Not only am I at a 9-10 on the pain scale, but I have a dollar size dark purple bruise under my incision. Every time I move, every time I reach... ow.
So, my surgical nurse called to check on me, and when I told her how I felt, she informed me that the intense pain was not normal and to contact Dr. Hollis immediately. I called and got Hollis's NP. The NP told me that, since the Lortab Elixar wasn't making a dent, I should try using a heating pad and taking Advil every six hours.
Seriously?...

okay so im kinda going crazy....i can't wait to be able to get out of my house and move around again! i'm def getting cabin fever. I'm really itchy everywhere and sometimes i feel dizzy and sick to my stomach...i feel like im ready to cry! my back is killing me from sleeping on my back and sitting in a chair, i'm walking around as much as i can but this hip cramp wont go away!!! ugh really upset and just want to be healed!

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No Pre-Op Diet
Surgery (8/11/09) 232 lbs.
1 Month Post-Op (9/14/09) 207 (-25)
2 Months Post-Op (10/12/09) 197 (-10)
Today (10/27/09) 193 (-4)
Total Weight Loss To Date - 39 Pounds


So far, so good! Anybody else care to share your stats with us all? It motivates me to read about everybody's successes!

I just have to post and say that I am feeling a bit anxious today! I called the Insurance Co yesterday tosee where we were at and they said that things were moving right along... the Surgeon that I have chosen has been approved, (on 10/26) and they had a Reference number for the Hospital. Now it is thier partners job to approve the hospital and that shouldn't take to long. Just knowing that I am have way to being approved is making butterflies in my stomach!!! I just know that I...