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06-09-2008, 07:30 PM
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#1 | | Thorn_of_Gaia Thread Starter
Join Date: Apr 2008 Age: 30
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City: Charlotte State: NC | What happened with my surgery today
Well I got there at 11:30. They prepped me, I got into my gown, had to scrub down prior with a special soap. Then I spent a little time in a room, then off to holding. Where they put the iv in, prior to that in the room before holding they gave me a heprin shot in the belly, to prevent blood clots. Once the Iv was in, they gave me a med that made me feel rather better about going into surgery. About 1:45 I was off to the operating room. And they put massaging pads on my legs, strapped my arms down. The doc was great, so were his staff. Everyone was so nice to me. Next thing I know I was out. And waking. For me the surgery took about and hour and 20 mins. Afterwards, it was hard to breathe for me and I was shivering. I knew I was cold. But everything did go fine. I developed pain in my shoulder, arm, and chest due to gas. Yest the gas pain is horrible. Probably the worse of it. I was nauseated once. But the doc didnt prescribe me any nausea meds. Uggh. Dont know why. Anyway, Everything was ok, but Im just in so much pain. For me, my c section was much easier. Cause, I had a surgeon who stitched me up really well. And Dr Lowe did great too with the lap band. I have only 4 incisions. Now all I want to do is sleep. I just got home. And Im not hungry, I cant stand the sight of food. I am thirsty, but I have to remember to take small sips otherwise I will be throwing up, and I dont want to do that. UGGh. Anyway. I will write a more in depth happenings tomorrow, on the my surgery story thread, in the other fourms. Im sure this is worth all this pain. A new healthier me is waiting to be unleashed.
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06-09-2008, 07:42 PM
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#2 | | Waiting For Approval
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Congrats. I hope you feel better soon.
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06-09-2008, 07:45 PM
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#3 | | Registered User
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I Hope You Will Be Feeling Better Soon. Can't Wait For My Time...memom
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06-09-2008, 08:15 PM
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#4 | | Registered User
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Congrats and welcome to bandster land!!!!
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06-09-2008, 08:33 PM
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#5 | | Ready,Set, live healthy!
Join Date: May 2008 Age: 35
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City: a good one State: Tn | Go Girl!
Congrats! You are a real trooper for taking the time to post a message for us future banders and already bander. I hope you get to feeling better!
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06-09-2008, 08:39 PM
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#6 | | Sweet freedom!
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Glad everything went well and hope you get to feeling better soon!
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06-10-2008, 07:09 AM
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#7 | | Thorn_of_Gaia Thread Starter
Join Date: Apr 2008 Age: 30
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City: Charlotte State: NC |
Day 2, not hungry, just in pain. The gas pain went away, here is a good thing to help with that. Gas x I took it and it subsided a great deal. Im trying to keep hydrated, but its hard. And eating ugggh, its just out for now. I remember how I was looking so forward to eating again, Im sure I will be that way in a week or so. Where the incisions are, it hurts, and makes it hard for me to sleep. I had to sleep with my cpap last night for the first time, cause for some reason, when I got out of surgery yesterday, my o2 percent kept falling, so that was scary. Think it all has to do with the apnea. When I got out, I found it a little hard to breathe. Felt like my chest was beaten up by a semi truck. Today, Im not so bad in pain. I need to go walk around a bit today and maybe I can feel better. Today I get to shower. Yay. Cause I feel crummy. Well think Im going to go lie back down. I didnt sleep that well last night. I hope that improves here soon. Oh and ever since, I was in surgery yesterday, and out into recovery, I had to sneeze and I cant. Still cant. And its bothering me. UGGh.  
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06-10-2008, 11:18 AM
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#8 | | Waiting For Approval
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glad the gas is subsiding, rest up and get plenty of liquids (though it may be hard) feel better.
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06-10-2008, 10:50 PM
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#9 | | *El!z@BetH*
Join Date: Sep 2007 Age: 19
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I really appreciate your updates! i am having my surgery thursday and am etremely nervous!! I like reading your post and getting a little heads up. Thanks and good luck with everything!! Please keep posting.
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06-25-2008, 05:16 PM
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#10 | | Registered User
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City: wtby State: ct | cong.on your surgery wishing you a speedy recovery,hope to be band oct,nov, best wishes
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06-25-2008, 08:08 PM
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#11 | | Registered User
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I agree that reading your posts is helpful. Thanks for helping those of us out there that are anticipating our "day".
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06-26-2008, 07:39 PM
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#12 | | Banding July 24th
Join Date: Feb 2008 Age: 42
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I hope you continue to do well. I'm getting nervous about being in pain after surgery. Thanks for sharing your experience.
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06-26-2008, 09:26 PM
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#13 | | Registered User
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congrats my surgery is june 30th im so nervous 4 more days
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06-26-2008, 10:15 PM
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#14 | | Registered User
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congrats!! i can't wait to have mine done. hope you fell better soon!! take care. csaverud = cheryl
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06-27-2008, 01:26 PM
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#15 | | Registered User
Join Date: Apr 2008 Age: 38
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Wow, congratulations for reals! I cannot wait for my day in 10 days....wheeeehewwww. I know it will be painful so I will keep on the tylenol, gas-x and walking for sure. It's great to know everyone's story just in case ours is similar...I'm soo excited for you!!! Please keep us posted in the post op thread :o) All the best, JaJeanne
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