flyerzfan17

I'm just over a week out and really haven't been in a car since coming home from the hospital. Yesterday I took a 10 minute drive to the grocery store and was okay. Today I had to go see my surgeon because my little incision site is really red and hot and we were concerned about an infection. Well, my surgeon is about a 40 minute drive each way. My mil drove me as I'm not supposed to drive until tomorrow. By the time I got to the office, it felt like my abdomen was on fire. It hurt like hell to walk and I had to walk hunched over. Now, it has hurt some since the surgery but nothing like this. By the time I got home all I could do was go to sleep. It was a painful thing. I have not taken the oxycodone since Friday but think I just might tonight. Has anyone had this happen or could it be from a potential infection?

As for the visit, he said it was red and hot, the incision looks great but he put me on an antibiotic for 5 days in case something was going on underneath. He thought I was doing well.
I lost 9 lbs in my first week, after losing all that hospital bloat. So, I'm happy about that.
WOO HOO! I'm on my way.

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~Dawn~

LAP RNY 10/30/07

5'2"
281/268.5/164.5/140
Highest/Pre-Op/Current/Goal

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Jeri

I'm sorry you're in pain but congrats on your weight loss. You're off to a great start.

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Jeri
Lap RNY 10/30/2007


Height 5' 5 1/2"
HighestCurrent/Goal
278/243.6/199

God grant me the serenity
to accept the things I cannot change;
courage to change the things I can;
and wisdom to know the difference.