It's Official, Got Lap Band Surgery Today!

[vingotti33 14]

It's official Peeps, I am in. I was banded today. After a night of not sleeping much I woke up @ 6 a..m and started getting ready.My wife and children accompanied me for the start of my journey. I must say they have been extremely supportive. Days where I wanted to cheat on my liquid diet they didn't let me do it. For the most part they have been really good with not eating great food in front of me. Although I must say they that they did me dirty one night crushing some Chipotle in front of me talking about how good it was. (What's up with that) OK I left my house @ 7:00 a.m., all kinds of thoughts were running through my head. My wife and I had the discussion of if I do not make it this what you need to do and what I want and don't want.

We arrived @ 7:45 a.m. and I think I was third on the list. It was kind of cool to see people that I went to the seminars with as they were getting prepared for surgery. I could tell they were excited but nervous as well. We talked for a bit and gave each other encouraging words. Ok, so I made my way to my bed and went through the checklist. Let me say, the staff was excellent from top to bottom. So my nurse asked me a series of questions and then the fun started. We had a wonderful time trying to find a vein to put my IV in. My veins were hiding today. So they finally put my IV in my neck. I remember my family coming back and talking to me for a little bit and then there was a medical team surrounding me. I remember them telling me what was going to happen and the Anesthiaolgist telling me did I choose were I wanted to go on vacation because once the medicine kicks in I will be there. I said yes and they started the meds. I briefly remember starting to roll back to the OR next thing I remember I was waking up and the procedure was over. I came too and a nurse was there standing there welcoming me back. I must have been startled not realizing where I was, she handled me well. I asked her how things went and if I had any issues. She said no you were great. Next thing I know the nurse was feeding me some ice. Then another nurse asked if I felt like I could get up? I said yes and they helped me up to sit in a chair. I had wobbly legs lol! I sat there for about twenty minutes as they prepared me for discharge. I was back home around 12:30 p.m.! I had no pain, I felt great. My stomach felt weird, I guess it was from gas. I walked around to get some gas out my system. Then I took a nap.

So far I have drunk some chicken broth and some Water. I haven't had any pain meds or any upset stomach medicine, I hear I will be in my most pain tomorrow and the day after. My stomach is swollen where my band is, I haven't been hungry, but my throat feels scratchy. Well I am ready to get going and lose more fat. So far I have lost thirty pounds. No turning back now, it's full steam ahead. I have made my mind up to change my lifestyle and get my extra sexy back. I look forward to taking this journey with you guys. We got this.

[pen527 6]

Holy wow! You went in at 7:45am and were home at noon? That's just wild to me, I had an overnight stay in the hospital and everything went fine. Hmmmmm....

Well, I'm excited for you. You've done great already in preparing for your surgery and you'll soon find just how exciting it is to lose that extra weight. Follow your doctor's orders and you'll be fine.

Good luck my friend!

[vingotti33 14]

Thank you Pen, yes they got me out of there quickly. They did a great job with me. I see why now that they are a Center of Excellence. Thank you for your encouraging words, I wish you the same success.

[Annfargo 5]

I had to be at the hopsital at 11:30am didn't have surgery til 2:00pm was out by 7:00pm. I think they might push ppl out to fast!!! Wasn't feeling the best. I hope your journey goes great, good luck!

[slimwishes 1]

Congratulations! I had my surgery today as well. Was in the OR at 7:30a and out at 1:00p. Everyone at the surgery center was so nice but I couldn't wait to be in the comfort of my own home. Minimal pain, no appetite. It feels surreal.

[vingotti33 14]

Thanks ladies! Congratulations to you as well! Slimwishes I am with you on that, I wanted to get to the comfort of my own home. Let's see how I feel tomorrow.

[pink dahlia 2,513]

just had mine tues dec 13th . i was in the hosp at 5;45 am and out at 11 am ! really fast !! i didnt have hardly any pain since then , i quit taking that nasty liquid pain med the 2nd day and switched to liquid tylenol. didnt need that after the 3rd day either. hope your journey is pain free and that you do well. i rested all tues weds and thurs, by fri i was so bored and felt fine, so i xmas shopping. best of luck to you, let us know how it goes.

[Shellie2011 2]

That's great that your surgery went so well and you were able to leave so quickly! I am 4 days post op now. I had my surgery @ 9am and it was about 8:30pm before I could be released. They wanted to make sure I could keep the liquid down. But I was so ready to go home lol I see u had Dr Trace Curry. I hear he is excellent! I am just across the river in Ky. I was referred to Dr. Smith by a family member and he is great, but his office staff not so much and its hard to even get to speak to the dietician or get a call back if u need help. I wish I had done more research on my own. Anyway, Congratulations :-) and best of luck on your journey!

[shakey88 37]

Great job and welcome on the journey!

[vingotti33 14]

Thank you ladies! Shellie congratulations on your journey. I am very pleased with Dr. Curry and his staff. That has to be rough that the dietitian hasn't been obtainable for you. We need good dieticians to help us. I have been sore like I did 5000 sit ups. I get these extended hiccups that irritates my stomach. Overall though not too bad. I haven't been able to eat much or drink as much as I should. I plan on eating a little more and drinking more Water today. Well Merry Christmas to everyone, have a safe holiday!

[Schuywalker724 0]

Hello All,

Another new kid in the class. I just got banded on Thursday. Checked in at 8:30 am Had surgery about 10 was in recovery about 12 and went home at 10pm.

So far, so goo. At first my stomach was feeling so empty, but I began doing a little more sipping and now it is better. Not in any real pain, doing some walking, but a lot of sleeping yesterday,. I was scared and excited at the same time. I am glad that I am not on this journey alone.

[vingotti33 14]

Congratulations, no you are not by yourself, we are here with you.

[sandybraman 18]

Congratulations to all of you and thank you for posting about your surgeries. I'm having mine on 12/30 and am so excited; its helped so much to read about your experiences and recommendations. Please keep giving us updates!

[loretta\ Baconton Georgia 10]

sandybraman I would have never been able to go through the week of Christmas on that darn sugar buster diet !! I hated it but I did get some weight off!! Being banded is not meant to always be easy for us but it is going to be rewarding in the end. Family support is a big tool to have and we can also work together and give advise of what we have done to keep each other sane.