My WL, journey, so far

Oct 30, 2016

It's been quite an interesting two weeks.

For those, who haven't had surgery yet, keep in the back of your mind, that it is normal if everything doesn't run smoothly.

I had my VSG, on Oct. 17, 2016.

The surgeon had difficulty getting to my stomach, because of a large incisional hernia.

She, had to temporarily fix the hernia, to get to the stomach.

After, a lengthy surgery, my VSG was done.

I, did well and went home the following evening.

My, next two days at home went well.

I did a few things, made the bed, etc., so I would keep moving.

When, I tired out, I would rest.

Early, the third morning, I woke up to stomach pain, nausea, and the sweats.

Called the Dr.s office, immediately went in.

I was sent to the hospital for a cat scan.

They, saw a small ventrial hernia, that was hidden previously by the large one, that had been repaired.

No blockage was seen, but I was admitted for the day for observation.

Around dinnertime, they had removed my IV and written my didcharge papers.

A surgeon covering for my Dr., comes in and started poking around my incisitional area.

Half an hour later, I'm throwing up and heading into emergency surgery.

They had to cut part of the small intestine, that had died in the hernia.

Six days later, I returned home.

I'm feeling good and pace myself.

I've added fish and chicken to my diet and have tolerated it well.

I haven't been weighed since my surgery date, so I'm anxious to go to my followup on Monday, and see my numbers.

I feel good and am positive.

Sorry, this was so long, but I think it's good for everyone to know, there could be hiccups and don't get discouraged.

Thanks, all.

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Oct. 17, 2016, VSG date scheduled.

Sep 13, 2016

I've been busy all summer, getting all my preliminary work completed.

I see Dr. Giovanni,on Sept. 22 and will do my pre-op, the same day.

I have my date for surgery, Oct.17, 2016.

I am having the VSG.

I've waited 15 years, to have this surgery.

Sort of ridiculous, that I had to wait to go on Medicare, to have this surgery.

15 years ago, VSG, wouldn't be approved.

I'm a little nervous, because I have had so many surgeries, which means lots of scar tissue.

My, heart would be broken, if I wake up to find out, they couldn't do the sugery.

Dr. Giovanni, says she doesnt give up easily.

I have every faith in her  and God.

So, I am going to be positive.

Are, there any other Oct. surgeries scheduled?

 

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