Just got banded this morning, and I'm now relaxing in my hospital room. Just want to share my experience today:

6AM

A Skin test was done to check if I have allergic reactions to the meds I will be given. Man, this one hurt!

7AM

I was given a muscle relaxant, after which they brought me to the operating room.

8AM

I was put to sleep by my anesthesiologist. The effect was quite fast.

11AM

Woke up at the recovery room, with a bloated feeling in my belly. It's like it's full of gas. I think they really had to put gas inside to make the surgery easier. The incisions didn't hurt at all. I also realized that they used compression stockings on my legs. I was told that they did the operation in a semi-seated position, so they had to put the compression stockings to prevent my blood from all going to my legs. The stockings hurt a lot, but they removed it as soon I woke up. I was also told by my anesthesiologist that the operation only took 45 mins, which was really fast.

12PM

I was brought back to the hospital room, and slept for another 3 hours.

3PM

Started walking around the room. I was light-headed for a few minutes, but the walking really helped alleviate the bloated belly feeling. I even was able to burp and pass gas while walking.

7PM

The tummy aches are almost gone. But now I feel hungry and really thirsty. No intake allowed yet, so I just used a moist towel for my dried lips.

All in all, the pain was really much tolerable that what I expected. I'll be discharged from the hospital tomorrow morning. I will also start my liquid diet tomorrow.Can't wait for that first sip of water. I feel reallly dry now.

But one thing is for sure, I AM NOW A BANDSTER!

Congrats!!!

OMG!!! HOW EXCITING! I love the play by play...I had an angiogram friday (yuk!) and now im clear to go..waiting on my day..sheesh!!...Good luck!!

CONGRATS BANDER!! Hope you're feeling better soon! -BG