Well, I'm finally banded

[ralheit 0]

I got my band on 3/6/06. Unfortunately this is my first full day home from the hospital. I had a rare complication that my doctor says only happens to 1-3% of band patients. My stomach swelled so tight around the band that it was choking my stomach. This caused discomfort and a lot of dry heaves. I had to spend a few days with a tube through my nose and into my stomach to pump out all the stomach fluids to help with the heaving. I still had it off and on for the following week. But it has finally settled down. I also now have almost uncontrollabel high blood pressure. It topped out in the hospital at 230/108. Now that I'm home, I'm just taking it easy, taking my meds and praying that I can stay here now. I have lost about 28 pounds though, the hard way.

[3loves 0]

GREAT NEWS on being home. I sent you a PM. Glad your back. :clap2:

[NJChick 3]

OMG you poor thing. I'm so sorry that happened to you but thank God your home and okay. I've never heard of such complications but boy am I glad your doc knew just what to do. Hugs and kisses to you for a speedy recovery.

[the best me 6]

You were being asked about in these parts...so glad you are home. I'm sorry about your complication, though. I was super tight post-surgery, but not like you have been! Take it slow and easy. It's good to have you back!

[PhotoNut 7]

Holy smokes, Robin! So sorry you went through such a hard time, but very glad your home. Keep an eye on the blood pressure! Did they get it back to normal before you came home? Good grief, you poor thing. *hugs*

Well, welcome to bandland.. and honey, 28 pounds is 28 pounds.. no matter what you had to do to get it! What a headstart you're going to have on things when you get going. Keep us posted on how your feeling, ok? *more hugs*

[DOC 0]

You poor thing!!!

Boy did you lose that 28 lbs that hard way!

Welcome to bandland.....

I hope your journey is easier then your entrance......

[mini_me 3]

robin,

so glad you are home and on track to a proper recovery. my heart goes out to you for what you had to go through. i am confident that in the end, it will all be worth it!! i am sending lots of hugs to you!!

[karenj 0]

Poor thing! I am glad you are taking it easy! But on the bright side......... 28lbs rocks! Be safe and watch that blood pressure!

[NeenBand 7]

Robin, welcome home. It's terrible you went through such a hard time, but thank god your on the other side of it now and feeling better.

[fiveholts714 0]

That's rough! You deserve to be 28 pounds lighter!

[ralheit 0]

Thank you all for the welcome back. I am doing much better. I have no trouble with swallowing or any pain. I am monitoring my blood pressure and so far the meds seem to be working. It's good to be back. And I think you're right 28 lbs is 28 lbs. It might not have been pretty, but it's just the start.:biggrin1:

[shackdog 1]

glad to hear you are home and doing better, I am pre op am supposed to have my meeting with the surgeon tomorrow can hardly wait

[3loves 0]

We are glad your back and so happy to hear your feeling better! Here's some hugs for more healing!! :hug: Is there any risk of your stomach swelling again? Maybe you can eventually wean off the blood pressure meds when the doc feels your out of the woods.

I bet Casey was soooo glad to have you home. They can be worse than the kids sometimes. :biggrin1:

Are you on regular liquids or mushies yet? After all you've been through, I'm sure it does feel good to see those scales move! Good job!

[pycca 0]

Glad your feeling better!!!! :clap2: I too had the dry heaves, for almost 8 hours after.. know what ya feel like!!! I at least got out all my gas made it worth something,,, great job on the weigh loss!!! :clap2: :clap2: :clap2:

[danaclark2 0]

Glad you're home!!