Banded This Morning

[amce123 5]

I had my procedure (done laproscopically and outpatient) this morning. Arrived ay 7:30 am, prepped and in operating room by 8:30 AM.

I woke up in recovery at 10 AM, and was on my way home by 11:00AM.

I can walk (with ease) - am a little sore at the incision sight, but nothing awful. My throat is a little sore from the anesthesia tube, but that is the worst of it. I do have minor gas pain in my upper shoulder. Dr had to repair a hernia while he was in there.

I've responded to emails for work, napped a little, and have daydreamed of the changes to come for me.

I have been on liquids for past 3 weeks to drop pre-surgery weight - it was only really challenging on Thanksgiving, but I know will be worth it.

I'm on my way..and should have considered this years ago.

Starting weight 201.5, Day of Surgery 192... Goal 150 (or south)...

Dont be afraid...

[Dawn200321 146]

Congrats to you!!

[54Shirley 105]

Congrats ! Welcome to the Other Side.

Shirley.

[carymom 4]

That is fantastic. I love your positive attitude!

[shaah 0]

Wow! Congrats, I wish you the best, thanks for sharing

[Marv_BevHallam 1]

I wish you the best. I hope when I get it done it is that easy also. Well, Continued success on this journey you are on I'm pulling for you.

[readytogoforit 172]

wow, that's amazing! great job girl!! take care of yourself and keep hydrated.

[lucky2bLAURA 31]

So happy for you!!! Congrats....

[LB4Me 35]

Congratulations. Remember to stay hydrated and get you Protein in when you feel up to it.

[brendap 2]

That is such good news and sort of a relief to me. I have heard the horror stories about the gas pains. I think I am scared of that the most! Thanks so much for sharing.

[horsegirl315 114]

Congrats! Your surgery was shorter than some of my preop appointments LOL

[SkinnyMiniMe 63]

Happy Band-Day!!!! Wishing you a speedy recovery...hoping to post a similar thread after my "Hopey Will" (I named my lapband) is put in on 12/12

[elgrande 55]

Congrats! Just make sure to drink liquids to stay hydrated.

[tabithainbremerton 7]

Congrats and I'm jealous, LOL. Made me think of mine coming up. I hope to be up to being on here that day too. GOod luck!

[Karrie88 1]

Wonderful news!! Happy "Band" day!!