I am a true bandster now. We arrived at the hopital about 6:15. They had me put on a gown. Then, they put stockings on me and pressure cuffs on my legs to prevent blood clots. Gave me a blood thinner and started me on antibiotics through an IV. The Doc and anestisiologist came in and talked with me. At 8:45 they gave me something to " calm my nerves". Then started to wheel me back and I was out before we rounded the corner. I was suppose to get onto the operating table myself but I was out. I woke up and they told me I was done. I couldn't believe them. By the time I could read the clock it was 10:00. About 11:30 I walked to the bathroom and was able to go so they discharged me at 1:00. I am in alittle pain at my clavicle and around my diaphram. He gave me 2 types of pain pills. One a liquid. My husband has been awesome. I am trying to do things myself like get dressed and get a drink but for the most part he is helping me. I am getting up and walking around. I have to wear these stockings till tomorrow night but am having a hard time keeping them up. With my Doc's plan I will be on solid food in 2 weeks. That's awesome because I know some of you have to wait longer. I also have to wear the bandages 3 weeks.

I know some of you already know this but I have written it out so the newbies can learn what to exspect.

I feel great and am very excited to get this journey going. I am craving solid foods now but they are bareable. The scale at the hospital said I was down 16 pounds. My MIL's scale still says 18. Since it is most readily available to me I am going with that number.

Good luck and welcome to the band club....lol

Congrats and welcome! Keep getting up and around but take it easy for a few days. Fluids fluids fluids and GAS-X!!!!!! Gas-x saved my life! Take care of yourself. Can't wait to follow your journey!

Thank you for posting the info. I am very nervous about getting my band. Glad to hear it went ok for you!

Congrats!

Congrats to you, and thanks for logging in like you did. Descriptive helps the new ones. I only found this site about two months after I had my surgery. I have been doing well and you will too! Lost 58 lbs so far, five months past my surgery date, so I am happy. I have only hit one plateau and that was during the Holidays, but maintained, not gained, and now the losing has started over again. Please take care of yourself, remember that you are not Superwoman, then let your Superman care for you! Rest, and drink lots of fluids, you can get dehydrated easily.

Thanks so much for posting! I'm excited to get banded, but I'm nervous about the actual surgery. It is good to hear about experiences. Good luck!