It's official, I'm a bandster

[*susan* 1,709]

Hi Everyone! I'm a bandster !:eek:

I had my surgey yesterday morning at 7:30. They kept me overnight. The first thing I did when they woke me up in recovery was ask if my liver was ok and did I get the band. Obviously, they said everything went great and I got the band. The only problem I had was my blood pressure was way to low and they kept waking me every thirty minutes to check it. But, it finally went back to normal this morning.

I think the only incision that actually hurts is the one where my port is. I am also having a lot of feelings like cramps in my tummy. I hope this isin't to much info., but the Dr. told me that is probably gas pains and that I need to walk and try and let out the gas. I have been walking, but I have failed to poof so far. But, at least, so far, I am not having the shoulder pain that a lot of you mentioned having.

Were any of you super tired? I can hardly seem to keep my eyes open. I woke up at the hospital at 6:30 and went back to sleep by 7:00 and slept most of the morning at the hospital. We got home at noon and I plopped down on the couch and slept for four more hours. I have been up for about 1 1/2 hours and feel exhausted and am ready to sleep some more. Is this normal?

Over all though, it wasn't too bad. I am having pain, which the doctor gave me a liquid pain killer, Loratab Elixor, which seems to help. I also hate going from laying down or sitting down to standing up. It really hurts when I do that.

Well, I will let you know how the next few days go. Thanks for all the advice.

[K@t 38]

Hey Susan,

Glad to know everything went ok, and glad that your feeling ok. I was really sleepy when I got home too, I slept almost the entire next day. I still feel like I want to nap in the afternoon but I'm trying not to because is I do I don't sleep at night.

Keep us posted!

Heather

[Mystjin 0]

Congrats on the band! I just got my insurance approval and have my pre-op appt. May 10. Hope to be joining the bandster brigade soon!

[Yoda 0]

congrats. take care of yourself.

[disneynut 0]

Congratulations! I remember being very tired and sleeping a lot for the first few days. It didn't take a lot to wear me out. It does hurt a lot to get up and down. Luckily, my mom stayed with me and helped me off the couch. Using a pillow to get up worked for me along with a heating pad. It will be better - everyday better than the last. Keep us posted.

[Elisabethsew 50]

Welcome and yes, it's normal to feel tired and sore for several days. Force yourself to walk and make sure you stay hydrated. I hope you have a speedy recovery.

[3loves 0]

Hi Susan ~ Congratulations!! I'm glad to hear everything is going well so far. I hope you get over that sleepiness by tomorrow so you can watch the race. Please forgive, I can't remember your driver. :eek: For some reason, I'm thinking it's Jr. He's favored to win you know?

Here's to a quick and speedy recovery. :eek:

[*susan* 1,709]

Thanks for the encouragement everyone. I am feeling ok. I had some real bouts with nausea last night and this morning. Took all I had to work through it and not vomit. Fortunately, one of the prescriptions my doctor sent home with me was specifically for nausea and vomiting.

I am still having a lot of pain. I also noticed I have 5 incision points instead of 4, not sure why. I am going to ask when I go to my post-op appointment.

So, just curious, did any of you gain weight right after the surgery? I got on the scales this morning and it showed a 3 pound gain! Could that be from all the iv's or something? I sure haven't ate anything.

Oh, 3loves, my favorite driver is Tony Stewart. Did you see his bad wreck in the busch race? Scared the you-know-what out of me watching him flip like that.

[Iluvharleys 15]

Welcome to bandland!:clap2: :clap2: :clap2:

[Vegaswildflower 0]

Suasn,

Hope your feeling better and getting around, good for you the walking will do you a wold of good! As for the tiredness, I had the same thung, Its my understanding that the effect of the anastishia (I know its spelled wrong) and the bodys healing itsself makes you so tired, I know I could be awake for a couple of hours and then have an intense need to lie down and I would sleep like some one hit me on the head.

take the next few days easy.. and welcome to bandland, your gona love it!

[Yoda 0]

Susan, I have 5 incision points....I think most ppl have 5. Don't forget one is for the camera and one is to hold the liver back....

[PhotoNut 7]

Hi Susan! Welcome to bandland! As everyone has said, it is normal to be tired. Your body has gone through a lot of "shock" from the surgery and now it's focusing its enery on healing the "injuries". Follow its lead and do what you can when you feel up to it, but get all the rest you need.

I remember the first time I looked at myself in the mirror after surgery. My reaction was, "I paid $26,000 for THIS?!" My stomach was so bloated, I looked pregnant! I weighed and much to my horror I had gained 8 pounds! I was told this was from all the fluids pumped into me via IV. And sure enough it went away and I started losing about a pound a day. One day I even lost 8 pounds! After you switch from liquids back to more solid foods, that rapid weight loss will slow down. It's even normal for some to gain a few pounds during this phase. After the swelling goes down, you will be able to eat just like you did pre-band, not that you should, so you'll start getting the hunger stuff to deal with until you get a fill and some restriction. Once that happens, the weight should come off at about 2 pounds per week (average).

Sounds like you are doing really well. I'm happy for ya! Keep sip, sip, sipping on that water!

[seminole 0]

Congrats Susan,

Get all the rest you can and do exactly like the dr says.....Take care and keep us posted. How do you feel sitting in a chair and typing?

[*susan* 1,709]

Thanks for all the support guys. I think the weirdest thing is that I think I am actually feeling my liquids flow from my pouch into my stomach. I have never had that sensation before. Does anyone else feel it?

Seminole, lol, I am not sitting in a chair. I am lieing on the couch with a pillow on my lap and my laptop computer on top of it. I don't think I could sit in a chair for too long.

[seminole 0]

Susan,

Just asking as I have to take a flight back after my surgery....You are having different sensations with the band? I could use a few more sensations in my life..lol!!!