Debbie H.

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macrobin 22 years, 3 months ago

Debbie, I am another patient of Dr. Levertons'. I tried to write you at your email address, but it came back undeliverable. I wanted to let you know that there is another patient of Dr. Levertons' who had a problem with her incision healing. Her name is Susan Scott. Her email address is: [email protected]. Her incision has healed and she is such a great encourager! She would love to hear from you! Just tell her that Robin MacAhan gave you her address, and she will know who I am! I hope things go well for you on your journey! If you would like to write me, I'd love to hear from you! My email address is: [email protected] I have a profile on the obesity help site, and my website address is: http://mypeoplepc.com/members/dhmac57/RobinMacAhan Hope to hear from you soon!

Lynn J. 22 years, 4 months ago

Debbie, hang in there. I can promise you that it does get better. I too had an infection and an open wound. It took approximately 4 1/2 month for mine to completely close. I stay home approximately 4 weeks after the open wound surgery then went back to work and a normal life. I learned to clean/change my own wound with no problem. Please feel free to email me with any questions you have. Lynn Jones ([email protected])

Kristi C. 22 years, 4 months ago

I'm a pre-op so no great words of wisdom, just a Hug(((Debbie)))) for you & I'll be saying a Prayer you feel better soon. I can tell you that hole will heal. I've taken care of them in the past & never saw one yet that didn't get smaller over time & heal.

Ellen H. 22 years, 4 months ago

Hi Debbie, It's me again. I feel so bad for you. I wish I had some magic words to tell you everything is going to be ok. Just hang in there and keep you spirit up. I am sure that you must be losing weight. You know what, eventually everything is going to be okay. Are you taking your vitamins? Send me an e-mail at [email protected] if yuo want to chat. Feel better.

Ellen H. 22 years, 5 months ago

Good morning, Debbie. WOW! What an honest post about missing being able to take in large amounts of food. I'm a week post op and missing that, too. Just yesterday my mom was eating a beautiful chef type salad and there I was with my diet jello. I was so jealous. I told her and we laughed about it. All I can tell you is to be sure you are eating plenty of protein, sipping water and walking. My doc says there should be no plateaus in weight loss if you are doing those 3 things. So there's my two cents. Have a good day

Debbie H. 22 years, 5 months ago

I had my surgery last Monday and was released 2 days ago. Some pain -- it is almost like my ribs are broken but livable. I wasn't expecting to gain weight in the hospital from the iv's, but they assured me it was normal. I've had a lot of mental and taste hunger the last two days. My stay at Bariatric Treatment Center was wonderful. The nurses were just fantastic. I haven't had a BM since the day before the surgery, so I'm expecting a call from my doctor. Kind-of-scary proposition. But no regrets.

Alicia V. 22 years, 6 months ago

Debbie-All the best to you as you go through this surgery! I will be praying for you and I hope all goes well!

tonitreadway 22 years, 6 months ago

Best wishes to you for a complication free procedure, a speedy recovery, successful weight loss, and life long good health and happiness. You are in my thoughts and prayers. Toni Treadway, Douglasville, Georgia, post op, lap rny 9/4/01.

Maryellen W. 22 years, 6 months ago

Debbie: Well, your surgery date is coming fast! Hope all goes well and you are soon on your way to a happier, healthier life!

AngelNTx65 22 years, 6 months ago

Debbie~I wish you the best with your surgery next week.It's so exciting to be on this journey to better health! Keep us posted. God Bless~Kim