2 Weeks Post OP

amandalynsmith · December 10, 2008

I am two weeks Post OP and am doing well. I have lost a total of 40 pounds in since starting my Lap Band Journeyin September. I would like to start working out and am looking for people in the San Diego Area that would like to maybe workout a few days a week. I was banded by Dr. Bhoyrul and was wondering if there were others out there banded by him also.

Connie1968 · December 11, 2008

Hello, I just wanted to say hello and let you know that Dr Bhoyrul is doing my surgery on Monday! I am getting nervous and anxious at the same time. I like Dr Bhoyrul, he is kinda in and out quickly as for as appointments go, but he is the best from what I hear, so I am okay with that.I live in Temecula so exercising with you may not be an option, but I would love to chat and share thoughts...Take care, Connie

p.s. how was the hospital staff and post op pain for you?

amandalynsmith · December 11, 2008

Hello,

Dr. Bhoyrul is a great surgeon! He performed gastric bypass on my husband and lap band on myself. He is very quick when it comes to appointments, but he is great about answering phone calls if you have any problems or questions. The Hospital staff was amazing! My favorite nurse was Ofelia.

As far as pain goes, it is somewhat painful for the first 3 to 4 days and then after that it's not bad at all. Are you staying overnight? I was required by my insurance to stay overnight. Make sure you take your pain meds every 4 hours and the pain isn't that bad. You'll be fine! Good Luck! If you want to chat or have any other questions you can email me at amandalynsmith@yahoo.com