saw my hernia surgeon yesterday... good news, and not such good news
My mesh is about 4 inches by 4 1/2 inches in my upper stomach (where my band's port was). The pain is to be expected. (that's the not good thing). Still have me on increased doses of oxycodone. UGH!
I've gained weight, and he wasn't surprised. Told me to go ahead and do gentle exercise (with this pain? ) So I'm back to light duty. I can do my exercise bike with no resistance, or my elliptical with no resistance. I'm scared, but will start tomorrow. Today I have to drive an hour and a half each way. Can't afford to be in that kind of pain before the trip.
Also informed me it's not unusual for the gas and bm's to hurt. It's like I'm super constipated, but truth is, they are far from constipated. If ya know what I mean.
Well, that's my update.
Teri
I've gained weight, and he wasn't surprised. Told me to go ahead and do gentle exercise (with this pain? ) So I'm back to light duty. I can do my exercise bike with no resistance, or my elliptical with no resistance. I'm scared, but will start tomorrow. Today I have to drive an hour and a half each way. Can't afford to be in that kind of pain before the trip.
Also informed me it's not unusual for the gas and bm's to hurt. It's like I'm super constipated, but truth is, they are far from constipated. If ya know what I mean.
Well, that's my update.
Teri
Teri
Lapbanded 9-16-08 revision from Lapband to RNY on January 11, 2011
HW 273/ 1st surgery 243/Lapband removed 260/ Current 172/ Goal weight 169
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