Banded yrsterday

[agdunkle 3]

Good morning :-) I'm waiting for my doctor to do his rounds so that I can go home but I was banded yesterday around 11 by doctor Sam Rossi.

I remember taking a deep breath in the OR and the next thing I knew I was in recovery! Pain level was about a 4 at that point, but not enough for me to feel like I needed to utilize my pain pump. When I got to my room, the first time I got up to use the bathroom I was a little wobbly, but there after I was fine.

My instructions were to drink 1 oz every 15 minutes, walk a lap every two hours, and breath into a spirometer every hour. I actually was able to walk 4 laps every hour, drank every 15 minutes and used the spirometer every 30. I've had no pain and haven't had to utilize my pain pump. I slept on my side for half the night and my back the other half with minimal discomfort. Thus far in my room I've eaten 3 servings of Jello, 2 popcicles and a little Protein drink....

All is well and I'm so happy to be in bandland!!!!

[2beskinny 4]

Good morning :-) I'm waiting for my doctor to do his rounds so that I can go home but I was banded yesterday around 11 by doctor Sam Rossi.

I remember taking a deep breath in the OR and the next thing I knew I was in recovery! Pain level was about a 4 at that point, but not enough for me to feel like I needed to utilize my pain pump. When I got to my room, the first time I got up to use the bathroom I was a little wobbly, but there after I was fine.

My instructions were to drink 1 oz every 15 minutes, walk a lap every two hours, and breath into a spirometer every hour. I actually was able to walk 4 laps every hour, drank every 15 minutes and used the spirometer every 30. I've had no pain and haven't had to utilize my pain pump. I slept on my side for half the night and my back the other half with minimal discomfort. Thus far in my room I've eaten 3 servings of Jello, 2 popcicles and a little Protein drink....

All is well and I'm so happy to be in bandland!!!!

Congrats! Sounds like you are doing great...each day is a huge improvement! Stay positive!

[doodlebugsmom 9]

Wow I hope I am as lucky as you. I am going into this process with a postive state of mind. I hope that you continue with such a fabulous recovery. It was great reading your post because I am one week out and hearing your story reassured me that I can this.

[agdunkle 3]

My biggest advice would be to walk...walk...and walk some more!!! I had no gas pains from the NO2 because I walked and burped so much!

[agdunkle 3]

morning of day 3 post op and I feel really good! I slept on both sides last night and my stomach with no problems. I teach Zumba, so this morning instead of teaching my full out class, i'm going to do a very slow class and then walk for 30 minutes. My doctor gave me some great shake recipes and I'm feeling very optimistic!

[doodlebugsmom 9]

morning of day 3 post op and I feel really good! I slept on both sides last night and my stomach with no problems. I teach Zumba, so this morning instead of teaching my full out class, i'm going to do a very slow class and then walk for 30 minutes. My doctor gave me some great shake recipes and I'm feeling very optimistic!

Your continued recovery sure helps my surgery seem less scary. I am scheduled for this Friday.

[agdunkle 3]

doodlebug you can do it!!! Seriously, when you wake up walk and walk and walk and walk and walk. I was very nervous before my surgery to the point they had to put a sedative in my IV but it all went very well. Don't be scared!

[Delmann 0]

Congradulations on your new journey for a better and healthy life,