Morsaille 4 Posted April 13, 2006 Yoda, The barium swallow shows the band placement. It is the best way to make sure stuff is going through your brand new band stoma. It is painless, just chalky. You drink and they take pictures, I even got a souvenir photo... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Hedwig 0 Posted April 13, 2006 I just wanted to say thanks for this question. I will be going through this very soon and found so much comfort in all the responses :Banane04: :mad: . Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
tracylou 0 Posted April 13, 2006 reading all of your messages i dont know if i am nervous or excited dont want a catheter wish i could sleep for about a week after so all pain would be gone photoNut you make me laugh with all your repiles to us non banders due to be banded 26th Aptil cant wait really HOW DO YOU GET A THREAD ON THIS SITE CAN ONLY ANSWER THREADS Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
HarleyNana 10 Posted April 13, 2006 My catheter was put in after I was in taken to the operating room and removed before I got to my room, all while I was still out. I awoke to the sound of a door opening and closing, opening and closing, I was starting to think it was the Pearlie gates, then I realized I was in a room next to one of those double doors that ya hit a button to open. As for pain, it was more of an inconvenience than actual pain. I had to wear those inflatable leg tubes to prevent blood clots, which felt like I was shackled. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Yoda 0 Posted April 13, 2006 thanks for the barium info Marseille! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Yoda 0 Posted April 13, 2006 eep, I go the name wrong!!! Sorry!! :cry Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
maryb 1 Posted April 13, 2006 Bakogal & Tracylou: will you be banded out patient or in patient? If out patient they will not catheter you before the surgery. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
siestaqh 0 Posted April 13, 2006 HI, I had surgery the same day at the same place as Boo. I must have gotten my pain drugs quicker, as I didn't have any pain at all. I was slightly thirsty and was refreshed by the ice chips, but mostly I slept for the rest of the day and thru the night. I had a sizable hernia that they repaired during the surgery, and am amazed how much better that feels. I did get "carsick" on the ride from the clinic to the hotel (TJ drivers!), but a shot of dramamine solved that. About 3 days out, I had acid indigestion, but Tums and a few sips of Slim Fast solved that. In the past I have had severe nausea after anesthetic, but I told them that and they gave me something prior to surgery (and probably after) that controlled it. I am now at the yogurt/Slim Fast stage and feeling more satisfied. I am being a bit careful, per instructions, about not lifting anything heavy because of the hernia repair. Since I have been home, tho, I have completely repainted a 2300 sf. home that I am moving into. Penny Dr. Ortiz, 4/5/06 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Tootarts 0 Posted April 13, 2006 I ft like shit! It took me a while to feel better,I'm a big baby. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
fiveholts714 0 Posted April 14, 2006 I hurt a lot when I woke up. My lower back was killing me, but they give you IV meds and that worked well. I got ice chips after I was in my room, but honestly I was ready for a steak. I was up pretty quickly. And my pain was ok after that. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
