3/31/08 -Pre-op Visit

Went to see the surgeon today, she went over the whole procedure. I did get a bit freaked out when she said when they put me to sleep they have to put a breathing tube down my throat. That the Anesthesia paralyzes my breathing.. and that the machine will breathing for me... OH LORD... what am I getting myself into??? I took a copy of my lab work from my pre-op testing that was taken on the 25th. it was a copy of my blood work . When I got home, I reviewed my blood work, I noticed my LDH levels were elavated. Not sure what the means, but bring the test results to my primary Doctor to review. Freaking out now... Always make sure to ask for a copy of your blood work, and look at it. When in doubt, ASK QUESTIIONS!!! We are all human, and there is always room for error, and things to be over looked.

I know you're scared. I was terrified. All I thought about was dying during the operation and leaving my five year-old motherless. Well I was banded on March 24, 2008 and needless to say, "I'm still Alive!!!!!" Not only that, I'm down 12 lbs. Have faith. You've researched this surgery. You know that it is relatively safe. You also probably know the risks of remaining over weight. One of the great things about this surgery is all of the pre-tests and approvals you have to get in order to be approved. Those tests helped me to make up my mind. I knew I was basically healthy, but headed towards danger if I didn't make a serious change. So I went ahead with the surgery. I was afraid, but I trust my surgeon and I have faith in God. In fact when I woke up in recovery, my first thoughts were, "Thank you Jesus, thank you Lord." Hang in there, you'll be just fine.

Thanks for your support!! I'm so am scared of dyeing... who would cook for my family... lol My husband, 2 boys 14 &15... and give doggy snacks to my 2 lil yorkies!! Clean up after everyone...LMAO I can't go now. lol I know the procedure is relatively safe.. but everyone has fears. Your right, you need to have faith in God!! So you recently had your lap band..Congrats!!! how are you feeling??

OMG I have the exact same fears. I'm terrified of dying of a blood clot! I think personally it's just the way I am trying to cope with the stress, I'm focusing on one thing that I have no control over so I can give myself permission to what I do have control over - my decision to have surgery. Does that make any sense? Well, in my brain it does. HAHAHA

You know... I feel great. Of course I have pain sometimes, but not as bad as I thought I would have. My worst day was the morning after leaving the hospital. I had not gotten my prescriptions filled so all I was liquid Tylenol. I took two doses of that and in 30 minutes felt much better. My energy level is picking up. At first I was in bed by 8:20. Now I can hang until about 9:15! My belly isn't as sensitive as it was those first five days. I still have all but one of my Steri-strips, but that's because I will not face the water when taking a shower. I really do not want an infection. I'm back at work - have been since Monday (3/31/08) and I'm ok. That first day was a doosey - thank God for liquid Tylenol and the ability to take a nap in the middle of my day! Who needs lunch time when I can sip my lunch all day! Speaking of sipping all day, I just finished my protein drink that I made this morning before leaving the house and guess what - it'll be lunch time in about 35 minutes!!! HA!

It's so stupid that I'm more afraid of having to drink clear liquids for x amount of days then I am about strangers sticking knitting needles through my stomach!