Thanks Kitt - It did help however it was a bit to much for me since I couldn't keep any type of breast support items on. I am good to go now and I joined a gym. So all is well, I pray all is well...
I don't want to mis-inform anyone. I did have complication after the surgery. I did end up having a second surgery 5 days later but not the NF. During the fist one a mishap happened which caused a...
Well, I must say I thank each & everyone of you for helping me prepare and recover from the surgery. This is a great forum. It was a year yesterday that I had the surgery. Here is my up-date. I lost...
Hi. It was a year yesterday from when I had my surgery. I have Fribo and I had no challenges because of the pain meds they gave me for the recovery. Realizing that everyone goes through recovery...
Well, it exactly 3 months since my first surgery "The Wrap" and I feel good. I have lost a total of 40 lbs and I am working to keep it off. I was released last week to resume all my normal activities...
Hi Sandy - I've been reading your post to see how you were doing. I see we are healing about the same. I get the gurgling maybe 1 or 2x a week and I know at that point I have a window of 10-15...
Teeth Cleaner How are you doing?...
Thank you Denise Yes, my surgeon and I talk at least twice a week (office visit and I will call her on her personal cell or she will call me) I can also text her when I have a concern. She told me at...
Can some of you please share your weight loss timeline & lbs please. What I am looking for is: 1) How many lbs did you loose in the first 2 months? So far from May 6, 2013 to today 6/24/23 (49 days)...
Hey Bill - It took about 3 days before my navel started leaking. I had the surgery on Monday 5/6/13 I was released on Tuesday 5/7/13. Now looking back at the big picture my nave started leaking...
Hey Bill. I thought of you during my second surgery. For some reason you stood out while I was researching and asking questions, I guess something on the inside was telling me that I maybe following...
6/18/13 Good day fellow Wrappers. Yes, I am back. Thanks for your positive thoughts, prayers, book recommendation, support & encouragement. Yes, read all of the notes. Yes, Denise every surgery has...
Here is my journal re-cap and update. Monday May 6, 2013 - I went in for the surgery @ 2:00pm and by 9:00pm I walked 1/2 mile (the hospital have makers on the floor and walls with the distance...
Hi Denise I am going to post this stuff on the journal page. I think I named it After 10 hrs....
Hello everyone. The first first 5 days were great even though I GAINED WEIGHT! Friday I took the ride to NC, Saturday I got one "surprise" after another. My sons and I left NC Sunday morning and...
I see you have these sites already....
Thanks. I actually had the surgery prior to your post. I started a new post that I will be using for as my journal.....of course I forgot the name of it right now....
The subject is not a typo. I went into the OR at 1:45pm they put me under around 2:00pm. I was in recovery by 6:00pm and in my hospital room by 7:20pm. By 9:45pm I had already walked a little over...
Thanks! The prayers worked....
I would just like to thank everyone for sharing his/her own experiences on this forum. I must admit that I am not a forum or blogger at all. However, learning how to be opened minded to new ways of...
Hi Sandy - My surgery has been pushed up to this Monday May 6, 2013. I am living this weekend like it is my last because I believe my life as I know it (being always sick and tired) will be over and...
Thank you Josie and Bill- My sons (23 & 26) will be driving and I have the entire back seat. I have my inside car bag (the one you keep with you inside the car so you don't have to keep going to the...
Thanks for the feedback everyone. All insight was very helpful. I will be keeping in mind to protect myself from bad habits (leaning over...I am always cleaning...OCD & using my midsection as a piece...
Thanks everyone - Unfortunately my first date is no longer an option so I am preparing to go in this Monday. Needless, to say I am still excited to end this book in my life and starting another book...
Thanks Denise - Hopefully my surgeon has an opening for this Tuesday coming so at least I would have 2 full weeks of recovery before I need to leave. My only other option would be to fly which would...
Thank you Tarachristo & Denise See these are the answers I was looking for (when I asked about any surprises) liquid meds is now on my list. Last night was a bucket and paper towel night & now with...
Bill Thank you for your input. Yes, I am getting worst. I thought having 2 drivers so I can have the entire back seat to myself would work out for me. I will keep what you have said in mind. Thank...
My surgery has been pushed up one week. However, I have to trave 12 hrs away for 2 days which will be 4 days after my surgery. Has anyone traveled right after surgery that can provide me with some...
Tarachriso - Thank you so much for your words of encouragement. My surgeon has moved my surgery date from 5/14/13 to 5/6/13. I can't sleep my nose is burning so much as well as my throat and I have...
Bill - Thank you for your response. After reading your post I laughed....I have the clay packs so I can just pull it out of hiding. I heat it up in the microwave. Yes, I had the manometry as well. I...
Thank you Denise & Bill. I think the gel ice packs will do the job for the pain/swelling, thank you for sharing your journey experience. I have added the nausea medication on my list of final things...
Hi Denise - What are the options for the bra issue? I am a 36 C as well. Have you tried halters? Does ice or heating pads help with the chest discomfort? I think my surgery date is being pushed up to...
Yes, this post was very helpful. 1) The bra issue I really did need to know about. I am a C cup but I have to wear a D because of all the back fat. I am losing weight now so with any additional...
Hi Ladies I am glad I continued to read other posts . I asked in my post were there any surprises after the surgery that may not have been talked about with the surgeon before time and no one...
Thanks. I was always fairly small (size 00-4). Around 2000 I had reached the peak of sinus issues and was put on loads of medications that required food first and steroids. My weight began to double...
Thank you for the warm welcome Denise! I have read your journal at least 4x's already (which is why I posted) you gave great insight. I also have asthma so to hear that all of this could be connected...
I am scheduled to have laparoscopic fundoplication surgery within the next 2 weeks. I am nervous to say the least and have many questions. The surgeon has tried to assure me that everything will be...