Finally in the BANDED CLUB!!! :)

Today was .... interesting.

I am BANDED! I'm in little pain so that's a great thing, I cant bear a lot of pain. The most pain was my throat near my heart because of the tube they put there while I was under.

It was interesting to get the idea what's it like to be under... I cant remember the moment I went under. lol

I was in recovery room for about 2 hours until I finally woke up. It was SOOO hard to wake up, I kept falling asleep lol

My incisions are not bad, one of them (I think the port site) bled through the sterile strips. i was shocked to see how small they were.

The worst thing I went through is the swallow test. The barium is sooo GROSS, I felt like I was gonna throw up! But good thing is I passed it. Then I was released to go home after that. I went home around 6:30pm.

I didnt have any gas til about 2 hours ago. so I went to the grocery store with my hubby and walked around the store. I got gas meds, and some pads because I got my period today (just wonderful!) and some SF Popsicles. My throat has been dryyy all day and I keep sipping water all day.

My darling has been sooo supportive all day for me. :confused: Thank god for him!!!

I am scared to go to bed because I wasn't sure how painful it would be because I tend to toss around sometimes throughout the night. I will probably pack 2 pillows in between.

I'm getting sleepy (from the pain meds) I'll be posting more this week.

Laters! :redface:

GOOD LUCK to those getting banded tmw, & this week! You'll do fine! :confused:

Here's a picture of my stomach...

Congratz......

Best wishes. Take it slow and easy I need a good two weeks to feel myself. But I did feel much better in a day or two. If you follow band rules all will be well. Congratulations imaluckydog

CONGRATULATIONS Bander! Stay ahead on the pain meds and rest up! -BG

Congratulations

Congrats!!!!

Hurray!! Take it easy!

Omg congradulations Im am waiting on my insurance to approve my surgery. Im excited and nervous at the same time because I dnt know what to expect. I wish that I could call my insurance and see how long it takes. my papers were submitted on the 28th of october and here it is 2 weeks late and I still havent heard anything... Im getting very irritated because the days are long and the nights are even longer. Im praying that this approval comes soon...

Congrats girl, it's great to hear how good you're doing.

Congrats I have my date set for Dec 2, 09.. Starting to feel nervous....

yeah! Congrats to you. Get plenty of rest.

thanks guys!!!!!! :biggrin: