Newly banded

[ambraberger 0]

Ambra, I had my first post op visit today, and my surgeon said to go back half days Monday because I am so tired. You have a very difficult job, I don't know how you can do that 12 hour shifts. Dorothy

I'm really resting a lot these next few days so I'll be ready for next week. The good thing about 12 hour shifts, only working 3 days per week. I'll let you know how I do. I'm feeling a little better today cuz I've been resting a lot. So hopefullly with resting 3 more days....... wish me luck:blush:

[roseymatt 0]

Ambra, You must work with babies do you? That would be a lovely job - but sad too at times I guess. Well it sounds like you have a lot of supportive workmates so that should make it easier. It sounds like you are doing well if you are already 11 pounds down at this early stage. You're on your way!!!

[ambraberger 0]

Ambra, You must work with babies do you? That would be a lovely job - but sad too at times I guess. Well it sounds like you have a lot of supportive workmates so that should make it easier. It sounds like you are doing well if you are already 11 pounds down at this early stage. You're on your way!!!

Yes, I work with premies and sick newborns. It is very rewarding, I love it!!!! There are some very sad times, but lots more rewarding times, and it's an honor to be there during some very hard times. I graduated from nursing school 2 years ago and went straight into the NICU. I still consider myself new, and I'm always learning. Right now, there's no where else I'd rather be. I love it!!! I do rotate 6 wks on days and 6 wks on nights, but have a lot of friends on both shifts. Everyone has been concerned with my surgery, so hopefully going back won't be too bad. We'll see. :biggrin:

[roseymatt 0]

Socialdot, I have just noticed you and Ambra were done on the same day - banded twins!!! I sympathise with you about knee problems as I had a similar injury on my ankle also caused by a fall. It's good now since being operated on but I have arthritis in the knees and ankles. Plus now something's gone wrong with my arm - feels like some sort of arthritis there too. Oh, the joys of aging!!!

I'm looking forward to better health as the weight comes off. It's all good this lap-banding you know. Helps improve our health in so many ways.

[roseymatt 0]

Ambra,

Oh that would be such an interesting job. You must be very well qualified to be put in such a position of trust. Good for you girl.

If you are only working 3 days a week I guess you will probably be ok but you might need a rest on the days off. I must say after about 10 days post op I was feeling very well - actually probably better than I had felt for ages. But I didn't stay with the mushy food for as long as I should have. I started eating very well chewed up food much earlier than I should because I was simply needing some "real" food in my tummy by then - my stomach was hurting from lack of food by that stage.

[roseymatt 0]

Hey Sharyn,

Just wondering how you're going. I hope your depression isn't too bad. I hate to think of anyone trying to cope with depression plus a back injury plus just having been banded. It would be hard for you to cope with any one of those things let alone all at once.

Take care and if you need a talk let us know.

[Socialdot 0]

I hope you are ok. You have a lot going on! My thoughts are with you.

[Socialdot 0]

Good for you; since we are banded twins! I will say that yestereday I was up about 11 hours and I was really done in today. So be very careful. Dot

[ambraberger 0]

Hi

I am also recently banded 3 weeks today! I am finding things very difficult emotionally, I guess I was an emotional eater and now that I cant do it I am finding myself depressed a lot of the time. I cant start any excersise yet as I injured my back not long before being banded. Anyway it would be nice to hear from anyone who has felt this way, I have also started an online journal to hopefully help me through this, feel free to check it out.

In Search Of the skinny me

Hey Sharyn. Wondering how you are. I struggle with depression too. I've had a couple very bad days. Don't know if you're on meds or not. It's really nasty crushing them. I finally figured out applesauce covers it up the best. Just wanted to let you know, you're not alone with the depression struggle. Take 1 day at a time. Even 1 hour or minute sometimes. Ambra

[Firedad53073 4]

Hi every one I had my surgery on 10/1/08.

I am glad to find a place that I can talk about it with people that understand how i feel.

[ambraberger 0]

Hi every one I had my surgery on 10/1/08.

I am glad to find a place that I can talk about it with people that understand how i feel.

How are you doing/feeling?

[roseymatt 0]

Hi every one I had my surgery on 10/1/08.

I am glad to find a place that I can talk about it with people that understand how i feel.

Hi Firerdad,

How are you finding the lap band journey so far? Any problems. You'd still be pretty sore from the op I guess?

[Socialdot 0]

I am very sore and struggling with energy the most. Thank you for the note, Dot

[nazzy 1]

i had double knee surgery last year,now im getting the lap band to g help my new knees,good luck

[roseymatt 0]

I am very sore and struggling with energy the most. Thank you for the note, Dot

Socialdot,

Are you taking a Multivitamin tablet? My dietician told me I must be on them for the rest of my life. Were you told anything about that?:wub::smile2: