In the land of the living!

[sweetforlife 0]

Well everyone....I am in the land of the living...I was banded yesterday. It was so funny as I was watching Big Medicine the night before my surgery and saw a lady that was doing the lap band surgery...I love that show. Listen anyone who has not done this surgery...It is probably the best thing that could have every happened to me. For many years I suffered from an eating disorder and it got out of control. For anyone out there that may feel that binging and purging can make you loose weight (trust me there are people out there that feel that way). You will not you were looking at at a previous bulimic that gained 50 lbs! It's better you do what you have to do and get this band. I know this journey won't be easy but now I am in control of ME and that is the most important thing. Here is the low down:

1. I waited until 1:20 p.m. a lady met with me and brough me to OR I was put in a waiting room.

2. The nurse told me to put on a robe that could finally fit me. You know the hopital gown that you have to put two on or you will be ass out..yeah...that can't happen there! lol. I also got a took to put on.The nurse came in asked a few questions. She weighed me and to my suprise I lost 15 lbs.:whoo:

3. The anestigolist (mind my spelling) met with me to explain what he would be going and asked what meds I am on and if I am allergic to anything.

4. Then I met with Dr. Cobourn for a while. He answered all my questions. He told me he loved my touqe and not to start without him.lol. I told him I would try not too!

5. I was then taken to OR they strapped me up to the machines and sent me to lala land.

6. I woke up. The post op nurse Francine was amazing. She came me all sorts of cool drugs lol. I got some demerol and codine.

7. Dr. Cobourn met with me breifly and told me that I had a bit of a hernia and he fixed it! HA...I went to Peel for the same problem and they turned me away saying nothing was wrong.

8. I had a lot of gas pain in the shoulders which I think was the worst.

9. Got home and put a hot water bottle on the shoulders took gas X and went beddie bye.

10. One thing that helps with the gas I found was a nice message. My hubbie gave me a message it helped move around the gas.

11. I slept on the couch for the evening as my couch has a lot of pillow which was very comfortable.

12. Woke up this morning to some gas but now soreness in the tummy. I guess the stiching is making me sore. The gas is starting to come out (gross) and is litterly a byatch to come out lol.

All in all ... everything went well. I am very happy and that each and everyone of your for your support along the way. If it wasn't for you all I would be in the dark as to what to expect. At least by reading your experiences I now know what to expect. You all are amazing!

Thanks again for all your support.

[Jobstud 0]

Isn't this surgery amazing. Totally way easier than I ever expected. Surgery is surgery I guess but I thought I would be in excruciating pain for days afterward. In reality I think I took maybe 4 pain pills from the prescription the Dr. gave me. Thats it! Even the gas pain was tolerable.

Thank God we have such technological breakthroughs that can help so many of us in the weight battle.

Good luck to you!

[DonHoll1 0]

Glad you are doing so well. I got my band 13 days ago and i am doing great. Welcome to band land. Donna

[littleroo1 0]

Thank you for sharing with us!! Wishing you a very speedy recovery!

[Sybaritic01 0]

I was thinking about you and wondering how your surgery went. It's great you're feeling pretty good. All the best and take your time healing girl!!!!!!!!

[sweetforlife 0]

Thank you so much for having your thoughts with me. Everything is coming along fine. Some gas and soreness but all in all I am fine.