Banding set for August 27!!

mylapspirit · 08-26-2007, 09:45 PM

To everyone I met on this thread. Thank you for being there during my most stressed days. I am not frightened any more just looking forward to the new adventure and the new learning process. I am just so glad I never have to drink another Carnation Instant Breakfast - I had my last one at seven p.m.

We WILL be back after tomorrow and we will get healthy and wise together.

I will pray for everyone tonight.
Talk to you on the other side---------------------------------
shelli

pjanes54 · 08-26-2007, 09:56 PM

I just wanted to send my wishes to all. I had surgery on Thursday, Aug 23, about 3 PM and I am feeling fantastic. I took the pain meds, rested, sipped water, walked, rested, sipped, took pain meds........etc, etc and by this afternoon I am on Tylenol only and sipping thinned pureed chicken noodle soup. It was my first surgery and I was terrified! All med staff were so kind and good and my doc was the greatest. If a big chicken like me can get through it---ANYONE CAN DO IT! I would not hesitate to do it all over again in a heartbeat. Sending good vibes your way.

LadyBugRed · 08-26-2007, 10:00 PM

Everyone,

I am going to try and get some sleep. :notagree Hope I can. I wish us all the best for tomorrow! I look forward to talking to everyone again.

Jody From Jersey

arie · 08-27-2007, 08:19 AM

hi everyone, Im being banded today at 1215, have to be there at 1015, all flushed out, that wasnt any fun:think, i'm excited ready to get on with my new journey! good luck to all of you,

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arie · 08-27-2007, 08:38 AM

hi everyone, im having surgery at 1215, going to the hospital at 1015, got myself all flushed out, that wasnt any fun:think, any way im excited!!! cant wait to start my new journey! :clap2:
good luck to all of you!

LadyBugRed · 08-27-2007, 07:45 PM

I had my banding at 7:30AM Jersey time. The gas they use to distend your stomach is killing me. I started walking and now it is much better.

How did everyone make out?

Jody From Jersey :clap2:

kathyc02@alltel · 08-29-2007, 03:42 AM

Well folks-We made it!! It's 3:30 am Wednesday morning. I was cleared yesterday at 1pm to go home. Took them 1 1/2 hours to get a wheelchair and take me to the car. I could have already drove home three times.

I was exhausted and cranky

and not a happy camper. Everyone in recovery was fantastic! They took great care of me and made me very comfortable. Amen for warm toasty blankets! :clap2:Everyone was great once I got a room, but when night came, that's when my lovely visit took a turn for the worse. I got no sleep at all Monday night. It was very noisy (I was right outside the nurses station)not to mention folks coming in every 1/2 hour to check on me. I guess the best thing is that it's over! The worst thing is the gas. I hurt constantly from it. I've tried Gas-X peppermint strips. Yuck! They don't really seem to help much. Walking seems to help more than anything. That's why I'm up at this hour instead of sleeping! :ranger: My son was very happy to see me. He was alot more worried about Mommy than he let on.:nervous My surgery was over by 10:30 am, but it was 3pm before they got me a room. I guess that's because it takes 1 1/2 hours to get the folks trying to leave the room a ride out...My family and friends all thought something was wrong because they had told us that I would be in recovery 2 hours tops. Oh well, it ended well anyhow.

So here I am, gassy and sassy:p! Drank some chicken broth for dinner. Had a SF popsicle before bed. Sip sip sip the water. Guess I'd better head back to bed. :notagreeBest wishes to all. look forward to seeing more posts from my 27th buddies. Bye, Kat

arie · 08-29-2007, 05:40 PM

i was banded 1215 eastern time, no problem with gas at this point, but ive heard gas x strips and walking help

BandZski · 08-29-2007, 10:03 PM

To all of my fellow Aug. 27th banders...

