nicci63

It's been a painful interjection in my sleep - started throwing up in bed, out of the blue. never had reflux issues before. threw up 7 or 8 times. hard wretching, bringing up digested food.....gross... hadn't eaten since 7pm, this was around midnight. wasn't stuck on food, no pain before hand. sipping on warm tea right now to ease pain in my throat. was banded in dec 08, been losing nice an steady since then. am kinda concerned, any thoughts??:cool:

Plan ahead of surgery day, and you will have a much easier time in recovery. This is a general list that i have posted before, it's not comprehensive, but will get you thinking about what you may need to make life a little easier during your post-op time. Have a great surgery, I did, almost a year for me now, and 77 down :thumbup: Blessings for Christmas and the New Year Nicci63 NON-food ITEMS: Heating pad (12inx24in) - for shoulder pain if you have any Flexible ice pack (hot/cold 12inx16in) - for shoulder pain if you have any A few books or movies Squishy pillow for car ride home - for seatbelt (shoulder pad) Make sure you have a good blender Small mouthwash sized plastic cups (I got 3oz/88ml cups – 100ct – for making Jello in!) PHARMACEUTICALS: - follow doc’s instructions for meds Adult liquid Tylenol - check with your doc before using Wet Wipes Pill crusher Chewable Vitamins Stool Softener - check with your doc first Moist and nice tasting Lip Balm FOOD ITEMS: - follow your doc’s instructions on nutrition post-op Protein shakes Protein Water (K2O) Plenty of water broth or stuff to make broth sugar free popsicles Sugar free jello Sugar free breath mints (chewable) Crystal Light Bouillon Cream of Wheat Creamy Soups Applesauce FAT FREE yogurt Soup-at-Hand - soups - for creamy stage pudding cups (SF/FF) - helps w/ taking meds(got instant, more flavors, price per box) Sugar free hot cocoa Decaf tea CLOTHES POST-OP: Loose fitting, easily removable button down shirts or PJ tops Thong shoes/slip-on/Crocs - so no bending and tying LADIES – tip for surgery day, wear a button down shirt, and no bra..it’s much more comfortable!!

Have seen this list before, but it's worth posting again it's so useful if you are getting ready for surgery! :thumbup: NON-food ITEMS: Heating pad (12inx24in) - for shoulder pain if you have any Flexible ice pack (hot/cold 12inx16in) - for shoulder pain if you have any A few books or movies Squishy pillow for car ride for seatbelt (shoulder pad) Make sure you have a good blender Pedometer(depending on the one you get – don’t forget to adjust to your stride) PHARMACEUTICALS: liquid Tylenol/Motrin (Check early in case pharmacy needs to order in advance) & check with your doc before using Chewable or liquid gas-x, or strips Wet Wipes Pill crusher Chewable Vitamins Hospital Medicine cups (I got 3oz/88ml cups – 100ct) Cough Drops Stool Softener - check with your doc first Moist and nice tasting Lip Balm FOOD ITEMS: Protein shakes Protein Water (K2O) Plenty of water broth or stuff to make broth sugar free popsicles Sugar free Jello Sugar free breath mints (chewable) Crystal Light "On the GO" assorted flavors Bouillon Cream of Wheat Creamy Soups Applesauce FAT FREE yogurt Soup-at-Hand - soups - for creamy stage pudding cups (SF/FF) - helps w/ taking meds(got instant, more flavors, price per box) Sugar free hot cocoa Decaf tea CLOTHES POST-OP: Loose fitting, easily removable Button down shirts Thong shoes/slip-on so no bending and tying Sports Bra! Sutures will be hurt by under wires LADIES – tip for surgery day, wear a button down shirt, and no bra..it’s much more comfortable!!:smile:

The heating pad is suggested for the shoulder pain only, not the tummy. Should have clarified that, thanks for your input. the list is meant as suggestions only, obviously people should follow their docs instructions first. :thumbup:

Button down shirts were easier to get on and off, just my opinion.

I was banded on Dec 23rd at a local Medical Center by Dr Smith of Pueblo Colorado. It was a perfect day in many ways. My close friend drove me to surgery at 6.30am and hung out with me as i went through pre=op prep, We had a real giggle with the nurses and anethesiologist. Doc was running a little late, surgery was scheduled for 8.30 and I didn't get in till 10am (the previous procedure ran longer than expected). But I was cozy warm in my blankets, footies and leg warmers. The anesthesiologist came in to give me my sedative, and i barely remember being taken to the OR, then next thing i knew i was sitting up in recovery asking what time it was. It was 1pm. I had a room with a view, and it had snowed a good 4 inches during my time there. My friend came into visit with me as i recovered, and i had onep ain med shot, which made me so loopy, it was highly entertaining for everyone. I was home by 3pm, same day, and still a little loopy on the pain meds, so i slept on and off the rest of the afternoon. My daughter (5 yr old) was waiting at home to greet me, with grandma. She was so relieved to see me, she kissed all my incision sites and gave me a tender hug. That made the day perfect all over again. I am now 1 week post-op, had zero pain since surgery day, other than being a little tender at the port, but that has gone away. No hunger yet, but have progressed to full liquids - and i am enjoying FLAVOR in my mouth. I have lost 5 lbs since surgery too, which surprised me a little after a lot of the stories on here about not losing right after surgery. I feel so blessed to have such a wonderful story to tell, and hope this encourages others to move ahead with surgery without fear. God Bless. Nicci:thumbup:

I am one of the many having surgery on the 23rd, let's join together and encourage each other through the process. I'm in southern Colorado, where are you? Happy Life Change to us all. Nicci:thumbup:

SOrry to hear you had trouble with pain l8deestar....that bites. hope you are feeling better now. I started on soup today...oh how nice to have flavor in my mouth!!! best wishes for the new year...let's make it an awesome one. nicci

does anyone know if chronic coughing can affect the band? i have had a horrible cold all week, and cough like crazy sometimes. hope this won't affect my band.....