Banded and Doing well

[Vicki Loichinger 444]

Good Morning,

I can't believe that I haven't posted here yet. I read everyday and just realized that I haven't told everyone that I was Banded Feb 3, 2005. Everything went really well. A bit of trouble getting the breathing tube in, but I was made aware that it might be a problem so I didn't freak out to much, and it was over very quickly and the next thing I knew I was in the recovery room.

I live in Indianapolis and traveled to Cincinnati to have surgery with a really great surgeon Dr. Trace Curry.

I was walking to the Bathroom the night of Surgery and walking down the hall the next morning.

I did spend two nights in the hosptial due to the distance from home and the bit of trouble with the breathing tube. Doctor being extra careful is fine by me. I wanted to stay the extra night also because I didn't want to travel two hours the day after surgery.

Came home and have been doing pretty well ever since. There have been times when I have felt a bit "baby blueish" and sometimes a little uncomfortable then others. But not bad. Nothing too bad at all. And every day is better then the one before.

I am 10 days out I think. I have lost 16 pounds or so. Healing nicely. Not too hungry. Still on mostly liquids with some thicker things added slowly.

You guys are such a wealth of information. I truly appreciate all of you. I have been reading here since I first heard of Lap Banding and have gained so much knowledge. I know it has made the journey thus far so much easier. And I know I will continue to need you. And I hope to be able to give back to others.

thanks to everyone.

Hugs

Vicki in Indy

[Jammin & Losin 1]

Vicky congratulations and I'm so glad you posted to tell us your experience and progress. Glad your doing so good with your weight lose.

Hey by the way I was born in Jeffersonville Indiana and have been back several times visiting family.I also have family in Louisville Kentucky. Its a small world.

[Sharon T - PA 0]

Sounds like you had a good experience! I can't wait to be joining you!

Sharon

[New Hope 37]

Vicki, you're doing great! So glad that you got your band and are getting better - every day. Keep drinking that water!

[HarleyNana 10]

Welcome to bandland. Hope all goes well for you. Happy loosing!

[claraluz 2]

Vicki, thanks for letting us know about your getting banded. I'm so glad everything is going smoothly for you. I went to I.U!

Nancy

[Iluvharleys 15]

Vickie - Welcome to bandland! You seem to be doing very well!

[Vicki Loichinger 444]

Thanks everyone,

I think I am doing pretty good.

Every day is better.

Jamie it sure is a small world.

Nancy I have one son and daughter in law who graduated from IU and are teachers and I still have a son in his fifth year at IU.

Thanks for all of your support