Lap Band pre-surgery

jgordo17 · July 30, 2006

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 · July 30, 2006

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 · July 31, 2006

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.