shannonh

Welcome!! I was banded the week before you (1-23-07). I'm feeling pretty good and I think I'm getting a handle on the eating differences. It's an exciting time!! Congrats to you and best wishes!

WOO HOO!! I went for my first post-op visit and I have lost 8 lbs!! Welcome to "TWOterville"! Down from 305 to 298!! )

Hi All! Not sure if this thread is still active. I was banded last week at 305 lbs. So, I'm hoping to be in "Twoterville" at my post-op visit tomorrow! we'll see!!!

congrats on your baby!! I'm sure you'll be back into the swing of things soon! :)

January 23rd, 2006 After financing and doctor visits and more doctor visits, this was the day. I decided to go with Weight Loss Surgical Center in Overland Park, Kansas, and have Dr. T. Lee Nigro as my surgeon. Not sure why I chose this route, I guess just for the convenience and the quickness that they could get me in (I was starting training for a new job just two days after the surgery). Anywho, after a week of a "mini-diet", one day of a clear liquid diet, my dad drove me to the surgical center that morning around 7 a.m. Since Steve, my husband, works nights, he was going to meet us there later. I got my paperwork filled out, went back to the room, and two different nurses spent nearly 15 minutes trying to get an i.v. in my arm (my veins are deep and like to roll). After this, they brought my dad back and we began to watch some TV. One of the nurses came back to tell me that Dr. Nigro, who was a trauma surgeon at Overland Park Regional Med. Center, was going to be delayed 1 1/2 hours because he was stuck on a trauma case. I had no idea! Steve showed up soon after:clap2: !! That helped to calm my nerves a bit. Then, after a shot in my IV of some kind of "relaxer," things seemed to move more quickly. I was wheeled to surgery, put to sleep, then woke up with stitches on my tummy. I wasn't in any pain, and I just kept sleeping. My blood pressure and pulse stayed really low, so when they wanted me to walk to the radiology machine to do the barium swallow, I asked if they could wheel me down there...I totally felt as if I was going to faint!:faint: We copped a deal...I would walk to the room and they would wheel me back, if I needed it. Well, I did need it. Then, I went to the bathroom and puked twice. After that, I felt totally fine!! The nurses thought I may have been having a reaction to the anti-emetic or anesthesia. Either way, I'm glad I got it out. I went home at 7:30 p.m. and fell fast asleep. I slept most of the next day, too. Then, two days post-op, I began training at a new job. I was week and queasy, but made it throught the four hours. Same thing today, four hours of queasiness. But now, the whole weekend ahead of me with hubby home to take care of me!! Now, if I can just learn to eat right so I can have a BM and pass gas properly! More later...

January 23rd, 2006 After financing and doctor visits and more doctor visits, this was the day. I decided to go with Weight Loss Surgical Center in Overland Park, Kansas, and have Dr. T. Lee Nigro as my surgeon. Not sure why I chose this route, I guess just for the convenience and the quickness that they could get me in (I was starting training for a new job just two days after the surgery). Anywho, after a week of a "mini-diet", one day of a clear liquid diet, my dad drove me to the surgical center that morning around 7 a.m. Since Steve, my husband, works nights, he was going to meet us there later. I got my paperwork filled out, went back to the room, and two different nurses spent nearly 15 minutes trying to get an i.v. in my arm (my veins are deep and like to roll). After this, they brought my dad back and we began to watch some TV. One of the nurses came back to tell me that Dr. Nigro, who was a trauma surgeon at Overland Park Regional Med. Center, was going to be delayed 1 1/2 hours because he was stuck on a trauma case. :scared: I had no idea! Steve showed up soon after:clap2: !! That helped to calm my nerves a bit. Then, after a shot in my IV of some kind of "relaxer," things seemed to move more quickly. I was wheeled to surgery, put to sleep, then woke up with stitches on my tummy. I wasn't in any pain, and I just kept sleeping. My blood pressure and pulse stayed really low, so when they wanted me to walk to the radiology machine to do the barium swallow, I asked if they could wheel me down there...I totally felt as if I was going to faint!:faint: We copped a deal...I would walk to the room and they would wheel me back, if I needed it. Well, I did need it. Then, I went to the bathroom and puked twice. After that, I felt totally fine!! The nurses thought I may have been having a reaction to the anti-emetic or anesthesia. Either way, I'm glad I got it out. I went home at 7:30 p.m. and fell fast asleep. I slept most of the next day, too. Then, two days post-op, I began training at a new job. I was week and queasy, but made it throught the four hours. Same thing today, four hours of queasiness. But now, the whole weekend ahead of me with hubby home to take care of me!! Now, if I can just learn to eat right so I can have a BM and pass gas properly! :eek: More later...

Hi everyone!! It's 3 days post-op and I'm feeing pretty good!! This is the fourth surgery I've ever had (one was laprascopic for endometriosis, one was D&C for a miscarriage, and one was a hysterectomy) - this is, by far, the best I've felt following a surgery!! My worst problem is gas pains...ugh...:help: Any advice?? I've tried the Tums w/ Calcium but they don't seem to help. All my best wishes for those of you with surgeries coming up...and all my thanks for those of you who care and have been checkin' in on me! Thanks!! :clap2: Shannon

Thanks for the reply!! I had my surgery done in Kansas by Dr. Nigro at Weight Loss Surgery Center. I've heard fabulous things about Dr. Malley and his practice. Doesn't he have a support group that meets once a month? Do you have any ideas as to when your surgery will be? It is very exciting!! Take care and maybe I'll see you one day!! Sincerely,

Hi everyone!! My name is Shannon - I live in the Kansas City area. I got banded yesterday (Tuesday, Jan 23rd), at 11:00 a.m. I am feeling great today!!! Yesterday, at the surgery center, I didn't feel too great - until I vomited a few times :omg: ....then, I was fine. They think I may have had an averse reaction to the anestesia or anti-ametic meds. I was sleepy yesterday and still sleepy today. I am eager to get to know you all. I have a question....how long have your doctor's told you to stay on a clear liquid diet? I was told 2 days following surgery, then I can add soft foods. I'm looking forward to that, because there isn't much choice in the clear liquid group...and I'm not a big fan of broth! :think BEST BEST wishes to you all! I am so thankful that I was able to have this procedure. I've heard nothing but wonderful things about how it will change your life. Yours Truly, Shannon