Trauma Nurse, Christina, this one's for you!

[New Hope 37]

Christina, best of luck to you on Monday, 3/14/05, as you get your band! We can't wait to hear back from you ...when you feel like it. Hugs and prayers for a successful surgery and quick recovery!

[dylansmom 27]

Good luck to you! ~Kelly

[TrishS 3]

Good Luck on March 14th! Your going to do GREAT!

[vinesqueen 2]

Hey Christina, tell us where you're being banded (besides your tummy) and what time! Woot! got me a band buddy!

[Iluvharleys 15]

Good Luck! Let us know how you are when you are able!

[Jammin & Losin 1]

Good luck Christina. I know you will do fine. My thoughts are with you and wishing you a speedy recovery! Go get that band girl. YIPPI!!!

[TraumaNurse 1]

Thank you all very much!!! I'm getting pretty nervous, but also very excited!!! I will be banded Monday March 14, 2005 at 730am EST. At Baystate Medical Center in Springfield, Massachusetts.. My last night of work for 15 glorious days is tonight!!!!! As soon as I'm able I will be right back here to share my story!!!

~Christina~

[Vera 7]

Congratulations Christina!

You'll be in my thoughts.

[gunn4ya 0]

Christina,

Best of luck to you and wishing you a speedy recovery.

[the best me 6]

Hey Christina...how'd it go? Looking for an update. Vinesqueen made it back! Yay! Hope you are recovering well and will check in soon!!

[I'llsucceed 1]

Hope all is well-my name sake;0) I sure hope your resting comfortably in you rown home & healing quickly. Please let us know how you are.

Christina

[Jammin & Losin 1]

Please post soon to update us! Thinking of you!!!

[donali 57]

Whoo hoo!!! You're banded!! Hope all went well, and you're back on your feet in record time!

[TraumaNurse 1]

Thank you all for your support and encouragement! Sugery went just as planned although so far the recovery has been less than easy. My first memory after sugery was me bawling about the horrible pain I was in. I guess it took about enough morphine and dilaudid to put a horse down to get me under control. hmmmm :cry I first got out of bed around 6pm that night, I didn't make it far. I was still so woozy and couldn't keep my eyes open. At that point I decided to stay in the hospital over night. So the night shift helped me out of bed three times and I made it around the floor slowly but did alright. I did have an episode of nausea in the middle of the night, thank god for the reglan. I was discharged Tuesday early afternoon. I was still feeling pretty bloated but knew I'd be more comfortable walking in my jammies at home.. Tuesday night, was rough to say the least. Between not sleeping, having pain, and starting my period I was a ball of hormones. Thank god for my husband. I ended up staying on the couch and taking my pain medicine every 4 hours. Yesterday I felt a 100% better still taking the pain medicine every 8 hours or so. I finally passed gassed last night which I think has been the culprit of most of my pain. This morning mostly just stomach muscle pain. I feel like I've done a million sit ups! I've been taking Clear Liquids without a problem. Tomorrow I'm able to advance to "full" liquids and add my Protein Shakes. So slowly but surely I'm getting back to being me. I can't wait to see what the scale says! I have also learned in all of this I'm a horrible patient... Thanks again. ~Christina~

[lapbander081004 7]

Christina,

Glad your feeling better. Just remember it gets better everyday.