Dbackfan 38 Posted July 27, 2013 I started the day getting prepped at 6 am and before I knew it I was being wheeled to the car heading home by 8:15 am!! Felt great, wide awake and very happy I made this leap. Pre-surgery jitters? Dozens. Thoughts of backing out? Hundreds! I was lost, confused and full of self-doubt. And let's just say it....I was scared. Complications, death, you name it. What saved my soon-to-be-small butt was reading everyone else's story explaining their surgery from start to finish. It helped me get past the unknown surprises and showed me what to expect. The minute they rolled me in, I was all thumbs up. Anxious, sure. But ready to start my journey! My wife and two teenage boys (my frogs as I call them) have done a great job making me as comfortable as is possible given the fact that I've just been drugged, stabbed 4 times, prodded, poked, lassoed and stitched in under 2.5 hrs. But you know what? Aside from the pain tonight, some moderate, some a bit more, it really wasn't bad at all. Would I do it again? Without question. Tonight will be a rough nights sleep, no doubt. But the rewards will far out weigh these little discomforts. I hope this helped someone? Maybe not. Either way, I'm more than willing to share the specifics of my whole day from the surgery center to my pillow laden bed for recovery. Message me if ever you have a question, fear or panic attack. There are some really good mentors on here and I will NEVER pretend to be as wise as they are. But I am here, for what it's worth. Congrats to all of us for at least doing something to control our own destiny of sorts. I'm proud of you all!! 2 Emma1981 and Alaskanole reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
deleteme 176 Posted July 27, 2013 I started the day getting prepped at 6 am and before I knew it I was being wheeled to the car heading home by 8:15 am!! Felt great' date=' wide awake and very happy I made this leap. Pre-surgery jitters? Dozens. Thoughts of backing out? Hundreds! I was lost, confused and full of self-doubt. And let's just say it....I was scared. Complications, death, you name it. What saved my soon-to-be-small butt was reading everyone else's story explaining their surgery from start to finish. It helped me get past the unknown surprises and showed me what to expect. The minute they rolled me in, I was all thumbs up. Anxious, sure. But ready to start my journey! My wife and two teenage boys (my frogs as I call them) have done a great job making me as comfortable as is possible given the fact that I've just been drugged, stabbed 4 times, prodded, poked, lassoed and stitched in under 2.5 hrs. But you know what? Aside from the pain tonight, some moderate, some a bit more, it really wasn't bad at all. Would I do it again? Without question. Tonight will be a rough nights sleep, no doubt. But the rewards will far out weigh these little discomforts. I hope this helped someone? Maybe not. Either way, I'm more than willing to share the specifics of my whole day from the surgery center to my pillow laden bed for recovery. Message me if ever you have a question, fear or panic attack. There are some really good mentors on here and I will NEVER pretend to be as wise as they are. But I am here, for what it's worth. Congrats to all of us for at least doing something to control our own destiny of sorts. I'm proud of you all!![/quote'] Welcome to the otherside Dbackfan! Rest up! Sent from my iPad using LapBandTalk Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Dbackfan 38 Posted July 27, 2013 Hey Msapp! My favorite poster! I can't sleep just yet.... But I'm trying. How are you? We both used the same place and surgeon. Glad to hear its all going pretty smooth for you. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
deleteme 176 Posted July 27, 2013 Hey Msapp! My favorite poster! I can't sleep just yet.... But I'm trying. How are you? We both used the same place and surgeon. Glad to hear its all going pretty smooth for you. It is going well! I had my first fill Wednesday. It was not the most pleasant experience, but not the worst either! I slept the first night with the help of the Lortab he prescribed. I also had to sleep in my daughter's bed as mine is tall and I couldn't climb in! I can't wait to hear your progress! I'm down 22 lbs as of this morning. What part of the valley do you live? I'm in San Tan Valley/Queen Creek. Let me know if you have any questions...I may have some words of wisdom...or if not wisdom, I have a lot of words I can share! Sent from my iPad using LapBandTalk Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Dbackfan 38 Posted July 27, 2013 You're the bomb. So funny, too. I'm down 20 lbs so far. About 50 to go and then just try to maintain from there. I live in the Tempe / Ahwatukee area. I'm sure I will have tons of questions, so stay tuned! I'll be looking forward to more of your posts. They're fun to read. Hope all is well and good luck to us both! -Dave Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bandista 7,466 Posted July 27, 2013 Congratulations and thanks -- very reassuring to hear these stories. Happy recuperating! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
