Dr. Brad Watkins - 1st day banded 7-27-2011

[Mason33 0]

I was just banded this morning. The University Point Outpatient Center in West Chester was wonderful. All of the staff were friendly, none of them judged me for having this surgery at all and they did everything possible to make me comfortable while I was there. I arrived at 8am, my surgery was at 9am, I woke up in recovery at 11am and was out of the facility a little after 12. I had a little nausea and slight discomfort upon wakening. I kept waiting for it to get worse, but it never did. I did bring a pillow with me for the car ride home to splint my incisions (5 in all) and I am glad that I did that. I was eating ice chips, drank some apple juice and walking before I was allowed to go too.

Upon arriving at home I set up a bunch of pillows around me on the couch and relaxed for a little bit. The only pain that I feel is a soreness in upper abdomen, like I had done stomach crunches the day before. Throat is a little sore and so is my neck, more ice chips and a heating pad on the back of my neck helped that. I have not taken anything for pain yet and I have been at home for 7 hours now.

I was very impressed with Dr. Watkins also. He always asks if I have any questions and if I do, he explains the answer so that it can be understood. He also called me at a little bit ago to see how I was doing and if I had any questions. That, to me, was the most surprising and wonderful thing. I have never had the actual doctor take time out of his busy schedule to call during his time at home to see how I was doing.

I would absolutely recommend Dr. Watkins to everyone.

Stephanie Mason

[MyDay2Shine 1]

Sounds like your doing great! Keep it up!

[JAZZ2011 0]

I am so glad to hear that you are feeling well after your surgery. I am being banded next month and am very excited and nervous. Best wishes that you will have a speedy recovery and success on your journey.

[JAZZ2011 0]

Glad to hear that your are feeling well. I am to be banded next month and am very excited and anxious.

Best wishes for a speedy recovery and much success on your journey!!!

[Snoopyloverny 3]

So nice to hear positive results the day of surgery. Your surgery must have been a breeze! Glad u r doing well tonight. pls continue to update your recovery and progress!

[Snoopyloverny 3]

I was just banded this morning. The University Point Outpatient Center in West Chester was wonderful. All of the staff were friendly, none of them judged me for having this surgery at all and they did everything possible to make me comfortable while I was there. I arrived at 8am, my surgery was at 9am, I woke up in recovery at 11am and was out of the facility a little after 12. I had a little nausea and slight discomfort upon wakening. I kept waiting for it to get worse, but it never did. I did bring a pillow with me for the car ride home to splint my incisions (5 in all) and I am glad that I did that. I was eating ice chips, drank some apple juice and walking before I was allowed to go too.

Upon arriving at home I set up a bunch of pillows around me on the couch and relaxed for a little bit. The only pain that I feel is a soreness in upper abdomen, like I had done stomach crunches the day before. Throat is a little sore and so is my neck, more ice chips and a heating pad on the back of my neck helped that. I have not taken anything for pain yet and I have been at home for 7 hours now.

I was very impressed with Dr. Watkins also. He always asks if I have any questions and if I do, he explains the answer so that it can be understood. He also called me at a little bit ago to see how I was doing and if I had any questions. That, to me, was the most surprising and wonderful thing. I have never had the actual doctor take time out of his busy schedule to call during his time at home to see how I was doing.

I would absolutely recommend Dr. Watkins to everyone.

Stephanie Mason

[Snoopyloverny 3]

Look up Tabby Ann, she had surgery today w/ Watkins in Westchester too today!

[Mason33 0]

Thank you everyone and I will look tabbyann up. I am starting to get some more swelling and bruising at the incision sites and I had one incision start to bleed a little and I just put a band aid on it. Throat is feeling better but now the shoulder pain is starting. It's still not terrible but I will probably take a little bit of pain medicine before I go to bed just to be more comfortable. But still no gas and no more burping or nausea/vomiting. Peeing like a racehorse though from all of the sips of Fluid that I have had today, LOL. I will keep everyone updated. I suspect that tomorrow and Friday will be a little more painful because the 2nd & 3rd of any surgery usually is.

[Mason33 0]

Last night was a little rough for me mostly because I am a stomach sleeper and I couldn't do that. Then when I would turn on my side all of my fat would pull at the incisions, LOL. So I had to be creative with the pillow placements. If I would have thought about it sooner, I would have bought me one of those body pillows. Still no nausea or vomiting or gas. Shoulder pain did get uncomfortable last night but the pain meds did help that. Throat feels better today too. Trying to take small sips of my liquids but a couple of times I didn't and it felt like I had a lump underneath my sternum, but it quickly passed. I realize that all of this is a learning process and as long as I can learn from my mistakes then this will go much smoother. I haven't regretted my decision once, yet, LOL. Good luck to everyone and thank you for all the well wishes:)