER THAT MUCH FASTER INSTEAD OF WEEKS OF PAIN. OH MY GOSH ... 25 #s IS AMAZING ... WOWOWOWOW! YOU GET A GOLD STAR FOR THAT ONE, WYN! COME ANYTIME; WE'D LOVE TO HAVE YOU JOIN US!

OUCHIE OUCHIE OUCHIE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I am so sorry you had to go through that!!!! Was that your drain hole I am assuming?? Did they take your drain out today?? Take care of yourself, and by the way....Miss Ex Nurse here (nursing school) I should spank you good! Pain meds are NOT addictive or habit forming if you are in pain....it takes away the pain and you cannot get addicted to them if that is what you are worried about. I know it will make you sleepy, but that is how your body heals!! Get some sleep and take your meds, and drink your water You are number 1 right now and your body needs pampering, and rest. Love ya! Deb

Sorry to hear about the OWWWW part Wyn, but the 25 lbs. must have made up for some of that. Sounds like you are doing great!. I agree with Dawn and Deb, take your pain meds and get some rest....you need and deserve it. Hope to see you soon! Susann

Wyn, you're back! 25 pounds? COWABUNGA, girl! Oh my heck, that is AMAZING!!!! Sorry about the pain, but the loss is phenomenal! TAKE your pain meds- I tried to be a hero, too, and you know what? It did not serve me well. You have PERMISSION to take your medicine and rest. Welcome back and congratulations on the loss! Hugs! Christine

Wyn, I know what you're going through...I had something simular happen to me. I had so much fluid build up that I was relieve when they drained my incision the first time. Then it started building up again ...then I had what my Doc called my "Grand Opening"!!! Girlfriend it was like Mt. St. Helen erupted right on my bathroom floor My poor husband, who would normally at the slightest thing...had to clean me up and the mess. On the other hand, there I was... no longer the pillar of strength, I was soooooooo grossed out, I almost fainted !!!Needless to say eventually everything healed and I feel like a million bucks! So Darlin' this too shall pass YOU GO GIRL!!! CONGRATULATIONS!!! 25 LBS !!! WOW! WOW! WOW!!!!!! HAPPY WoooooooHooooooo!!!!!!!!! I'll be posting the Weght Loss List soon...I'll update your info. Tonya

Ouch! So sorry to hear about your painful experience. Hopefully that is all in the past now. Thank Goodness for your wonderful mom! PLEASE listen to everyones' advice and take your pain meds. They will help you heal faster and better. Your body has been through a tremendously shocking experience and needs all the rest it can get for quite some time. They wouldn't give us the meds if they weren't a valid part of the process. Congratulations on your weight loss. Isn't it just a wonderful feeling? And it will only get better as you begin to feel better. Welcome to the losing side, Darlin'. We're saving a seat for you. Love, B