Had Lap-Band surgery today!

[Tabby Ann 10]

Had my surgery today. Will say I felt miserable when I woke up in recovery but feel SOOOOO much better now! I have to give a shout out to my surgeon Brad Watkins, the staff of Cincy Weight Loss Center & all the nurses, anesthesioligists and other staff at university Hospital in West Chester Ohio. They are so caring!! That means ALOT. I had also lost 32 lbs on my preop diet.. I was AMAZED. I hope to use this board more often now & get to know the ppl on here.

[marymcd54 10]

That's great, I had my surgery on Monday and doing great, just a little tired. Walked around the block 4 times today! Good luck and keep us posted

[Snoopyloverny 3]

Had my surgery today. Will say I felt miserable when I woke up in recovery but feel SOOOOO much better now! I have to give a shout out to my surgeon Brad Watkins, the staff of Cincy Weight Loss Center & all the nurses, anesthesioligists and other staff at university Hospital in West Chester Ohio. They are so caring!! That means ALOT. I had also lost 32 lbs on my preop diet.. I was AMAZED. I hope to use this board more often now & get to know the ppl on here.

[Snoopyloverny 3]

Look up Mason33, he had surgery today w/ Watkins in Westchester too. Both of u hazve said great things about him!

[Mason33 0]

Hi Tabby! I had lap band today with Dr. Watkins and at the same surgery center too:) I too have had a wonderful experience at both places. Maybe I will run into you at the office sometime? LOL. Glad to hear that you are doing so well too. I am starting to have some swelling and bruising at the incision sites and I did have one incision bleed earlier but no nausea/vomiting or gas pains. Throat is still a little sore and shoulder is starting to ache. Still haven't had to take any medicine yet. I will probably take a little before bed just so I will be comfortable. Best Wishes!!!

[jen120 23]

Congrats on your surgery. Glad to see you are feeling good. Way to go on that pre-op weight loss, 32 pounds is amazing.

Glad you will be more active in the forums. Take care!

[Tabby Ann 10]

Look up Mason33, he had surgery today w/ Watkins in Westchester too. Both of u hazve said great things about him!

Thanks for the info! I will have to look Mason33 up!

[Tabby Ann 10]

Hi Tabby! I had lap band today with Dr. Watkins and at the same surgery center too:) I too have had a wonderful experience at both places. Maybe I will run into you at the office sometime? LOL. Glad to hear that you are doing so well too. I am starting to have some swelling and bruising at the incision sites and I did have one incision bleed earlier but no nausea/vomiting or gas pains. Throat is still a little sore and shoulder is starting to ache. Still haven't had to take any medicine yet. I will probably take a little before bed just so I will be comfortable. Best Wishes!!!

Hi Mason!

You probably had yours before me today then. I think he said I was number 4. I just had to take some pain meds for my shoulders and my back feels stiff around to chest area. Not really any feeling of nausea so far. Right after surgery I was feeling miserable but by the time I made it in the house from the car I was starting to feel better. I didn't have any problem sleeping. One incision site is bleeding some... I haven't been able to eat or for that matter even felt hungry. Getting a real dry mouth so suck on ice chips.. Also got some sugar free popsicles and they help for a dry mouth. Only problem is after I ate half the popsicle I wasnt really wanting anything at all to eat. I think this morning I will get a sugar free pudding because I dont think I can handle Protein shake atm.

I do hope we can meet sometime. Do you plan on coming to the support groups? I wasn't sure if I was going to but I think I could really benefit from it. Well take care and stay in touch!

[klariade 7]

CONGRATULATIONS! The first week is the hardest, you'll be sore and full of gas. Keep taking short walks to get the gas out and help the healing process. You don't want to overdo it, but you do want to move a little. You're on your way to a whole new life!

Welcome to the loser's bench!

[Mason33 0]

Thank you Klariade. And congratulations on your amazing weight loss:)

@ TabbyAnn, as long as my schedule permits it I would like to go to the meetings also. Glad to hear that you are doing so well too. I have been doing the ice chips and popsicles too for the dry mouth. I was really hungry yesterday, LOL, but not so much today. Don't think that I can handle the Protein shakes today either, they just seem so thick and heavy.

Stephanie

[Tabby Ann 10]

Thank you Klariade. And congratulations on your amazing weight loss:)

@ TabbyAnn, as long as my schedule permits it I would like to go to the meetings also. Glad to hear that you are doing so well too. I have been doing the ice chips and popsicles too for the dry mouth. I was really hungry yesterday, LOL, but not so much today. Don't think that I can handle the Protein shakes today either, they just seem so thick and heavy.

Stephanie

My husband took me to Krogers and we bought a bunch of baby food. I figure if I can eat a snack pack I can have the baby food. I hope you continue to do well today. I dont want to but I think I am going to take a nausea pill. After getting out in the heat I feel kinda sick to my tummy. Other then that I am still doing great. I have a post op visit Tuesday at noon. I am hoping I will be fully back to normal by then... Have a great day!

[2FIT2BFAT 0]

Congratulations. I must say I am amazed that you would be on the computer already. That makes me feel better. They told me I would sleep all day when I have my surgery next Tuesday. I think the sooner you get on the boards and talk about your experience the better. I hope !

Had my surgery today. Will say I felt miserable when I woke up in recovery but feel SOOOOO much better now! I have to give a shout out to my surgeon Brad Watkins, the staff of Cincy Weight Loss Center & all the nurses, anesthesioligists and other staff at university Hospital in West Chester Ohio. They are so caring!! That means ALOT. I had also lost 32 lbs on my preop diet.. I was AMAZED. I hope to use this board more often now & get to know the ppl on here.

[hopetolose 192]

congrats and welcome!