My worst fear has become a reality, I indeed have an infection.
During the next couple of days I will have to undergo all the pre-op procedures for clearance again and have my port removed. I do not know all the whens and whats yet but will keep you informed. All I know is that the port will be removed soon and that I may lose my restriction since it is complicated to clip the lap-band tubing.
Need to be sad for a couple of hours and digest the bad news.
This is a major set-back for me and I am really starting to think that some force does not want me to get slim and puts those nasty obstacles in my path.
I will show you who will be slim very soon! Nothing and nobody will stop me!!!
i am so sorry to hear this. stay strong and focused on the end of the path. cry, scream, let it out....
ReplyDeleteI'm so sorry. Will keep my fingers crossed for you that you'll recover quickly and get back on track soon.
ReplyDeleteI am so sorry to hear this, I am sure that as soon as they clear this up and get you healed you will be re-ported!! OK so that wasn't quite as funny as it was in my head! Stay strong, I will be thinking of you!
ReplyDeleteyou can and will be the skinny woman you always wanted to be! get re-ported, re-restricted and then get on your way.
ReplyDeleteI'm so sorry to hear this. I was really hoping that it would turn out to be something else. I'm sending you good thoughts and hoping it all works out quickly.
ReplyDeleteI am glad your Surgeon was on top of this, and got you results immediately. I know its not the answer you wanted but you you will be healed and back on track before you know it! You are a strong woman, kick this infection in the rear!
ReplyDeleteI am sorry to hear this news. My boyfriend had an infection, and they removed his port and replaced it in a different location. I think it was all done at once (this happened a few months before I met him). Anyway, moral of the story is that he is about 70 pounds down...it did slow his loss, but he is still on the path!
ReplyDeleteOh, did Dr say anything in particular leads to/prevents infection?
ReplyDeleteI'm so sorry it's an infection. Most of us have some set backs with this(maybe not as harsh as yours), we all took a huge step to get this done and deal with our weight issues. Once your port is replaced you'll be back on track. Let us know when you go back in.
ReplyDeleteSorry to hear this news...I think this is all lapbanders fear....just focus on getting this fixed and healed and then you can get back on track....it's just a little set back...take care and I believe in you, that journey will continue....xx
ReplyDeleteFirst things first.. let's get you in good shape to move forward. You don't want an infection to linger. Your health is most important. Yes this is a setback, but look at the positive. You acted on something that you felt was not right. It could have made all the difference for you continuing with the band. I am sure your surgeon will advise you. Don't lose faith.. we are all hear to support you.. be well.
ReplyDeleteUGH...I was really hoping it wouldn't mean more surgery. That being said, you've got us and we're here to see you through it! Keep blogging....it has been critical to my success and as you know the support from these amazing women can help us get through anything!!
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Hang in there, long-term this will just be a little glitch on your radar screen. You've come so far already, gosh I can't wait to have done so well. Hugs to you and just keep smiling, you need to be in good health!!
ReplyDeleteYou are in my thoughts...I was banded two weeks ago and this is one of my nightmares! It is a setback but it doesn't mean that the battle is over. Fight the infection, have it replaced, and continue fighting the fat!
ReplyDeleteSo sorry to read you have an infection and need surgery to repair it :( I hope it all works out in the end!!
ReplyDeleteSorry to here that star. Stay strong and keep your focus. I will continue to write to you. Remember the band is just a tool you are doing all the work and you can continue on your journey with or without the band. Anyway this can be your chance to show yourself just how committed you are.
ReplyDeleteI'm sorry for the set back. I'm sure it's frustrating, but congratulations on your attitude. You will achieve your goals as long as you stick to them.
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