Just banded this morning...Doing Great so far!

fotogurl · May 28, 2008

Just wanted to update everyone. It is Wednesday at 7:00 pm, and I was banded this morning at 7:30 am in Concord, NC. Things went very well. I was told I was doing well considering what I had done.

I don't remember much of course from the time I got my IV to after surgery. I woke up around 10:00 or so, and I was ready to move and get up by 11:00. I had a tiny sore throat when I woke up, and a little pain in my stomach, but not too bad. My cuts are up really high, the 2 inch cut is just under my breasts actually. I have four other small incisions. I had lost about 10 in a week, so he said my liver looked great. I will post some pics of myself & my incisions soon.

After I woke up and was walking around a litte, I went to have xrays done to make sure I could swallow. Even though the stuff they give you to drink didn't taste good, it wasn't too terribly bad. I had to stand up and turn to the side once or twice for them to get multiple xrays. That part was really neat, I could see the band & the port on the xrays. After that, I walked around some more, they got my results back that my xrays were fine, and I got to go home! I even walked into the drug store with my husband to get my meds. It hurts a little when I go to sit or stand.

If I could describe what my stomach feels like at this point, almost 12 hours later and I've had 1 pain pill, I would say it felt like I've been punched in the stomach. It's definitely not as bad as I thought it would be. When I burp, hiccup, things like that, it's a little uncomfortable. So far, the gas is mild as well. I'm crossing my fingers that I only get better from here, not worse.

I've managed to get almost an EAS Protein drink down today, and little sips of Water, and not much else. I really think I should try to drink another one before the nights over with, but I'm not sure that I will. I already have a good bit of restriction from the band.

Sorry this is so long, I just enjoyed reading others people stories of getting their band, so I thought I'd share mine with you guys! :scared2:

gone 4 ever · May 28, 2008

Congrats fotogurl. I had it easy also. Such a blessing! Good luck on your journey

beckyltriplett · May 28, 2008

Thanks for putting your story up. I'm getting Banded on June 9th and I'm so nervous.

Paige65 · May 29, 2008

I'm glad your doing so well!!! This was very reassuring to me as I will be banded Friday morning!! I haven't been nervous at all until today... have to say I'm getting alittle anxious now as it's getting closer! Keep us posted on how your doing!

AZChick289 · May 29, 2008

So happy to hear you are doing so well... You are banded and take care .Heal and everything will be great ..Your new beginning. I am on my 9th post op day and feel so much better ..Still tired but that will soon pass.

Take care and Congratulations .

fotogurl · May 29, 2008

Hi Becky & Paige ~ I was very nervous too, especially not knowing how I would feel when I woke up and taking my first sip of liquid. I have to tell you that for me, it was so much better than I had heard & imagined. I thought I'd get lucky and only have 3 or 4 incisions, but I have 5, and the only one that even hurts a little is the larger one. Now that's it's 10:00 pm, been over 12 hours since surgery, I feel well enough to sit at my computer, and I even walked down my driveway a few times. Feeling full after drinking a few sips of Protein drink is very different, but I like it, I know that my band is working.

I know everyone is different, but I really think you'll both be just fine! :thumbup:

The night before surgery, last night, I was just ready to get it over with. And now that it is over, I think I'm in that mindset that I'm so excited about losing weight, I'm trying hard to focus on that. The only thing I wasn't happy about is that I can't shower until Saturday! :scared2: But oh well, I'll just get out the febreze and light some candles and hopefully no one will notice! lol :youcandothis:

Take care and please feel free to ask me ANYTHING you can think of. I'll do my best to help you!

Tonya

heatherlynnTX · May 29, 2008

I'm glad your doing so well!!! This was very reassuring to me as I will be banded Friday morning!! I haven't been nervous at all until today... have to say I'm getting alittle anxious now as it's getting closer! Keep us posted on how your doing!

Hey there, Dr. Spivak did my surgery last Friday May 23rd. He's great!! I had my surgery at the True Results hospital and it went good. I was actually in more pain then what I thought I would be, but they took care of me. Most of it was gas. (Everyone is different though.) They were on time and precise, like a well oiled machine. It's Wednesday now and I am feeling great. I hope that everything goes well for you. If you have any questions feel free to ask.

Tovah1970 · May 29, 2008

How wonderful!!! I hope everything keeps going well for you. I the gas gets to bad, just get up and walk. My Dad mowed the lawn on the riding lawn-mower 3 days after his lap-band and got rid of the gas that way.

tai68 · May 29, 2008

Thank you so much for sharing!! I am scheduled for June 30th...and have been scouring this site for all the stories I can read. I realize everyone is different, but it's just nice to be prepared for any possibility. I'm taking a week off of work, but am hoping that it will be a week off spent feeling good enough to walk around town or mabye go to the beach!! Thanks again and good luck!!

Tai in Long Beach, CA

Shaz91 · May 29, 2008

Hi Fotogirl, I was interested to read your post - I am also 32 & was banded yesterday 28th May (Oz time anyway). I stayed in hospital for 1 night and came home at lunchtime (or what used to be lunchtime!) today.

fotogurl · May 29, 2008

Hey Shaz...That's pretty cool, same age, same banding day. So how do you feel today? Any soreness? Are you able to keep liquids down pretty good??

Update for me ~ This is the day after I was banded, and I did have a little trouble sleeping. I usually sleep on my stomach, but I couldn't do that, it was also a little painful to sleep on my side. So, I just stayed on my back. Getting up this morning was also a little painful. But I think with anything you do, the next day is usually the worst. Getting up is the worst thing for me. Especially out of bed. But once I'm up, and walking around I'm fine.

I've also noticed something I'm doing that I've never done a lot of...and that is Burping! No matter what I drink, Water, Protein Drink and even chicken broth, I have to burp a lot! It hurts a little at first, I guess because it's making my incisions move when I do, but afterwards, I feel much better. Is this what everyone calls PB's (Productive Burps??)

Bandster Gal · May 30, 2008

Way to go! Congrats on your banding!

shy_one · May 30, 2008

I was banded Wednesday also and I'm having the same problem with burping. Every time I drink, I have to burp. I've also not had any problems drinking, especially Water. Been really thirsty. I'm a little sore, but no gas pains to really speak about. I spent 1 night in the hospital. My port area is swollen, but that's to be expected. I've been having difficulty peeing or getting my pee to start (sorry to be so graphic). Anyone else having that problem? - Brenda

beckyltriplett · May 30, 2008

Tonya, thanks for posting your results.

fotogurl · May 30, 2008

Hi shy_one! I am having the exact same problems. I'm still burping with every sip I take, not a big burp, just a little one, and I do feel better after I burp. Does anyone know if this will go away?? I'm not positive where my port is, I was out of it when my Dr. came in to talk to me. But I'm pretty sure it's on my left side, and that's the most tender part of my stomach. I think the worst pain is when I burp hard or hiccup, that's no fun!

Like you, I haven't really had much gas at all. I really thought from what I read, that would be the worst of it. I guess everyone is different. I'm not complaining either, I didn't want the gas pain! About having trouble peeing, I'm doing the same thing. It takes me a minute or so before I get started. And then it's different than before, takes longer to pee. This is something we might want to mention to our Dr's on our weekly appt. Is your first appt. next Wednesday? Mine is, we'll have to keep in touch with what our dr's say. Goodluck to you!