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My First NSV - 3 week update

by time_to_shine on 03-04-2014 at 09:44 AM
Here I am, 3 weeks out tomorrow and I just made an appointment with my PCP to get OFF of my blood pressure meds!

When I started Lopressor last year, it was running about 180/100. It came down to a more normal range with taking 1 pill a day, but after surgery I cut back to half a pill each day. My bp has been on the low side consistently for a couple weeks now, so I think it's time to gradually get off my meds!

I'm so excited to have reached this first goal so quickly

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So Far...

by time_to_shine on 02-18-2014 at 02:15 PM
Here I am - 6 days post-op. I must say, although the couple days spent in the hospital were pretty rough, the recovery has been much smoother than I expected. I've actually felt really good today and have been up doing some light cleaning and straightening up around the house.

The most disappointing part so far is my weight GAIN while I was in the hospital. I've heard others report this, but I thought surely it wouldnt happen to me. Well guess what - I was in the hospital 2 nights

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I Made It!

by time_to_shine on 02-13-2014 at 03:58 AM
When I woke up in the recovery room, I didn't even kbow they'd already finished the surgery- I thought I was still in the OR!

I did have quite a bit of pain at first, but it's definitely getting better. I mūst say the pain meds and anti nausea medicines have been lifesavers.

I've been up walking 3 times, moving faster and going longer each time fgwtting out of bed and back in us the hardest part). The nurse says I'm doing great :-).

So far, so good!
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It's here!

by time_to_shine on 02-11-2014 at 09:24 PM
Tomorrow is my surgery! I've been looking forward to this day since September, but now that it's here I've got such mixed emotions! I'm so very excited to start my new, healthy life (and to go shopping, oh how I've missed shopping for clothes!). But I'm also so very nervous for what the next 2 weeks will hold - I pray I'm one of the fortunate ones that has a simple, pain free (?) recovery!

Keep me in your prayers!!
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Before and After Photos


Picture BEFORE 281.00 lbs. - before
Picture AFTER after - 177.00 lbs.

Member: time_to_shine

Surgery date: 02/12/2014

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