It's Official, I'm A Bandster Now

[HarleyNana 10]

Hey guys, just wanted to let everyone know I sailed through the surgery just fine, no tummy gas, but the left shoulder gas was a biggie! While the doctors were in there, they found a hadal hernia, fixed that and did a liver biopsy for my pcp. Most of you probably remember me telling you, I am the first adj bander in my area, and the first for my doctor. Dr. Allen from Ky was the assisting proctor.

I met two other people that had it done after me, of course I had to introduce her to this site, I'm sure she will be joining soon.

So, now it's just me, my band and all of you wonderful supporters. I had my dh stop by Dunkin Donuts had a cup of coffee with splenda, ummmmm. Went right down, slow, tiny sips. and it's still down an hour later. I'm so swollen with fluids, I feel like the Michellin man.

Thanks for all the prayers and thinking about me.

[Sonia 0]

COngratualtions, Pat for becoming a bandster. Just rest up and milk your recovery for all it's worth. LOL

[blossom 2]

Pat's gotta Band!! Pat's gotta Band!! Congratulations to you!!!

Coffffffeeeee....I think that was the first thing I said in recovery, LOL!!!

[Iluvharleys 15]

Welcome to bandland Pat! :banana I am glad the surgery went well for you! Remember to do some walking, that will help you heal faster. The good old heating pad is good for the shoulder. I also had to have my hiatal hernia fixed. Don't be surprised if you get a bill for that, I had my surger done in Oct. and yesterday I got a $4300.00 bill for the hernia! Needless to say I wasn't too happy!

Sip lots of Water, I also liked drinking the Propel tropical citrus, I felt like I was having something special. Get some rest and visit with us when you feel up to it.

[Vera 7]

Congratulations!!!

[ShrinkingViolet 1]

Congratulations! What a trooper you are! Surgery just a day ago and already posting! Way to go.

And three cheers for Splenda too. The news says there's a shortage, so I bought a huge box of 700 packets at Sam's club. Should last at least a week.

[Alexandra 55]

Congratulations, Pat, and welcome to bandland!! We're so glad to hear from you and now go to bed--healing is hard work and you need your rest... :D

[New Hope 37]

Congratulations, Pat! Please give yourself ample time to rest, drink lots of Water, and walk around as much as you comfortably can. All of those will help you recoup. So glad it's behind you!

[Newbandster 0]

Congratulations Pat. Welcome to Bandland. I'm only a week post op and I feel like I've been here for years.

Take care.

[Guest Chofudeb]

I met HarleyNana in the hospital as I was banded right after her, so we have officially been banded for a day and a half! She told me about this site and I am anxious to check it all out and get all of the information that I can. Thanks in advance to all of your input, it always helps to know what to look for and how others have conquered what we are about to tread on.

Debbie

[La_madam 20]

Congratulations Pat.

Glad to hear it all went well for you!

[athykay 9]

Congratulations,

Take care

[New Hope 37]

Hi, Debbie, Congratulations to you too! How about going to our introduction section and tell us a little bit about yourself? We look forward to getting to know you! Hope your recovery goes smoothly!

[leatha_g 4]

YAY Pat!!! You sound like you're doing well! Welcome Home!!

[lauri 0]

Congratulations!

A splenda shortage-Good Golly Miss Molly-What's the world coming to? I'm glad I have my box from Sams,too! I bet I buy another when I go Saturday. Hey......maybe it's a plot.....let's tell them that there is a shortage and they will buy, buy, buy!