Jamie, Welcome To Bandland

[donali 57]

Welcome back!!

Just a heads up - please, please do NOT try and do too much too soon. That's the one thing I would have changed about my own recovery. I kept telling myself that it was no big deal, I should be able to get right back to it (I had gallbladder surgery as well), and this was NOT the same for me. I felt better each day, but had gone back to work right away, the Monday after my Thursday surgery, and that weekend I honestly felt like I was going to die.

SO... Baby yourself for at least two weeks!! You are going to be shocked at how much sleep you're going to crave. SLEEP! That's when you body can REALLY focus on healing. So really, sleep as much as you can these next two weeks, and don't feel like it's weird.

[Jammin & Losin 1]

Thank you all for your kind thoughts and recovery wishes. I think I just have alot of sore muscles and that will hopefully be better in a couple of days. I've been using a heating pad today and that seems to be helping some. I'm getting in a good bit of liquids so I won't have any problems with dehydration.

I am just thrilled it is finally over and I'm on my way to a good recovery. I weighed this morning and I've already lost 3 pounds .I'm sure it is alot of Water weight but I figure any weight lost counts. Thanks to everyone and I will be back to post more tomorrow as I progress to yet another wonderful day of being banded!!!

[daisydoodle 0]

Jamie~

Welcome to the other side. Each day is remarkably easier than the previous. I'm a little over two weeks banded and I have to REMIND myself that something is different. I have no discomfort at all.....just so you know it really does get better!

Take it easy....watch some movies...not regular TV because there are too many food commercials to remind you of stuff you can't have!

Take care!

[Feel2Young2B40 0]

Hi Jaimie! CONGRATULATIONS!!! I hope for a speedy, healthy recovery for you. And just like DaisyDoodle said - TAKE IT EASY! Pamper yourself and PLEASE send daily updates for us "up and coming" bandsters this week! I know Princess is having her's the same day as mine on Friday 3/25. Good luck! Laura

[Jammin & Losin 1]

Hi Jaimie! CONGRATULATIONS!!! I hope for a speedy, healthy recovery for you. And just like DaisyDoodle said - TAKE IT EASY! Pamper yourself and PLEASE send daily updates for us "up and coming" bandsters this week! I know Princess is having her's the same day as mine on Friday 3/25. Good luck! Laura

Laura thank you for the recovery wishes. I just wanted to say GOOD LUCK TO THE BOTH OF YOU ON GETTING YOUR BANDS!!

[Alexandra 55]

Congratulations, Jamie!! Welcome to Bandlandia!!

[Jammin & Losin 1]

I think I'm doing a bit better today. I am not quit as sore and I'm moving around a little better.I was able to sleep all night (In recliner)and woke up feeling better today than yesterday. I know tomorrow will be even better. I'm just so glad to be a bandster now.

P.s. Did any of you get sent home with alittle breathing exerciser??? You know you take about 10 deep breaths with it every hour. They had me use it at the hospital and then sent it home for me to use just for yesterday. Dr. said I sounded a bit congested and he wanted me to use it to keep my lungs from getting Fluid in them??? Any body else have this happen??

[HarleyNana 10]

Yes, I had one too. The purpose is to clear the lungs to prevent pneumonia or lung fluids. I used mine for several days after getting home.

Glad you're feeling better...day by day!

[vinesqueen 2]

Use the spiromiter Jamie, it will improve your lung function and help protect against getting any nasty lung ... issues.

SUCK!!!!! KEEP SUCKING! GO! GO! GO! GO! KEEP SUCKING! okay! breathe out and begin all over!

[Jammin & Losin 1]

Vinesqueen I think This heavy breathing could be dangerous!!!! LOL!!I didn't do this much breathing in those birthing classes LOL!!!

[I'llsucceed 1]

Hi Jamie- So happy to hear all is well with your "new little friend". I forget who it was who named their band- but I love the idea. That way you can always say "so & so is reminding me to eat well & smart." I am thinking of a future name for mine. I call my navigation system in my car "Lucy." She always tells me where to go;0) My mom even talks back to her when she already knows which way to turn. " Lucy be quiet- I already know to turn right-LOL."

Anyhow today you sound even stronger than yesterday...so you are doing perfect! 3 pounds is awesome!! Isn't it fun to see the scale go the other way?!! Keep us updated!

[New Hope 37]

Jamie, sounds like you're doing great! Yes, please keep doing your breathing exercises! I got pneumonia after my hysterectomy. I thought those nurses were so nice because they let me lie still all night long. Wrong! I learned my lesson! Get up ASAP, walk, deep breath, cough, and keep your lungs clear.

[SHAZ 0]

Jamie, It gets better FAST. I rested at my daughter's place for a couple of days, and felt great when I came back home. I was surprised how fast I felt better. Wishing you the same speedy recovery.

[gunn4ya 0]

Oh Jamie I am so glad to hear you are doing OK. The soreness in the muscles was expected and even that wont last forever. Happy to hear you are a real Bandster! I cant wait til March 30. Hurry, hurry, hurry. Congratulations to you!!!!

[Jammin & Losin 1]

I'm doing a little better each day. I'm walking and sip,sip,sipping. I am so excited that Dr. said I could start on full liquids today. I was able to drink an entire Protein Drink. It took me a long while but I did it and I think if it doesn't give me problems I will be in good shape! I will try some pudding or yogurt later but of course take it slow and easy. So happy I'm banded!!!!