Lap Band pre-surgery

[jgordo17 0]

My lap band surgery is scheduled for August 14th. I am excited, yet a bit nervous. I would love to hear how the day of surgery went, and how you felt the couple of days after it. It was great to read about the things I would need post surgery.

Thanks for all the great tips. Looking forward to working my way down the line as well.

[AnotherMe 0]

Olivia, congratulations! two more weeks, it will FLY by!

I was banded last October, and the surgery itself was a breeze. I arrived at 6 am, did all of the pre-op stuff (p in cup, BP, change into gown, port in hand).. answered medical history questions, etc. Surgeon and anestheislogist (sp?) came by to see if I had any questions, and before I knew it they pushed some med in my port and I was out! I remember waking up and being suprised it was over! It was a weird feeling, I just remember feeling pressure in my abdomen.

After I was good and awake, the torture began :Banane56: j/k... they had me sit up, helped me put on my clothes, trip to the bathroom. The hardest part was drinking a 20 oz bottle of Water before I left! The Dr required this before discharge, and although they allow you as much time as you need to finish it - I really wasn't thirsty! But, I took small sips and eventually it was all gone.

I was glad to have a pillow with me for the ride home, my Mom brought me to her house where I took a nap (I could barely get in and out of the bed) and rested for a few hours. I have to say I think this was the hardest part for the first couple of days.. moving around, getting up/down & in/out. I went home later that evening and slept in my recliner. Then next couple of days I was mighty tired, I took the liquid codeine every 4-6 hours and tried to sip broth. I had no appetite!

Tried to go back to work on Friday (surgery was Monday), but could only hang for a few hours. Desk job, sitting upright was too much for me. So, I went home to rest and back at work after the weekend. Much better. Still used a pillow behind my back, seemed to help sitting in my chair at my desk.

I wish you the best, report back with details!

Karla

[jgordo17 0]

Thank you so much for the detailed info. Everyone else has said you will be up and at it the next day and back to work in two. I really appreciate knowing I will have a rough few days. Thanks for the honesty. If you think of any particular details, or things that helped you through, I would love to hear. I will definitely keep you informed. Talk to you soon.