Another New August Bandster!

mrwindt · August 27, 2003

I'm offically an August Bandster! I had my surgery yesterday, Tuesday, August 26th at 7:30 AM, with Dr. Erlich in Norwalk, CT. Things went very smoothly with the surgery and recovery, though I did have a rough night sleeping (Through miscommunication at the hospital, the nurses and PAs said my doctor told them I could not use my CPAP machine. I therefore had a terrible night. Turns out my doctor never told anyone that and was disturbed to hear it!) I had my barium x-ray this morning (Wednesday) and was discharged by 10 AM! I'm not in much pain at all, just very tired. Hopeing to get back my strength in the next day or two - and looking forward to all the new discoveries as a bandster.

Mary

dishdiva · August 28, 2003

Hi Mary,

It's great to see you're up and at 'em the day after your surgery. Hope the recovery moves right along for you.

Mine is at 9:30 tomorrow morning. Nervous, but for the most part, feel like I know what to expect -- thanks to the many posts I've been reading the past few months that have pretty much painted so many different scenarios for what to expect post-op and beyond.

Thanks everyone for all the support. I will try and post Friday -- hopefully, I'll be up for it.

Elizabeth, Atlanta

Alexandra · August 28, 2003

Congratulations, Mary, and welcome to Bandlandia!! I hope your recovery goes smoothly and that you can get some sleep. sleep is the miracle cure!

And Elizabeth, I'll keep a good thought for you in surgery tomorrow. You'll do fine!!

mrwindt · August 28, 2003

Good morning. Well, it's my second day post-op. I slept very well last night. No problems sleeping on my side, with a pillow propped up a little. I'm up and not even hungry this morning. Did have a little Jello and now having my Water. I am tired though. I don't want to get too lazy, but I do think I'll take a nap in a little while. The biggest pain I have is in my neck. I don't know why - perhaps the position in surgery (?) - but it's sore. Other than that, I'm just a little tender around all the incisions.

Elizabeth - good luck!

Alexandra - thanks for your note. I have enjoyed your posts and am right behind you.

Mary