deleteme 176 Posted July 31, 2013 I started the day getting prepped at 6 am and before I knew it I was being wheeled to the car heading home by 8:15 am!! Felt great' date=' wide awake and very happy I made this leap. Pre-surgery jitters? Dozens. Thoughts of backing out? Hundreds! I was lost, confused and full of self-doubt. And let's just say it....I was scared. Complications, death, you name it. What saved my soon-to-be-small butt was reading everyone else's story explaining their surgery from start to finish. It helped me get past the unknown surprises and showed me what to expect. The minute they rolled me in, I was all thumbs up. Anxious, sure. But ready to start my journey! My wife and two teenage boys (my frogs as I call them) have done a great job making me as comfortable as is possible given the fact that I've just been drugged, stabbed 4 times, prodded, poked, lassoed and stitched in under 2.5 hrs. But you know what? Aside from the pain tonight, some moderate, some a bit more, it really wasn't bad at all. Would I do it again? Without question. Tonight will be a rough nights sleep, no doubt. But the rewards will far out weigh these little discomforts. I hope this helped someone? Maybe not. Either way, I'm more than willing to share the specifics of my whole day from the surgery center to my pillow laden bed for recovery. Message me if ever you have a question, fear or panic attack. There are some really good mentors on here and I will NEVER pretend to be as wise as they are. But I am here, for what it's worth. Congrats to all of us for at least doing something to control our own destiny of sorts. I'm proud of you all!![/quote'] Dback how are you doing? Sent from my iPad using LapBandTalk Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Dbackfan 38 Posted August 1, 2013 Dback how are you doing? Sent from my iPad using LapBandTalk Awwww... Thanks for checking in on me! I'm doing quite well for a wimp. (What guy isn't?). Some port pain still but that's to be expected and I have Mr. Lortab on call when needed. Getting tired of shakes, Jello and other liquids but I get to move on to mushies in a couple days. Woo-hoo! Now, if I can just figure out how to fit a Big Mac in the Nutra Bullet.... How are you? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
deleteme 176 Posted August 1, 2013 Awwww... Thanks for checking in on me! I'm doing quite well for a wimp. (What guy isn't?). Some port pain still but that's to be expected and I have Mr. Lortab on call when needed. Getting tired of shakes' date=' Jello and other liquids but I get to move on to mushies in a couple days. Woo-hoo! Now, if I can just figure out how to fit a Big Mac in the Nutra Bullet.... How are you?[/quote'] I am doing great! I tried my hand at Chipotle yesterday and was happy to know I can eat it and not get stuck! Now if I could just get them to give a much smaller portion and not charge me for the whole thing! Haha! When is your first follow-up appointment? They are really tight on booking so be sure to schedule them in advance. Sent from my iPad using LapBandTalk Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Dbackfan 38 Posted August 1, 2013 I am doing great! I tried my hand at Chipotle yesterday and was happy to know I can eat it and not get stuck! Now if I could just get them to give a much smaller portion and not charge me for the whole thing! Haha! When is your first follow-up appointment? They are really tight on booking so be sure to schedule them in advance. Sent from my iPad using LapBandTalk Aug 20th! That's six weeks in. Is that normal? I have a feeling I'm going to hit that bandster hell everyone talks about and starve, thus putting pounds back on. How long are the appointments? I don't want to get stuck there for another hour like before. Glad you're returning to a normal diet. It gives me hope! I do wish you the best, Msapp. Keep smiling, even though it might just be gas! (: -Dave Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
