BandedAggie
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I saw the law enforcement thread and wanted to make one to include fire and EMS as well. I'm a 25 year old paramedic from Texas. Got banded 2/4/08, so I'm 3 days post op.
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To those of you who have been banded, how many times a day are you eating, and how much have you been able to handle? I'm post op day 5, and I'm afraid I'm not eating enough at all.
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How long after surgery were you guys able to lift a significant amount? I am a little scared to try and lift a PT on a backboard or stretcher too soon and risk hurting myself.
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Howdy Qwert!!! Good to meet you. I am a new '07 grad still living in Aggieland. I got banded a week ago today and feel pretty good. let me know how things go.
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I got banded 2/4, so I'm 3 days post-op. I've had a rough time the past couple of days and find myself questioning this decision. How long will it be before I feel "normal" again, in terms of discomfort, etc. Basically, how long will it be before I'm not constantly aware of this thing inside of me?
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Good to meet you Sfeiner, I’ve been an EMT here in Tx for about 4 years. I am moving up to Paramedic soon and cant wait. EMS is one of the main reasons I wanted to get the band. I hated huffing and puffing every time I made Pt contact. I can’t imagine how this is going to improve my ability to work and not need the O2 more than the Pt. I too want to transition to RN in a few years. Stay in touch
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Fenton, My Doc had me stay over night for observation. Thats just the way he does things. I'm glad I did too, I felt pretty out of it for that first day and the pain meds were good!! I slept pretty much the whole day. It wasnt until the next day that I had to do the "Swallow" test and was allowed to go home. Stay in touch and let us know how everything goes. Good luck
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Hey since we are on the same day, would you mind telling me how many times a day you have been eating, and how much you have been able to handle? Thanks.
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Congrats to you too. How are you feeling? the last couple of days have been a new experience to say the least. I hope we can get to feeling normal again soon.
