December Delights 2009

[HappyMe2009 0]

Oh dear! At least you were in the right place and are back on the road to recovery. Hope you are feeling ok, look forward to hearing from you :thumbdown:

You're exactly right about me being in right place, I was in and out of "la la land" so I didn't really understand where they were wheeling me off to, but my mother and my honey who were in the waiting area hoping to get a thumbs up, were quite upset to hear, "we're moving her to ICU". But, that's all behind me now, and I am looking forward to life in band-land! :eek:

[HappyMe2009 0]

Ohmygosh! Do they know why that happened? And you're okay now? You seem alright. Wow... that's frightening (on the one hand, and on the other... I guess you slept through most of the crisis. :thumbdown:). I'm really glad you're okay. Hang in there, kiddo!

Late for a meeting...

Nope, not sure why, but yep, I'm OK now. Heck, I thought I was OK when I went in! :eek:

Thanks for checking on me and my progress. How are you feeling these days? I wish I could get some energy from somewhere...

[HappyMe2009 0]

HappyMe---so glad you are doing better! how scary that must have been, waking up in the freaking icu! ack! but at least you are home now, safe and sound. hopefully, the rest of your recovery will be a lot less uneventful!

Thank you AbbyLamb! I hope all goes smoothly for you! It will be here before you know it! *hugs*

[illuminationlady 7]

If I haven't already said this; Only 6 more sleeps and I'll be a Baby Bandster!!! From what I've read it's important to keep up with the nausea meds and pain meds the first couple of days. Tell me if I'm wrong but I am gathering that just about everyone is nauseated and chasing the pain. I don't like either. I know to walk, walk, walk and sip, sip, sip but now that I've read all about you guys and your nausea, I've learned. Let me know, but I think I have a plan.

Best wishes to those being banded tomorrow!!!

[HappyMe2009 0]

If I haven't already said this; Only 6 more sleeps and I'll be a Baby Bandster!!! From what I've read it's important to keep up with the nausea meds and pain meds the first couple of days. Tell me if I'm wrong but I am gathering that just about everyone is nauseated and chasing the pain. I don't like either. I know to walk, walk, walk and sip, sip, sip but now that I've read all about you guys and your nausea, I've learned. Let me know, but I think I have a plan.

Best wishes to those being banded tomorrow!!!

I haven't suffered with any nausea and that's a good thing b/c I hate nothing more than vomit (mine or anyone else's) :eek:.... but the pain is another story. You will leave the procedure feeling pretty good and not feeling like you really "need" anything for pain, I would suggest that you take your pain meds as scheduled anyway to stay ahead of the pain. You don't want to feel the need to have to take something b/c by then, you are hurting. The object of the game is to stay ahead of the pain, so get your meds and take them as scheduled and as you get a few days post-op you will be able to better gauge when you need them. I am almost to the point where I only need them at night. Almost...

[juke 0]

I'm so excited! I was banded 12/4, 6 days ago, and I've lost 8 pounds already! Amazing! I wasn't required to lose any weight before the surgery, so these are my first pounds lost! I have really had such an awesome experience. I was back to work Tuesday, 4 days after being banded (I'm a nurse), and I feel great. I was supposed to stick to a liquid diet for two weeks, but yep I'm a rebel and started solid food after 4 days. I've been able to tolerate it fine. I never had any nausea at all either. I took the pain meds for 3 days, and then just tylenol. And I only had to be on liquids starting 2 days before surgery. I really am sorry for those who have a had a harder time, but I want others to know that it's not always that way.

Initial Consult, Psych Consult,

Nutrition Consult, EKG, labs..............10/16/09

Banded.........................................12/4/09

Starting BMI 40

Staring Height - 5'3"

Starting Weight - 225

Currently - 217 lbs

[illuminationlady 7]

Juke, That's amazing!!! I never heard of anyone returning to solid foods 4 days after surgery. So glad you had an easy time of it. Nursing is a difficult job too! My doctor told us at the last class that you can rip stiches inside of you if you eat too soon. So be careful!

