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FloridaSunshine

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blogs/blog-0573255001359806884.jpgI arrived at the hospital at around 6:30 Am. I was pretty nervous but the staff just shuffles you along as it is all very routine for them.

 

 

the surgery itself only lasts about 35 minutes, but I was under for around an hour. - As soon as I woke up they had me get up and walk, I probably did 20 laps around the hospital. I'd read so many horror stories of trapped gas that there is no way I wanted that to happen. - I'm not sure if it was luck, or the walking but thank goodness I did not have to bad of pain from the gas. - (although I did look like I was 6 month pregnant... my stomach was soo swollen.

 

Of course the incision points are sore and especially where the port is. I had HORRIBLE nausea when I woke up, I was terrified I was going to throw up. My pain was about a 3-4. but I could hear the guy next to me in recovery who had also had a band put in said his pain was a 10... so the pain no doubt varies dramatically. The doctor gave me script for some liquid pain killer but it makes me so sick to my stomach I think I'm going to tough it out.. I'd rather feel uncomfortable than throw up and rip my stitches.

 

One odd thing, I keep getting the hiccups. I've read on here that is a sign that you are "full" but I haven't eaten anything so, it is probably my body just trying to adjust.

 

I came home... walked a bit, and then took a nice long nap....

 

All in all, I really can't complain!

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I love the clipart! Thanks so much for sharing this information. Questions: 1) How many incisions do you have? 2) Where is your port? 3) How large are your incisions.

My surgeon told me I would have 5 incisions. I have a history of scar tissue from other surgeries, and he told me if he gets in there and I have too much scar tissue, they will abort the procedure. I hope that doesn't happen! I'm just curious if the standard is 5 incisions, or if this is something specific to my doctor.

Not really worried, just getting information.

You sound fantastic. I'm glad your day 1 went well.

Cindy

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Congratulations! The gas feels better when you apply heat, like a heating pad. The hiccups I still get and others have said it goes with the band. Any other questions, just ask, everyone is very helpful.

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thanks so much dylanMiles - today the hiccups are much better...

Cindy - I have 4 incision points. - 3 are quite small.. just a band aide covers them. the fourth one is larger but I can't tell the actual size because the doctor said not to take the covering off. I'll take a picture with my next blog. Good Luck with your surgery - hopefully they wont get in there and then stop.

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