Gretat's day has arrived!

baileymb · 04-12-2004, 12:23 PM

Hi Gretat,
Well, your day is here, hope it all went well and that we hear from you very soon!
Let us know what it's like to be in Bandland!

My thoughts are with you on this day!

Baileym

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Dr. Deol

04-12-2004, 01:20 PM

Good luck, Gretat!!!

You're in my thoughts and prayers today. I'm right behind you! (one week). Let me know what to expect!

Melissa G. ;)

nightingale2u · 04-13-2004, 07:07 AM

Woo Hoo Gretat!!!! Congratulations on crossing over to the banded side of life!!!! I can't wait to join you and all of the other lucky bandsters!!!! I hope you are not having too much discomfort and wish you a quick recovery! Take care and let us know how you are doing. :)

Darcy

gretat · 04-14-2004, 08:35 PM

HI Everyone!!
Thanks for thinking of me. I am home and on the mend. Today I went outside (Yahoo!! It is Michigan here----close to the 60's and I saw the sun!!) for a walk. The surgery went as expected. I can't tell you how comforting it was having read this site for the past few months and knowing what to expect. I have not had severe gas pains---thank God!---but have had to run to the bathroom for liquid bm----yuck!! However, had read about both of these on this site and was prepared (as prepared as a person can be)
Troy Beaumont was awsome---staff was right there whenever I needed another cup of crushed ice. My mouth was so dry and my mom---bless her----just kept having a conversation with me and my tongue felt like it was a big cotton ball.
Anyway, I am feeling better every hour. The liquid diet is not so bad. I had cream of chicken soup for lunch and part of an Arby's jamoca shake for dinner. The nutritionist said that during the liquid phase, this would be okay. So far, I only miss my morning java fix---looking forward to getting that back.
Anyway, thanks for all the support and I am so happy to be in bandland!!
Greta

texasbelle · 04-14-2004, 09:04 PM

Gretat,

Congrats on your banding! I know you are excited. Take it easy, don't do too much too soon like me.

Sending thoughts for a speedy recovery, and a lifetime of discovery.

Carolyn

Sheila · 04-14-2004, 09:37 PM

Congrats on your surgery and hope you have a speedy recovery.

Sheila

Vera · 04-14-2004, 10:45 PM

Congratulation again!
Heres to many pounds lost
Glad to hear your doing good.

Audrey · 04-15-2004, 04:54 AM

I'm so pleased you are doing well!!

Good on ya

Aud x

gretat · 04-15-2004, 09:16 AM

Thanks, Carolyn, Vera, Audrey and Shelia,
It is so comforting having all of you there to cheer me on!!
3 days post-op and feeling more energy today. Had a yougart smoothie for breakfast---made the tummy stop rumbling.
A question for all you experienced bandsters: When will I know the difference of noise rumbling or hunger rumbling? So far, I really can't tell.

Audrey · 04-15-2004, 09:38 AM

hmmmm that's a good question!

I'm only 7 months out so i'm not too experienced! lol But... I find that keeping the fluids up, stops the gurgling in my lower stomach...

It all settles down after a few weeks post op & the gurgling tends to calm down.... except when you eat... then it's like a gurgling in the back of your throat! Can get a little embarassing when you are talking to people ! lol :nervous

How are your wounds/stitches etc? you still feeling well?

Audrey x

nightingale2u · 04-16-2004, 07:46 AM

Woo Hoo Gretat!!!! I'm so glad to hear that you are doing so well and am hoping that I can do as well after I am banded! It's so nice to have an idea of what to expect after surgery!

Darcy

gretat · 04-17-2004, 12:12 AM

Hi!
4 days after surgery. Went to the Detroit Zoo today and walked with my family. It felt great! I was pretty tired after the 2 1/2 hours we were there, but tired in a good way. When the Dr. says walk, walk, walk, I think it makes sense. Good thing I had my surgery in the spring!!
As far as my incision sites---they are looking black and dark blue---the tape is still on and will be taken off next Weds. at my 1st post-op appointment with Dr. Deol. (If it doesn't fall off by itself first!) I was able to shower on Weds.---had surgery on Mon. It felt wonderful. I'm not too worried about scarring on my tummy---not planning on entering any bikini contests in the near future!!
Thanks for all your responses and encouragment!!!

leo · 04-17-2004, 05:58 AM

put some extra strenght neo sporin around the tape.. just a precausion :)

gretat · 04-18-2004, 10:29 PM

Leo,
Thanks for the idea. The incisions by my belly button and the one directly above it are starting to itch and putting on the antibiotic cream helped ease it. Just 3 more days until I go for my post-op with Dr. Deol. Hope she says I can have something besides liquid---I am starting to feel hungry!!
:cry

baileymb · 04-19-2004, 08:44 AM

Hi Gretat,
Just noticed the date on your surgery, wasn't it 4/12???
I am so glad you are doing so good, I hope to be in your shoes real soon!
Let us know how your doing, Debra and I are real anxious to get there. I am hope to be at the support meeting in June!

Baileym

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