deleteme 176 Posted August 1, 2013 Aug 20th! That's six weeks in. Is that normal? I have a feeling I'm going to hit that bandster hell everyone talks about and starve' date=' thus putting pounds back on. How long are the appointments? I don't want to get stuck there for another hour like before. Glad you're returning to a normal diet. It gives me hope! I do wish you the best, Msapp. Keep smiling, even though it might just be gas! (: -Dave[/quote'] I had surgery 6/20 and my first follow up was 7/24. I can tell you I felt like I was in the green zone up until the 2 days before I went in. I found out I already had 4 cc's in my band from surgery. Chances are you do too. I did NOT feel like I was in bandster hell at all. Just watch your portions and eat when you are hungry. Also, make sure to eat your Protein first. I feel fuller much longer as long as I have good protein! My appointment took a bit longer than normal because the nurse I saw missed/couldn't find my port! She had to call for back up who consequently had no issues with finding my port. I wish I could remember the nurses name as I don't want her again! When she numbed me and then stuck in the big needle for the unfill/fill it hurt like a son of a gun! The back up person was amazing...didn't feel a thing. I return to my teaching duties Friday and therefore have no choice but to keep smiling! Ooh, one thing I've noticed is an increased loudness to any burp that exits my body. My special Ed students will LOVE this, especially the one who has a disability that causes her to belch loudly. Good times, good times! Sent from my iPad using LapBandTalk 1 Bandista reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Dbackfan 38 Posted August 2, 2013 I had surgery 6/20 and my first follow up was 7/24. I can tell you I felt like I was in the green zone up until the 2 days before I went in. I found out I already had 4 cc's in my band from surgery. Chances are you do too. I did NOT feel like I was in bandster hell at all. Just watch your portions and eat when you are hungry. Also' date=' make sure to eat your Protein first. I feel fuller much longer as long as I have good protein! My appointment took a bit longer than normal because the nurse I saw missed/couldn't find my port! She had to call for back up who consequently had no issues with finding my port. I wish I could remember the nurses name as I don't want her again! When she numbed me and then stuck in the big needle for the unfill/fill it hurt like a son of a gun! The back up person was amazing...didn't feel a thing. I return to my teaching duties Friday and therefore have no choice but to keep smiling! Ooh, one thing I've noticed is an increased loudness to any burp that exits my body. My special Ed students will LOVE this, especially the one who has a disability that causes her to belch loudly. Good times, good times! Sent from my iPad using LapBandTalk[/quote'] How funny. Can you burp the alphabet, though, that's the question! So after you got your first fill could you notice a difference in eating, hunger and feeling full or satisfied? Did it make you eat less than before the fill? 1 Bandista reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
deleteme 176 Posted August 2, 2013 How funny. Can you burp the alphabet' date=' though, that's the question! So after you got your first fill could you notice a difference in eating, hunger and feeling full or satisfied? Did it make you eat less than before the fill?[/quote'] I felt satisfied much sooner after my fill. It also made me eat slower and smaller because I am terrified of getting stuck. I cannot burp the alphabet, but I can rattle the windows! Haha, just kidding....or am I? Sent from my iPad using LapBandTalk Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Dbackfan 38 Posted August 2, 2013 I felt satisfied much sooner after my fill. It also made me eat slower and smaller because I am terrified of getting stuck. I cannot burp the alphabet' date=' but I can rattle the windows! Haha, just kidding....or am I? Sent from my iPad using LapBandTalk[/quote'] Good to know, thank you. And good luck getting back to teaching tomorrow! I'm back in the swing on Monday. Can't wait, going a little stir crazy. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Helli 49 Posted August 4, 2013 Msapp77 and Dbackfan thank you I am learning so much from reading your posts. I don't get banded until October 4th but trying to get all the info I can before. 3 Emma1981, deleteme and Dbackfan reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
