Strike Up The Band

[MrD 0]

I am in Banderville !!! Things were running a bit late yesterday so I didn't get my band until around 3 in the afternoon. Iwas scheduled for 1:15. So far everthing seems to be going good. Mostly sore, not actual pain. It was something for me crossing that plateau of getting the band, now on to the loosing. Two of the incisions kept bleeding a bit last night so put a extra gauze pad on each one and now they are fine. Yes, it does kinda feel like I've been beat up a bit. All the people that work at Northwest Weight Loss Surgery are great! A big :clap2: THANK YOU :clap2: to everyone there. :biggrin1:

[mousecrazy 2]

Congratulations! The best advice I got was walk, walk, walk, (only a little at a time!) and sip, sip, sip, (again, a little at a time!). Take your Gaviscon.

Get your rest!

Glad you are doing well!

[DonnaB 3]

Welcome to BandLand MrD!

Take it nice and slow, follow your doctors orders, and you'll be line dancing in no time!

Here's a tip I learned from my doctor - I don't know WHY it makes a difference but is DOES - refridgerated Maalox Max works 10 times better than the same Maalox Max at room temperature. Weird, but true. Maybe something about the cold reducing swelling . . . I don't know, but my Maalox lives in the fridge now.

Best wishes for fast recovery!

[em1125 0]

Congratulations on being banded. Good to hear you're doing well. We'll be striking up the band in 11 more days. Can't wait.

Wishing you a quick recovery.

[marys 2]

I'll add my congrats too - the soreness and beat up feeling passes pretty quickly so hang in there. And DonnaB thanks for the maalox tip - i have several bottles now in the house and in the fridge they go tonight.

[LapBandit 5]

Congratulations and welcome to Bandland! Glad to hear you're feeling well!

[MrD 0]

Thanks everyone, still feeling pretty much ok, my main problem is the incision above my belly button. I think maybe that is where my port is, feels a bit tight there. I will have to email my doc and ask where he put the port. I wasn't in much of an asking questions mood when I was waking up if you know what I mean

[DonnaB 3]

If it was done laparoscopically, most of the incisions should be quite small. The port incision will be the largest of between 4 and 6 incisions. The port itself is probably not directly under the incision but a little way away from it. Mine is about 2 inches toward my belly button from the incision.

[3loves 0]

CONGRATULATIONS!!! I'm sure your a little sore, but keep that enthusiasm!! All your pain will soon be a distant memory. You are a new you starting now. Enjoy the ride!! :clap2:

[Iluvharleys 15]

Welcome to bandland! It gets better each day! My port area was the sorest spot for me too, it takes a while for it to get better.

[ralheit 1]

Congratulations and welcome to bandland. All the best to you.

[CateyP 0]

Congratulations!! I was banded at NWWLS in early August, but had Dr. Montgomery. I think Dr. Michaelson is SO great, though. He's such a compassionate guy, and so talented. Anyway, welcome to this side of it

[*susan* 1,709]

:clap2: :welcomeB: to bandland! Hope your recovery is fast and you are feeling well.