StLouisGal

HappyOne, Glad you are doing well. I wasn't up to going out of the house yet today. I was on my own most of the day. :cheers2: DH's idea of taking care of me is going upstairs and checking on me every couple of hours.:ohmy: Unfortunately my body clock didn't match most of his checks so I did most everything for myself. All in all it was a good day and I feel pretty good. Haven't taken anything for pain since last night. Take care!

Oh Gibson, You've got! Good luck, Keep drinking your fluids to keep those lung fluids liquid.

I'm really glad I don't remember any tubes. :girl_hug::clap::thumbup: Today I have a little more pain around the port incision but still nothing I really need pain medication for. Just have to hold it when I try to walk around. Today I kind of feel like I've been hit by a mac truck :smash:but it really isn't unbearable. As soon as DD gets here I am going to try to take a shower.

Thanks, I think the reason I am doing well is because of all the good advice I got from this board. You all rock! I think I overdid it a little when I got home so I am going to take a dose of pain meds and head for bed. It's been a long day.

I've heard good things about him. You will do great!

I'm home after my banding yesterday and my overnight stay in the hospital. Didn't sleep much but wasn't uncomfortable either so I guess I won't complain. It's good to be home. walking, sipping and sleeping. I think that is what my days will look like for the next few days.

Where in St. Louis are you having your surgery. I just got my band yesterday at DePaul Hospital. Dr. Scott is my doctor. Good luck to you! If you have questions, just ask.

I'm home and banded. Hospital experience was great! Not a lot of pain, just achy and hard to get up and down. Only needed a couple of doses of pain killer so I think I'm doing pretty good. If I can get a ride to the support group meeting I'll be there. Not sure I'll be up to driving by then. I think DD will bring me.

Sounds like the 15th was a good day for banding. I'm banded and home now too. Keep sipping, walking and resting.

I hope to be at that support group meeting. It depends on if I can talk DD into driving me there. It pretty much depends on how I feel.

Thanks, I can feel the good vibes. You take care of yourself and we'll compare notes later.

Thanks ladies. I'm feeling the good vibes today. Believe it or not I am not too nervous. I have been making lists all morning but I think I am about finished with that. :wub: I hope to be back online Saturday afternoon. My hospital doesn't have internet access. :wub:

How awful for you! Looks like they could have given you a call at home before you drove all the way to the hospital. I hope you don't have to rearrange too much stuff to make it happen next week.

There are quite a group of us going to DePaul. Have you gone to a seminar there yet John? My DH and I went last week and it was extremely informative. DH was quite concerned about he procedure and now he is 100% on board for me to have it. The staff at the WLI are great. Welcome aboard.

I am having my surgery at DePaul with Dr. Scott. I'll let you know next week how it went. Have to be at the hospital at 8 a.m. tomorrow.

Thanks Annie, I'm starting to get a little nervous. It's day after tomorrow, yikes. I still have to do my taxes!!! Thanks for the good wishes. I'll see you in Band Land! Pat

Congratulations on your band. Hope you had a safe trip home and are enjoying some good quiet rest time at home.

I bought a couple of lounging gowns. One is sweatshirt material with long sleeves, high neck and floor length. I think I am going to wear that home from the hospital. As someone else said, I have to get from the wheelchair to the car and the car to the front door so no need to be stylish. I figure these and my flannel nightgowns will get me though the first few days at home. What I wear after that will depend on where my incisions are and how much they hurt. I didn't have any particularly yucky tests, just the usual, EKG, pulmanary function, chest x-ray, stress test and gallons of blood for testing. I was surprised that I didn't have to have more tests but I'm ok with that. :smile:

Hang in there. All of these appointments seem frustrating now but it really is designed to make the surgery easier and safer for you. Before you know it, you will be two days from surgery like I am and wonder where the time went. Take care and enjoy the journey.

Good luck tomorrow. Enjoy your dog sled ride.:biggrin: I'm not sure where you are but it is really slick here too. Be careful. I'm two days behind you.

I think most surgeons require a seminar before making an appointment. If you already have insurance approval it shouldn't take too long to get the other ducks in a row. I had to wait for insurance approval before they would give me an appointment with the doctor. That was pretty frustrating too. I had originally chosen a different doctor but my inusurance wouldn't pay for her. Now I am about 30 minutes further away but I like the center much better and it is costing me a lot less. Good luck to you. My advice is, sign up for the seminar as soon as you can and go from there.

Good to see you up and about! Take care of yourself!

Thanks for all the good wishes. It's an exciting week to be entering bandland. Good luck to everyone this week. My surgery is at 10 a.m. on Friday. What a way to start the weekend. It works out nice since DH will be home all weekend and Monday (Federal Holiday) so he won't have to take but one day off work and I won't be alone for the first few days.

That is really good to know. Were you on the sixth floor. That is where they said most of their bariatric patients go? I'm nervous enough that I am getting curious about the little details now. Anything you would suggest taking to the hospital? do they have internet access in the hosptial?

Not only does it sound good, it sounds easy. Thanks for sharing. I get to start creamed soups on day 11, as soon as I have seen the doc for my followup.