Banded on June 3rd

[JustWatchMe 7,117]

I am finally feeling human again. The pain is still there but manageable with the pain medication and I'm starting to be able to keep foods down.

Is anyone finding any humor in this?

I call my banded stomach SP - full name Sensitive Pouch Romajin Stamos without the Stamos.

I ask her, what's the matter SP? Those 2 teaspoons of sugar free Jello won't satisfy the princess for an hour?

My coworker asked me if SP would like a cheese cube or would that be too much for her highness.

I can just picture her on a pink pillow puffing out her lower lip.

Should I cut down on the narcotics??

LOL! Narcotics -- use em while you got em.

[LowRainRats 11]

So I had my first follow up and all is looking good. I'm still very swollen but healing nicely. We watched that Fluid flow into my pouch and it had a nice resistance. The pain is strictly located by the port with no signs of infection at the incision sites. So basically I just need more time to heal. My doctor is very pleased!

Edited June 16, 2014 by LowRainRats

[Weeviegurl 81]

Glad to hear you're feeling better. I have surgery June 3rd as well and as you did had problems swallowing. Unfortunately, to the extent that I was hospitalized for 3 days and nights for dehydration. My stoma really swelled up post op and nothing was getting through. They also had me on steroid anti-inflammatory meds for the swelling. I was only allowed ice chips for most of the time I was there. I am home and back to work now and feeling good finally. I still get tired easily and have some pain towards the end of the day near the port site, but it is manageable.

Hang in there and wishing you success!

[LowRainRats 11]

I've been getting soooo tired as well! I'm going to call the doctor tomorrow to see if this is normal. Good luck too!

Edited June 16, 2014 by LowRainRats