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Donna Y. 21 years, 7 months ago

P.S. I have a 10 lb. loss since tt, Dr. said about 1 lb. was tummy skin, the rest has been from eating less I suppose, and dealing with the effects of tt.

Donna Y. 21 years, 7 months ago

Well I'm now 5 weeks post tt, and it has been definitely worse than the lap rny, much, much longer recovery time. I am still in my binder 24/7 and waiting on 1 end of the incision to heal up still. Still I have some minor muscle spasms in the center/lower tummy area, and am definitely tight, also belly is hard as a rock expecially between belly button and upper pubis area. Where some of the muscles were pulled together and sewn up inside. Doing a little better each day, I go to the surgeon tomorrow for another check up and we will see what he says, this has been one heck of a ride. But, I was willing able and ready for all of this once I made up my mind to have bypass. God Bless us all on this journey.

Margaret D. 21 years, 7 months ago

Hi Donna, Congratulations on your one year post op anniversary. Continued sucess as you continue your journey. God bless you. Hugs, Margaret in Vegas

DeeDee 21 years, 7 months ago

You have made amazing progress in a year's time! I'm so proud of you ... I hope I have as much success with my next go around as you've had with yours. Keep in touch!

ScatCat 21 years, 7 months ago

Congrats, Donna!! You have such a wonderful attitude. It is not a wonder you are sailing through!

Nanny G 21 years, 7 months ago

Hi Donna, I just want to wish you a happy re-birthday. Enjoy and celebrate. Take care. GOD BLESS! Hugs, Gen -34 lbs.

Donna Y. 21 years, 8 months ago

Well I am 10 days post TT and Hernia Repair, and has it been a trip. The absolute very worst was the 1st time out of bed on the 2nd day, I cried from the bed to the chair, after that getting up was managable. I had a cathetor and 2 drains, the cathetor came out the AM of the 3rd day, and the 2 JP drains came out late the 3rd afternoon before I went home from the hosp. and yes it feels much better with drains gone, and no it does not hurt to have them pulled. (I was suprised), I had more pain than usual in center tummy area on day 5, and after a few hours and a few pain pills went to the ER. They did xrays and blood work and an mri. I was constipated from stem to stern (caused by pain meds most likely), and having muscle spasims. They admitted me, and over the next 12 hours I was given 2 enemas, (not a horrible pain, and a gentle way to cause BM to happen). Also was given stool softeners, muscle relaxers, and IV's with potassium as it was low. Then was discharged to home, I am feeling better now, when I am up too much or do too much my tummy gets that tight feeling in the center, and I have to hit the recliner for resting, I take my pain meds as directed and pain is under control. They have me taking Percoset every 6 hours, and Dravocet in between for break through pain. I have not pooped much at all since I've been home, but having been eating too much either, I am watching that carefully, and will call surgeon if I need to. They have started me on stool softners. Not too much to tell for now, but definitely TT it much much painful than rny lap bypass because of the cutting, hip bone to hip bone. But with modern medicine I have made it so far and will be greatly pleased with the results....

~Tooter - the Droopy Witch 21 years, 8 months ago

HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO YOU! Hope you have a grand day! Hugs, Toots

2ROTTS-1BASSETT 21 years, 8 months ago

Hi Donna Hope all goes well.and you have a speedy recovery. Deb

Nanny G 21 years, 8 months ago

Donna, you will be in my thoughts and prayers. Take care and God bless.