H*O*M*E From Surgery

[I'llsucceed 1]

Whhoooohoooo I am a banded Gal!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Here was my experience in a nut shell:

Got to the hospital at 10am- surgery schedualed for noon. Waited*waited*waited- was delayed 1 1/2 hrs do to the anesticologist(spelling). Was rolled into the surgery without any sedation that helped.... until the "big" one & than it was lights out & I was waking up. GREAT people to help in recover-BUT_ was in recovery for a min. of4 hrs because they hadn't gotten me a room. This was tuff but when I did get a room the service wasn't has good like it was in recovery - so It really worked out 4 the better. It was loads of ice-chips trying to keep moist so I would stop coughing-OWIEE!

First 2 hours in the room I would say were pretty painful- but not overly unbearable. Had a GREAT nurse has the nite progressed. From aprox 2pm after surgery on Friday until Sat. nite at 3:30pm NEVER SLEPT ONCE. Had a very old lady w/cancer next to me who was dillusionally talking /yelling & singing all nite. I was basically her nurse maid the whole time which kept me pre-occupied. She tried escaping at 2am & pulling out all her cords- I had to quickly get out of bed & stop her. What a crazy -kinda fun nite.

Since I NEVER slept - I zoomed around the 7th floor which really wasn't that big -BUT I did it 28 times from 8pm FRI till 5am Sat & than finally couldn't walk anymore. Gasses were being eliminated & felt better -BUT Huge right shoulder pain- from gases trapped by right shoulder nerve Doctor says will take days. Other than that slept just now for 2 1/2 hrs really well at home-Tough getting up & out of bed.

Stomach is very bruised (will have photos shortly ) & port is aprox 3" up from my belly button- seems good has long has it heals well. Won't be where I wold carry anything on my hips or interfer w/my underwire bra. Its very distended & funny shaped right now. Very bruise- Small inscions are just that... small-one alreday has the tape missing. Wore support socks w/massage legs 1st 20 hrs- they felt great & still have long support socks on. was told to wear them till I see Doc next week. Am on liquid vicadin-my fav & pain is close to but not quit minimal. Having Jello & Soup broth.

Got on scale- bad idea says I am up 4 pds. But I know that will change. Mom is with me for the next two days so all should be well.

Most importantly all friends knew my back went out - so know I say its worse & thats why it may take anothe week or two to still recover- they suspect nothing;0) They are even cutting my grass- isn't that sweet?

sleeping on pullout down stairs-which is ok till I can manage strairs-will try on sunday nite or Monday.

So thats it - just bad shoulder pain- which only hurts when I am not moving-which makes me want to move which is great!

Thanks again for everything My lapband sisters & brothers your prayers were SO FELT ALL DAY you will never know how much strenght you gave me! THank you - Thank You!

I'll try & update w/photos within the week.

I AM BANDED-HOLY CRUD!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!I mean CRAP !!!!!!!!!!!!:cheeky :cheeky :cheeky

[Penni60 45]

YEAH!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Doing the happy dance. Jump up and say HEY!!! NOT YOU CHRISTINA!!!!!!!! LOL!!

HUGS girl

Penni

[lapbander081004 7]

Welcome to band land Lady. The music is great and you'll be dancing in no time.

Glad all went well for you.

[Eileenja 0]

Congratulations!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! On to your "new" life

[nygrl 0]

congratulations:banana

[Alexandra 55]

Congratulations, Christina!! Welcome to B-Town!! :D

[farmgirl 0]

Welcome home and wishing you a speedy recovery, you have waited so long!

We were all waiting to here from you. Glad all went well

Shelley

[Iluvharleys 15]

Welcome to bandland! It gets better with each day!

[riverrat 0]

yeah!!! keep us updated on how you are feeling and doing with liquids. it should be a downward spiral from here. (how many times do you here that in a positive way)

[La_madam 20]

COngratulations Christina

So glad to hear all went well for you

[vinesqueen 2]

Christina got her ba-and! Christina got her ba-and!

[the best me 6]

I got the biggest smile when I first read the title to your thread! Welcome Home, Banded-girl! You did it! I'm so happy for you. Rest, sip and walk. Great post...thanks for the cool details. Good job taking care of the lady beside you! That was a good distraction! Well done.

[porclndoll 0]

I dont know, but does anyone else sence that Christina is not satisfied with her band at all??? teehee!!! :banana :banana Congratulations to you! You are gonna do sooo well!!!!! I am so happy for you!

[HarleyNana 10]

Well it's about time! Congratulations, glad you're finally here.

[Chicagoboy 0]

WOO HOO!!!!!!!

Congrats to the new bandster I'm 9 days old now I'm looking forward to getting on the scale on Thursday and off the Heparin injections.

Take it slow and easy for 7 days min then life will be getting much much better.

Cheers!