katyb 36 Posted May 1, 2012 I have to be at the hospital in about an hour and a half, with surgery to begin about 2 hours after that. After the date changing 3 times and a million stressors, it's time! Wish me luck! I'll update as soon as I feel able to. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
marimar 32 Posted May 1, 2012 My prayers to your way... Good luck Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Gene1970 179 Posted May 1, 2012 Good Luck!!!! Can't wait to hear updates. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Spatters3 315 Posted May 1, 2012 I pray you have an uneventful surgery and a quick recovery! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
katyb 36 Posted May 2, 2012 I've been out of surgery for several hours now. My surgeon said it was more difficult (band to sleeve revision) than he anticipated. Tons of scar tissue and the band was up around my esophagus, which explains why I was vomiting so much with it. As far as pain, I'm in MUCH less pain, especially gas pain, than with the band. I've already been walking around, I'm just super tired, thanks to the pain pump. Since the surgery was more difficult than planned, I have to have a swallow study in the morning before I can drink Water. I may also end up staying in the hospital through the weekend. Hopefully this is the worst of it! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
shortypants 26 Posted May 2, 2012 Glad your feeling well!! Keep us updated! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
4mydogs 10 Posted May 2, 2012 Sounds like you did well. Hope to hear more soon. Good luck! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
GivingItMyAll 168 Posted May 2, 2012 Hope all goes well with your swallow test. Keep up updated. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
katyb 36 Posted May 2, 2012 Oh gosh, now that I'm awake more (from that particular nap) I realize how much effort my last post took to make! I honestly can't say enough at this point how good I feel, considering that I just had most of my stomach cut out. Hopefully the second day isn't worse. I've already been walking walking walking and had to convince the night nurse (who wasn't here when I got out of surgery) that my surgery was in fact today, not a day or two ago. Thanks for the wishes and prayers, guys! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
katyb 36 Posted May 2, 2012 Swallow study in about 45 minutes, then I get a wonderful, amazing, lovely tray of clear liquids! Pray the swallow study goes well! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
4mydogs 10 Posted May 2, 2012 @katyb Prayers said! Good luck. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Gene1970 179 Posted May 2, 2012 How are you feeling this morning? As good as you were last night? Good luck with the test this morning. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
katyb 36 Posted May 2, 2012 Swallow study went well. Now I'm waiting for a tray of clears. I'm feeling discomfort but no real pain. I'm just now beginning to feel the slightest gas pains. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Gene1970 179 Posted May 2, 2012 Great news!!! Are you on pain meds? I'm sure it was nice to get the tray of clears. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites