Oprah Lynn 715 1 Posted October 1, 2013 I was just banded this morning!! 1 NewMeDebbie reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Amy Carter 67 Posted October 1, 2013 Out and up in my hospital room. Not much pain, only when getting in and out of bed, but I know I am on pain killers, so who knows how it will be later. Port, at belly button, hurts bad when moving to get up. I'm so glad it's done and soon my daughter and husband will be at my side. Surgery was at 2pm, and I've slept quote a bit. Good. Gotta go, ice chips await! Glad you are doing well Pura. I am so glad you didn't have to wait any longer for your surgery. I went back for prep at 6:40 this morning and then I was put under a few minutes to 8. All my incisions are on the upper part of my tummy which is nice for wearing more clothes, but no bra for a while lol. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Amy Carter 67 Posted October 1, 2013 I was just banded this morning!! Congrats to you Oprah Lynn. How are you feeling? Did you stay over night or get to go home? 1 Oprah Lynn 715 reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Oprah Lynn 715 1 Posted October 1, 2013 I was able to come home after the procedure. I feel some discomfort. I fell asleep and my 40lb dog jumped on me and the pain feels almost unbearable at this time. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
5.0junkie 770 Posted October 1, 2013 Congratulations to all the September 2013 bandsters!! After today there will be no more 1 NewMeDebbie reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
NewMeDebbie 196 Posted October 1, 2013 Went to work again today - maxi dress and overthrow this time. no more bra and pants...they hit 2 of my incisions. They really hurt about 2 hours before I got off work yesterday. Going to be smarter today. I am off Friday, so I just have to get thru today, tomorrow and Thursday. I think I can do it Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kathytej 134 Posted October 1, 2013 Got banded September 25th, 7 days today. Some days are good some are challenging but i remain positive. Thank you for all the post that had help me on the most challenging days. I am already walking 20 min a day and doing so arms excersice routines. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Amy Carter 67 Posted October 1, 2013 Went to work again today - maxi dress and overthrow this time. no more bra and pants...they hit 2 of my incisions. They really hurt about 2 hours before I got off work yesterday. Going to be smarter today. I am off Friday' date=' so I just have to get thru today, tomorrow and Thursday. I think I can do it [/quote'] You can do it Debbie. My incisions are on my upper stomach so no bra for me either. Just take it as easy as you can and you will make it through the rest of the week. 1 NewMeDebbie reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
NewMeDebbie 196 Posted October 1, 2013 thank you Amy! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
PuraVida37 715 Posted October 1, 2013 Just got home. My belly hurts--that's where all my incisions are. Feels like I've been stabbed, which I guess is true in a way. I have some gas pain in my shoulders, but it's not completely horrible. But yes, it does hurt. I am supposed to sip a 2 Protein Shakes by the end of today. OMG it tastes sooooo good after all the bad stuff I had to drink at the hospital. Hope everyone is doing well. I'm gonna go lie down and watch Netflix now to recoup. 1 NewMeDebbie reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dmh102 51 Posted October 1, 2013 Just got home. My belly hurts--that's where all my incisions are. Feels like I've been stabbed' date=' which I guess is true in a way. I have some gas pain in my shoulders, but it's not completely horrible. But yes, it does hurt. I am supposed to sip a 2 Protein Shakes by the end of today. OMG it tastes sooooo good after all the bad stuff I had to drink at the hospital. Hope everyone is doing well. I'm gonna go lie down and watch Netflix now to recoup.[/quote'] Congratulations. Glad everything is going well. 2 PuraVida37 and NewMeDebbie reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Amy Carter 67 Posted October 1, 2013 Just got home. My belly hurts--that's where all my incisions are. Feels like I've been stabbed' date=' which I guess is true in a way. I have some gas pain in my shoulders, but it's not completely horrible. But yes, it does hurt. I am supposed to sip a 2 Protein Shakes by the end of today. OMG it tastes sooooo good after all the bad stuff I had to drink at the hospital. Hope everyone is doing well. I'm gonna go lie down and watch Netflix now to recoup.[/quote'] Gas x and heating pad for the gas. I also have been sipping warm broth or hot tea. The heat really helps. Glad you are home and doing well. 1 PuraVida37 reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
5.0junkie 770 Posted October 1, 2013 Hope everyone is doing well and tomorrow brings an even better day. I never had to use a heating pad but warm broth sure did help. I'm five days out and haven't had really any pain today except for my bruising around my port. I had to go up and down several stairs and it messed with me some. I screwed up today though. Worked all day and went from 1 to 5:30 with nothing to drink or eat. Spent the day in the heat and have never had it effect me as much as it did today. Could tell my blood sugar got low and lost energy fast. Learned a valuable lesson. Definitely need to stay hydrated and nourished. Got home and got some juice and could almost feel the rejuvenation with every sip. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
PuraVida37 715 Posted October 1, 2013 Kinda hard to sip once a min for ten, the wait 10 min. I feel like I want it all or nothing. Sipping on clears and Protein Drink til Tuesday. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Amy Carter 67 Posted October 2, 2013 You can do it. You have made it this far nothing can stop you now. 1 PuraVida37 reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites