Dapzilla Posted October 23, 2008 Report Share Posted October 23, 2008 Well, I survived. I was banded in Central PA on Monday... surgery took about an hour, and within another hour or so, I was in my room, somewhat groggy from the anesthesia. Felt like I was doing pretty well, sucking on ice chips, just a few sips of water. They measured pain on a 0-5 scale, and I honestly never went over 3. My overnight in the hospital didn't go as well - I guess I was having a reaction to the anesthesia, or maybe the morphine. Started setting off the oxygen meters, my IV started beeping like crazy for some reason, and then around 4AM, I started throwing up. Nothing quite like throwing up with a bellyful of poke-holes. Holy cow, not only did it hurt, it was scary, worrying that I was going to pop something, or slip my band. The doctors assured a teary me it would be OK, though, and after a flouro in the AM, they said the band was right where it should be. I was released later that afternoon, and man was it good to be home. (Nothing beeping or poking me here! Woohoo!) So, it's Thursday now and I'm doing well. The pain isn't bad at all. I'm excited because I'm allowed full liquids today (my surgeon has me on a different schedule than the OCC docs, I'm guessing from other posts) and strained cream of chicken never tasted so good. Sip, sip, sip...walk, walk, walk. Anyhow, I just wanted to share an update that I've crossed over to the other side! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JazzyJude Posted October 23, 2008 Report Share Posted October 23, 2008 :lb9: in Bandland!! I had my surgery 2 weeks ago, Oct 8, so we are close together to still be newbies. So sorry you had a few little issues, but glad all went well. Good Luck and keep us posted of your progress! woo hoo! :lb11: :lb10: :lb9: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kensgirl Posted October 23, 2008 Report Share Posted October 23, 2008 Congrats!!! Sounds like you are on the road to recovery. hope all goes well, take it easy the first few weeks and welcome to the wold of bander. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Willi333 Posted October 23, 2008 Report Share Posted October 23, 2008 WELCOME to the "other" side Hope you have a speedy recovery!! Keep us posted Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mona-camille Posted October 23, 2008 Report Share Posted October 23, 2008 Good for you, congratulations!! I too had some severe vomitting problems after banding, but all is fine. And you wil be too. Get well soon, from another PA bandster! (I'm from Bethlehem) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jann Posted October 23, 2008 Report Share Posted October 23, 2008 Well, I survived. I was banded in Central PA on Monday... surgery took about an hour, and within another hour or so, I was in my room, somewhat groggy from the anesthesia. Felt like I was doing pretty well, sucking on ice chips, just a few sips of water. They measured pain on a 0-5 scale, and I honestly never went over 3. My overnight in the hospital didn't go as well - I guess I was having a reaction to the anesthesia, or maybe the morphine. Started setting off the oxygen meters, my IV started beeping like crazy for some reason, and then around 4AM, I started throwing up. Nothing quite like throwing up with a bellyful of poke-holes. Holy cow, not only did it hurt, it was scary, worrying that I was going to pop something, or slip my band. The doctors assured a teary me it would be OK, though, and after a flouro in the AM, they said the band was right where it should be. I was released later that afternoon, and man was it good to be home. (Nothing beeping or poking me here! Woohoo!) So, it's Thursday now and I'm doing well. The pain isn't bad at all. I'm excited because I'm allowed full liquids today (my surgeon has me on a different schedule than the OCC docs, I'm guessing from other posts) and strained cream of chicken never tasted so good. Sip, sip, sip...walk, walk, walk. Anyhow, I just wanted to share an update that I've crossed over to the other side! Glad you are better. How traumatic was that?!! Anyway, onward and downward for you! Take care! Jann Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CottonwoodAZ Posted October 23, 2008 Report Share Posted October 23, 2008 Congrats! I know that must have been scarey. Its downhill from here. Just rest and recover! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kittycat Posted October 23, 2008 Report Share Posted October 23, 2008 Congratulations!! Welcome to bandland!! I am happy all went well...take care!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
UTdigiMOM Posted October 23, 2008 Report Share Posted October 23, 2008 You did it!! I'm a newbie (banded 10/10) myself and still in the throws of the full liquid diet. Congrats on your band!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrsParris Posted October 24, 2008 Report Share Posted October 24, 2008 Congratulations! Glad to hear you are doing well now. Kimberly Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trav Posted October 24, 2008 Report Share Posted October 24, 2008 Now I feel guilty for complaining about a little gas. I had almost 0 pain, other than some slight pressure discomfort. Sore, yes....pain...going on day 3 and still nothin' but a feeling of something in my stomach that my body doesn't know how to explain yet. Congrats, and I hope you do well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jhawkchick75 Posted October 25, 2008 Report Share Posted October 25, 2008 Yowsa...I am so sorry you had all that throwing up! With the way my tummy feels right now I can't imagine getting sick. I had to cough earlier and that was bad enough! I'm so glad you are feeling better. And congrats! I'm just a day behind you so it will be exciting to compare notes! Good luck and congrats!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
julieburns Posted October 25, 2008 Report Share Posted October 25, 2008 :lb10: I hope your post op time goes easier than your first night. Welcome to "bandland"!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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