February 5th banded

[fireflye1 0]

Today is first full day after surgery...man I wasn't expecting to feel like I had been in a car wreck but my pain killer helps resolve a majority of that, I still don't have any regrets...I am hoping for a speedy recovery, to begin my life as a new me!

I have noticed though, no one has made mention of a "On Q" catheter being placed after surgey, is this new? It's a tiny catheter placed into one of the insicion sites that slowly dispences novicane in the area of your incisions. It is temporary ....It will be removed on my 3 day post op visit.

I am so very pleased to come across this forum....I makes me feel as if there are others whom I can look to for inspiration, I thank each and every one of you for that!

[Time2live 0]

Well I can't say anything about the On Q thingy as I have no idea but I wanted to welcome you and say congrats on getting banded. You'll find tons of information here as well as a great support system.

Feel better soon.

[juliegeraci 7]

I've never heard of that catheter before. It sounds like it can really help with the pain. Good luck to you in your recovery.

[MyKdsDad 1]

Hi Kelly, welcome to LBT, congrats on the band, heal well, be pain free, have small scars, live long and prosper and may the force be with you...LOL

[TracyinKS 7]

Congrats!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[gyfts 0]

:clap2: Congrats on your new journey! The "on Q thingy" that you spoke of is a wonderful device. It cuts down on the number of pain pills one has to take. It is being used more and more in surgery patients, especially Laparascopic surgery. Im a nurse, and really just started seeing these being used often about 4 yrs ago. The first time I saw one in my patient, I had to call the surgeon and ask him what it was. He said "oh, didnt you get the memo?" smart a** dr's. Im gonna request one when i get banded. The "on Q" thingy is great!

[fireflye1 0]

Thanks Guys.....today makes four days after surgery....still a little weak but the sorness is definatley improving. I am still a little on the nervous side on how to tell when I have eat/drank enough. I am at the full liquid stage...this morning i drank a Protein Shake and feel FULL! I feel a slight tightness in the center of my chest....I take this is a normal thing? I see how easy it can be to get a little nervous about being able to eat again.