Just a brief update: I am still doing well post drain removal. My midriff is flat and firm, my ankles trim, and feet free of edema. Of course, I am still on Lasix and Aldactone, though at a lower dose. I had requested the surgeon "sew me up tight" for a little tummy tuck, as a payoff for all my misery. He seems to have done that, plus inserted some very strong mesh. I haven't looked this trim and toned in years! LOL! Now I just have to do something about the little "pooch" beneath the midriff. No exercises just yet, though. It would be my luck to undo this 2nd hernia repair.
John, I have been trying to get an appt. with the hepatologist to bring her up to date on recent events, and also to discuss possible treatment. However, her secretary is on vacation and whoever is filling in for her has apparently not forwarded my request to the doctor. I will try again today.
Hugs,
Connie
P.S. John, I called the substitute sec'y and found that appts. had been made for me, though I hadn't get been notified. I'm having blood work and an abdominal CT on Sept. 8th; then a visit with the hepatologist on the 9th. She didn't order and EGD at this time. Maybe she wants to find out how I'm feeling about
treatment first.
Post Edited (hep93) : 7/24/2008 11:29:26 AM (GMT-6)