February 5th banded

fireflye1 · February 6, 2007

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 · February 6, 2007

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 · February 6, 2007

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 · February 6, 2007

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 · February 6, 2007

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

gyfts · February 7, 2007

: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 · February 9, 2007

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.