Good luck to Feb 1 Surgeries!!

[FloridaSunshine 48]

Yep I left the hospital at around 3. (I got there at 6:30 this morning)

Ok the honest truth is I feel pretty good. - Of course the incision points are sore and especially where the port is. I had HORRIBLE nausea when I woke up, I was terrified I was going to throw up. My pain was about a 3-4. but I could hear the guy next to me in recovery who had also had a band put in said his pain was a 10... so the pain no doubt varies dramatically.

the doctor gave me script for some liquid pain killer but it makes me so sick to my stomach I think I'm going to tough it out.. I'd rather feel uncomfortable than throw up and rip my stitches.

One odd thing, I keep getting the hiccups. I've read on here that is a sign that you are "full" but I haven't eaten anything so, it is probably my body just trying to adjust.

All in all, I really can't complain!

BTW... I heard another woman saying she had a hernia repaired at the same time... she was staying over night as well.

[50for50 72]

Home! Feeling pretty good especially with the codeine... I has hiatal hernia repair too but still discharged. Enjoy the night in the hospital, sometimes nice to be waited on, even like this.

Did any of you today get "filled"? My band is empty; wondering if that's just how my Dr does it?

[FloridaSunshine 48]

Home! Feeling pretty good especially with the codeine... I has hiatal hernia repair too but still discharged. Enjoy the night in the hospital, sometimes nice to be waited on, even like this.

Did any of you today get "filled"? My band is empty; wondering if that's just how my Dr does it?

I cam home "empty" too. I see my surgeon in two weeks. - he said just focus on healing right now... clear liquids... I think it is going to be REALLY hard to get anywhere near 800 calories.

[NJDanielle27 76]

Hi everyone! I went home yesterday after surgery around 3:00. I had a very hard time with coming off the anesthesia. I also had a hard time going to the bathroom but it all worked out. Yesterday was horrible. I couldn't eat and just drank Water. I was so sick to my stomach and I was freezing all evening. My face was pale. I also didn't realize I would have to pee every 45 minutes. Today is so much better! I drank some milk, took liquid Motrin and have been doing laps around the house.

[50for50 72]

So glad everyone seems to be doing well so far! I needed pain meds about 6am but was afraid to take them on an empty stomach so I ate 1/2 of a SF Jello. Seemed fine. This morning I mixed a scoop of unflavored Protein Powder with light apple juice. Strange consistency, but got about 10 oz down.

Anyone else "eating" anything?

[MandaMom23 684]

Hi everyone! Thank so much for your thoughts, prayers, and well wishes! I got home yesterday around 1pm. Went into surgery at 9:10...all went well! I'm feeling fairly well, mostly just sore around where the port is. I'm also having some of the gas pains in my shoulder. I have been sipping on liquids a lot, but haven't eaten anything yet...not hungry. I need to try to get some Protein in me though. My band is empty, no fills until I'm 6 weeks out. So glad you other ladies seem to be doing well too!

I still can't believe I finally have my band!! YAY!

[general_antiope 189]

Glad to hear it Mandy!!

[WMHB (Dave) 26]

Glad to hear all you brave ladies are doing well after surgery! Take it slow and easy!

[Cindy2013 99]

It is so hard to keep everyone straight when we haven't met face to face.

Manda, 50for50, Danielle, and Florida Sunshine, I hope your day 2 is going well and that the pain isn't too bad. Let us know how you are doing soon.

Cindy

[FloridaSunshine 48]

Hi 50... I am not supposed to eat anything for the first week. Clear Liquids only. but I have to admit, I'm scared to eat so it is fine with me

[FloridaSunshine 48]

I just realized that All of us that were banded on the same day have between 75 and 100 pounds to loose. We can literally do this together...

[50for50 72]

Smell of Super Bowl food not tempting at all. Got 8oz of Muscle Milk Lite down between best and lunch. Feel like I could be done for the day.

How is everyone's pain levels? My gas pain is sharp, on my left shoulder but decreasing in area. Hope it's gone tomorrow. Took a shower today. The bruising around the incisions is pretty hideous looking. Not going back to work for a few days. I scheduled the time off in case, and even though I feel better I want to go slow and adjust mentally too.

Hope you are all having good days!

[FloridaSunshine 48]

Hi 50, today I'm feeling pretty good. Felt drained this morning but am doing better now. I was so lucky not to get the gas pains. My stomach was so puffy from the gas and my back hurt (I've been sleeping with a hot Water bottle because I can't find the heating bad.) but I didn't have any shoulder aches.

I have to admit, today i'm able to drink without any restriction at all. I can't feel anything when the liquid goes down. This week I'm on clear liquids, next week it is "filled" liquids and the following is "mushies".

so far I haven't felt hungry at all, so that makes me happy.

[MandaMom23 684]

I'm still feeling sore today, especially around my largest incision. I haven't needed any pain meds at all today, so that's good. I'm also still feeling bloated. I'm assuming the bloating is from the gas. My stomach is rumbling non stop, but I don't feel hungry at all. I took a shower, and took my bandaids off, and got light headed (from taking off the bandaids and not knowing what I would see! ...I'm such a baby! haha). Hoping everyday just keeps getting better and better.

I'm on full liquids until the 19th...so I can have greek yogurt, sugar free pudding, sf popsicles, broth, unsweetened applesauce, Protein Drinks. So far everything's going down ok, but I do get uncomfortable if I eat too fast.

[NJDanielle27 76]

Hi ladies. I am feeling a lot better today. The difference from Friday is amazing. I am not going back to work yet since I still need a couple days. I lay on the couch and then get up and do laps around the house. Most of my gas is right in my chest. Have you guys been able to eat? I only had Water on Fri, water and maybe 8oz of skim milk yesterday and today I had some water, green tea, and 2 oz of Soup. Even though my stomach is growling, I feel so bloated that I don't feel like eating. I am forcing myself to have more soup later. Are you guys getting your 64oz of water in? I can't get anywhere near that right now. By the way, I've never been so happy to need to pass gas! Ok here comes the major tmi, have you ladies had a BM? I haven't and starting to wonder if I should start taking something like MOM - I just don't want worse gas cramps. Let me know and good luck to the ladies going tomorrow!!!! WE CAN DO THIS!