October 23Rd Bandsters?

[gabirodeffer 1]

I go the 23rd too. Does anyone know if we will be catheterized?

[Jrsmith483 2]

I dont kno. It hasnt crossed my mind lol. I hope NOT

[Alaskanclover 6]

I was not cathrazied. Just drink Water and walk helps the gas pain and take your gas stripes. Good luck. It was a great experience. Let you know the pain tomorrow.

[MiniMi 1,468]

Hey so when they wheeled me into the operating room I said to the team " this doesn't look like Greys Anatomy in here! Why are the lights so bright?" Then we joked around about that and something about dreaming of cabana boys and then I was out!

Point is, wow was it bright in there!

[Banderina 69]

Big day today! I actually slept through the night! But I have my t.o.m...figures on the heaviest day today..how embarassing!!! And I have cramps! Thoughts and prayers to all the bandsters today!

[Banderina 69]

How did everbody do? What pain meds did you get? I was given Tylenol 3 and its making me itchy.

[Alaskanclover 6]

I had Tylenol also but gave me no relief from pain, now on hydrocodone and take Benadryl because it makes me itch, pain is so much less on the new meds.

[Jrsmith483 2]

Surgery was on Oct 23.... released from hospital Oct 27!!!!! Not a pleasant journey so far......

[kittylove32 90]

Jrsmith, how come you were in the hospital so long? I Was same day. Sorry to hear your not doing well. Can you explain your journey so far?

[TDAGrigg 2]

WEll my surgery day was the 23rd...got to come home the day after;m Thursday was the worst day for pain...haven't had much gas pain. The hospital satff was wonderful. My deah husband has been awesome taking care of me. I went to an auction this morning and then we went shopping for a bit; I was ready to come home and rest for an hour or so after that. I go back to work Monday & I do a lot of walking so I am trying to build my stamina up. Also, I'm worried about my Water intake after I return to work. I leave my office for 1.5-2 hrs at a time making 'rounds' in the nursing home & I can't carry something t drink with me at all times...other than that I think I am ready to try this new life-style with my day job !!! So far I have not had any bad experiences.

[Alaskanclover 6]

So I am 2. Months out, no fills yet, my port flipped ,so Monday I get to have another surgery to fix it...grrrr

[MiniMi 1,468]

So I am 2. Months out' date=' no fills yet, my port flipped ,so Monday I get to have another surgery to fix it...grrrr

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Dang it! How frustrating that must be! I was banded 10/5. Keep us posted on your progress!