Finally Banded

[dcmoore 0]

Hello,

I was banded by Dr. Simpson on the 15th. His staff was great. My PCP - had me take some blood pressure meds proir to surgery - I tend to have white coat syndrome - anyways - after surgery - my blood pressure was really low - so they kep me a little longer to make sure all is well.

I am home - just sore.

So - how does everyone get up & down from their bed after surgery? And up & down from anywhere??

Thanks

Diane

292/278/272/150:nervous

[gunn4ya 0]

Congratulations on your band. I used a small pillow and held it firmly against my stomach whenever I had to get up. That helped a lot.

[NJChick 3]

Congratulations !!

I slept in my recliner for 4 nights... I tried the bed but cried LOLOL !!!

Take it easy

[skbishop78 0]

I haven't been banded yet, thats on monday....but when I had a c-section i used a pillow to get up down just like gunn4ya. It helped alot!

[gentlespirit 1]

I slept in my recliner for about 10 days...it's got a high seat and is firm so is relatively easy to get out of. Hope your recovery is smooth and problem-free!

Emily

[HeatherGurl 0]

Recliner here also!!! Our bed is too high and I couldn't sit up or lay down without assistance from DH!

[PhotoNut 7]

The pillow is a wonderful help pressed to your tummy to counter the strain of the muscles. Also, if you roll on your side a bit, sitting up is easier. My hubby was always there with a helping hand too.

Grats on your band! I hope youre up and about quickly.

[picardy3 0]

What if you don't have a recliner? Any other tips on how or where to sleep, get up, etc????

Audra

[gadgetlady 4]

Add extra pillows on your bed. Do you have someone to help you up and down? My dh would grab me (gently) in a bear hug and lower me -- after 2 c-sections he was used to "the drill" and wouldn't let me use my muscles at all. When I had to go to the bathroom in the middle of the night, I would roll to my side, kick my legs over the side of the bed, and slide out. Not graceful, but it avoided using the stomach muscles too much.

You can also buy a wedge pillow at a Linens N Things or Bed Bath & Beyond. They're $20-$30 and they'll make it a lot easier.

It's best if you have help. Even my kids (little) got proficient in helping me open and close the recliner, pull me up, etc.