I hope you are all doing well. I'll be glad when all this gas leaves! I'm so uncomfortable! I'm walking and taking Maalox, but still feeling 12 months pregnant! LOL I do a little happy dance every time I am able to let some gas out! Which by the way, my family finds very weird! Ha ha

My incisions only hurt when I move from laying to sitting or when I bend over. I find laying on my stomach comforting, I'm hoping that is o.k.

I'm sticking to liquids, but will tire of this soon. Especially after 4 weeks of shakes pre-op! I swish when I walk!

I'm keeping all of you in my thoughts and prayers!

mylapspirit · 08-29-2007, 10:23 PM

I am a bandster now. My surgery was August 27th and my Doctor said it was a "textbook surgery" even though I ended up with 8 incisions instead of the 4 or 5. I had no nausea and got up on my own every fours hours to pee and walk the halls. Didn't get much sleep that night. Felt like a human pin cushion by the time Tuesday morning came. Was so glad when my surgeon came in my room to tell me I could go home that day. I was certainly ready. When I got home though I couldn't believe how hard it was to get out of the recliner and the bed so I had to implement some homemade solutions like big puffy pillows and kitchen stool and my old cane and my extender grabber. Killed a spider in the bathroom and could not bend down and pick it up with kleenex. So my DH had to come to the rescue.

Today is Day 3 and only had to take pain meds one time but will lake my liquid Lortab before bed. Don't feel hungry yet but pushing the liquids big time.

I hope everyone is on the mend and I will talk to you soon.
shelli

Candle · 08-30-2007, 01:21 PM

I hope everyone is doing well.

I had my surgery at 4pm on Monday. Everything went very smoothly. I didn't sleep very much that first night in the hospital. I was extremely nauseous. I threw up once and had the dry heaves many times. My doctor didn't seem all that concerned about it and my x-ray and barium swallow showed everything was fine - of course I'm still worrying about it - lol!

I haven't had any pain really - I've only taken Tylenol since I came home on Tues afternoon. I did take some Nyquil last night to help me sleep - that's been my biggest problem - I just can't get comfortable at night. (I usually sleep on my stomach)

Luckily my gas pain hasn't been too bad either - I had a lot yesterday but seem to be ok today. Mostly burping - which doesn't feel so good. Taking a shower yesterday was like heaven!!!

I started back to full liquids today - my tummy has been grumbling. Who knew I'd be happy to have soup again?! lol

kathyc02@alltel · 08-30-2007, 06:28 PM

Hi All,
So glad to hear everyone is doing well, gassy, but well! All of mine is up in my left shoulder. Walking seems to help the most. I haven't been at all adventurous with my meals yet, although that egg drop soup is sounding really yummy....maybe I'll make that tomorrow. Well ta-ta for now my friends. Hope everyone has a restful night!

LIGHT ER NYC · 08-30-2007, 08:06 PM

Hi Everyone,
We did it!! Had my surgery at 9:30AM and everything went smoothly. I couldnt believe how round and hard my belly was! Thank God my gas is breaking up. Ive been waking up in the middle of the night finding it difficult to take deep breaths because my ribs hurt. Anyone else experiencing this?

Candle · 08-30-2007, 09:30 PM

I haven't had that problem with deep breaths but my tummy is still very hard. Feels like I'm pregnant!

I can't really tell if the Gas X is helping but I've been taking it.

I have a spot under my port site that is forming a nice yellow bruise and today started looking a little red. It also feels warm to the touch - I don't have a fever though so I'm just going to watch it for now.

I feel like such a hypochondriac - lol!!

I'm trying to work on getting in enough liquids - I've only been averaging about 36ozs and I know I need to do better.

LadyBugRed · 08-30-2007, 09:50 PM

Hi everyone,

Is anyone experiencing spasms around where the banding would be running up your throat? They last a few seconds but are tough! Also is anyone else nauseous? I think I am getting scared at this point.

Advice please! What foods is everyone eating? I think mine are making me nauseous.

Thanks!!
Jody