HappyMe, Thanks for the input. It just seems like a lot of people have had nausea. I hate to vomit also. Pain meds tend to nauseate me. I have both my pain meds and anti-nausea meds filled and ready to to.

I almost feel like I can't wait to just get the surgery part over with and back to life! Oh the waiting....

[SharShar 0]

This may be my new drug of choice -- I am feeling well today and have no discomfort at the band site! I PRAY that it lasts. I was in the ER again yesterday for dehydration. They gave me 2 liters of Fluid and Pepcid and said that they like to give it too all bariatric patients post-op. So, I took one last night and one this morning and this is the best I've felt so far in 9 days. I'm working on a Protein Shake, had a small container of Greek yogurt and feel hungry again. I don't feel dehydrated. PLEASE, I hope this lasts. PLEASE??? :rolleyes2:

[newgumpee 0]

Hi all,

Had my 1 week Doc. visit today.

Lost 16 lbs. in 2 weeks had to do the liq. on week before surgery. On Full liq. for 2 more weeks, then soft foods for Christmas. Have no pain but can't burp up the air i get in.

Should have only 4 oz but I can get in 8oz at once, my friend had the surgery the same day same Doc. and has a hard time getting down 4 oz.

I hope the full liq. will fill me up more.

Have been walking about 4 hrs a day.

Doc. said I will have my first fill on 1-12-10.

Have not got sick at all... yet.

Be Safe all !! :rolleyes2:

[realtruelady 0]

Thank you GOD!! Today was a good day!!! I was able to get myself out of my HIGH bed this morning. I had an entire Jello, boost, and plenty of Water today. I only had 2 doses of pain meds since I woke up. Mainly due to me trying to have a BM. I know TMI. I have really had a very pleasant day. So just like the others who stated before IT GETS BETTER!!!

I am on my way fellow bandsters. :rolleyes2:

[lpglarry 1]

Hey girl

I was banded on the 7 th too, i can/t drink the Protein Drinks i have 4 oz in a.m ,and 4 oz at night a little Jello and some Water i can/t even deink anymore yet , hope it chanfes soon i want to do good

[mandze90 0]

Just wondering about approvals. Has everyone heard if they are approved. My date is the 22nd but I haven't heard yet. I emailed the insurance coordinator today and she said she should hear today but then never heard back from her.

I don't think I will be able to breathe until I know I am approved.

Is there anyone else still waiting?

[saranoh 0]

Hi All,

I was banded yesterday, Dec. 11 and just wanted to share my experience like those of you before me did - it really helped me, so I thought I'd try to pass that along.. :rolleyes2:

The surgery itself went great from what they tell me, no complications. I did have a strange effect from the anesthesia - as I was waking up I felt almost panicky, like I wanted to rip everything they had "hooked up" to me and run out of the hospital! I was jittery and feeling like i wanted to jump out of my skin, but at the same time extremely groggy. Never experienced anything quite like that before, but the nurses tell me that it does happen sometimes. As I woke up, that feeling subsided, but it took about 2 hours before I was feeling normal.

I had very little pain at first and didn't take anything until I got home - it definitely got worse over the evening yesterday, but this morning it actually feels a little better. I don't really have much gas pain right now, but I do feel pressure that is a little uncomfortable, but nothing unmanageable.

I had a hard time with the walking yesterday, because as soon as I stood up I was hit with a strong wave of nausea and felt like I might die! lol! As long as I was sitting or laying down, I had none, so getting up was a challenge. That has definitely subsided today as well so I'm hoping to get up more.

Good luck to everyone being banded later this month. You can do it :w00t:

[kimr55760 0]

I can't burp either. Just have to wait till it moves to the other end.:mad2: No wonder they say nor more carbonated beverages.< /p>

Hi all,

Had my 1 week Doc. visit today.

Lost 16 lbs. in 2 weeks had to do the liq. on week before surgery. On Full liq. for 2 more weeks, then soft foods for Christmas. Have no pain but can't burp up the air i get in.

:thumbup:

[bounser 0]

well I am official banded. on 12/11 I had to stay overnight will get back soon