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[Bunz1969 4]

How exciting! I pray that everything went well with your banding, Kat. Can't wait to hear from you on the other side. :thumbdown:

[katwmn63 0]

I'm about 7 hrs post op -

Just got home a little over an hour ago and the only complaint I have is the tightness/abdominal pressure - likely related to the inevitable gas issue. incision sites are no problem... i just wish someone would give me a big squeeze so I can let out a BIG BELCH!

surgery was about 45 min to an hour. recovery took a little longer(2 hrs instead of 1) due to me not breathing deep (it hurt from the pressure) and they had to give me oxygen:[ 5 1/2 hours total at the hospital...not bad at all. no sutures/stitches..just tape on 4 little poke holes and a port. pain was initially an 8 but with pain control meds in recovery it went quickly to a 4-5 by the time I left the hospital... the 2 hour drive home was a piece of cake.

i can honestly say that from my surgeon, Dr. Vafa Shayani (Chicago/Rockford), to the nurses, to the admins, and even the needle box cleaner...the hospital experience today was wonderful!!!

Well I am gonna take my first swig of pain meds (lortab elixir) and put my feet up for the evening.

Glad to finaly be a resident of BandLand :=)

my very best to all of you and a heart felt thank you for your guidance, support, advice, etc!!

XO -Kat

[karibensea 7]

Glad to hear your doing well. Take time to recoup so kicking back with the feet up is a good thing. Enjoy so quiet time as well.

Welcome to the other side!

M

[RestlessMonkey 7]

YAY! You sound great; glad you're done! :thumbdown:

[DianaG 0]

Congrats!! Today I started my 2 weeks of liquid pre-op diet. So I am going to be reading about your progress and am sure it will inspire me to "do it right". I have high hopes and know that you are going to be doing just great! Keep Smiling!