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Officially BANDED.....

By arnetta

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MAN WAS SURGERY EASY......AS FAST AS 1,2,3...AND I WAS DONE....

 

But then I woke up... haha. I woke up crying and in so much pain.....don't let me forget to mention the worse dry mouth IN THE WORLD! I started burping from the minute I woke up. AFter 2 c-sections I really thought this would be cake for me.....I really shouldn't have. I did have a rough go of it right after.

 

I thought I was prepared for the gas pain but I really wasn't. I keep walking and taking my gas-x but when I was trying to sleep there wasn't much way for me to get comfortable. I did attempt to lay down in my bed but that was a really bad idea. So my wonderful husband Corey said "babe, let's just sleep on the couch together." Thank the Lord for reclining couches. I actually did get some sleep after that.

 

When I woke up this morning I really was hurting.....but I got up and walked circles in the house anyway. And I gotta say....."keep walking it will make you feel better" is just now starting to make sense to me because it seemed like when I walked I hurt more... Now things are starting to ease up just a little.

 

NOW HERE IS AN UNEXPECTED CONFESSION....if I'm being honest.... Last night when the pain from the incisions and gas was at it's worse I lost it....one of the reasons I decided on the lap bad was because if something went wrong or it doesn't work that it is reversable. REALITY SLAPPED ME IN THE FACE LAST NIGHT.....even though it's "reversable" I can't just say I don't like the lap band and pull it out. It's really there....the only way to take it out is surgery. Now I know this is a where you say DUH...... me too! lol. I just did't expect that kind of reaction from myself. This is something I have wanted for years and now it's mine.......so why did I freak out.

 

Emotions I guess......but today I'm still glad I have been BANDED and I am really looking forward to the rest of my life. At this very moment I want to pass gas though....LOL :D

 

 

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    Senior Member

    Wear your Passion

    LAP-BAND Patients

    Thanks for the update I am so glad you doing well as well as you can be at this time, keep us all posted and I am wishing you you the very best!!! Take Care!!!<BR>

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    boshie

    LAP-BAND Patients

    I get on here everyday and check to see if you how everything went. couldnt remember what date u put on your blog. Well CONGRATS! Now the fun part. GAS!!!! Girl walk walk walk.... Water water water... so happy for you and hope the gas passes very soon. I had to sleep in my recliner to until it passed. Sounds to me you have GREAT help with your hunny. Keep us posted on how you are doing.

    Heather~

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    kab

    LAP-BAND Patients

    Thanks for FINALLY updating. I was getting worried. heating pad works also for the gas pains. It helped me alot. How is your stomach? I felt like i had done a 1000 crunches. Glad u are doing ok. Also for sleeping I found a body pillow has helped laying in bed.

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    Stephanieshaw

    LAP-BAND Patients

    When I woke up after surgery I looked at my husband and said "what the hell have I done" but like u it got better .. U have been in my thoughts and I'm so proud for u

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    arnetta

    LAP-BAND Patients

    Thanks so much ladies! I am feeling MUCH BETTER TODAY. The gas FINALLY started ..... coming out around 3am this morning. I walked circles yesterday and last night.....and did extra laps before I went to bed last night.

    I am getting hungry though.....and I am not big on sweets so all the sugars...or fake sugars are really getting old...lol...but I will do as I am told by the doctor. This is to important not to.

    What pain meds did your doctors give you? Mine only gave tylenol 3 and honestly.....seems to do NOTHING. Just curious.

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    ♥LovetheNewMe♥

    LAP-BAND Patients

    Glad your doing well, and yes the first few days are really tuff! My doc gave me tylenol 3 also and I had a lot of nausea so I had phergan and than zoforan. I think the nausea and gas were worst for me. First day I felt great than day 2 and 3 I thought I was going to die. lol but I didn't. Get some rest. stay well hydrated, take your pain meds and keep moving. You are on your journey now. Good Luck!

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    kcf101008

    LAP-BAND Patients

    I was right there with ya! I had the worst gas, I am almost 2 wks out with my surgery and I am still sleeping in a chair. I am waiting for my port to completely heal so I can sleep on my stomach. When I was hurting I was like I want this out NOW!!! I walked constantly when I had that gas bubble from hell too. Gas X strips are heaven sent!!!

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