Finally Post-Op!!!

[nickintexas75 3]

Today was the big day. The entire surgery stay was about 4 hours. I woke up with a massive headache, sore throat, cotton mouth, and very bloated feeling.

It has been about 6 hours since being discharged and I have been sipping cool Water and had my first dose of pain meds. I feel a little more comfortable, but still thirsty and my head still hurts a bit. Kind of a "hang over" headache.

I feels a bit surreal, but I know I made the best decision and can't wait to feel ten years younger.

I took a week off from work and plan to relax and let this all sink in. Good luck to all and God Bless.

[Cazzy 725]

Good to hear it went well for you and you are home and on your road to recovery

[dhales 98]

Nick - You will most likely feel 100% better tomorrow. I had my surgery around noon yesterday and I was quite miserable with chest pain and left arm pain. But as of today...I don't have it anymore...just a weird dull ache in my tummy. I keep telling myself the same thing - that this was a good decision and will help me reach my goal. It really has helped to read everyone's challenges on this forum....so I kind of knew what to expect.

[lifebegins2012 21]

Congrats Nick and welcome to the 'new banders'( or should I say 'fully fledged banders'?)!

I'm 6 days post op and it really has flown by!! I've not needed pain meds for last 3 days and not actually had any pain or sickness just a little discomfort.

One good thing I've found is that I am losing a lb a day since my op. I know this will change but it sure is helping give me a boost. Heat pads are great for shoulder and stomach but having a pillow in the bed one side of stomach gives you a feeling of security too.

Also take something to prevent Constipation. I didn't have a problem as such and knew it would be day 5 or later before 1st post op BM but I can't say it was pleasant and am drinking prune juice now to make things a little easier next time I go!

[nickintexas75 3]

Thank you all for the advice and words of encouragement. Ten hours post-op and I am ready for a good nights sleep. I feel very tired, but comfortable. No shoulder pain whatsoever. I'm gonna try drinking a Protein shake for Breakfast.