Finally in Bandland

Well New year's Eve came and went and by NYDay I was banded. I stayed overnight due to insurance requirements and left by 10am. The surgery was, uneventful, thank God. I was actually worried about my liver being to fatty because I didn't exactly follow the pre-op atkins diet my Dr put me on. But he actually said I had a skinny liver with no fat. my mom said I said...there really is a skinny person inside trying to get out. lol. I was still under anesthesia. She said it cracked her up. I remember all the preop stuff and about an hr after I got there they gave me something in my IV and I told my hubby I loved him and the next thing I remember I was waking up. I was in pain right below my chest. Couldn't take in deep breaths and coughing??...forgetaboutit! It hurt like hell! but today is day 4. I am down 8lbs and the pain has subsided. I am not walking for any long amounts of time, just around the house and stuff. I figure at the end of week 2 I will be feeling better. my brother is an exercise freak so he is just waiting to get me in the gym! I told him, he will have to take it easy on me for a bit because..uhhh, this body aint used to workin out...let alone workin out hard! lol. So I will keep ya updated on that.

As far the post op diet. My instructions said I could have clear liquids, creamy soups(strained), protein drinks, etc. For the protein I am using slimfast optima for now (my walmart is small and doesn't carry much selection). I mixed it with skim milk and some coffee and ice. It was suprisingly good! I am also taking 1flinstone vitamin a day. I got the complete that has Biotin that helps with hair growth. I thinks I am doing well so far.

Hi Cherylita,

Glad to hear your surgery went well. I wish you continued good luck in your recovery.

Cherylita,

You are doing great. I am having surgery in 4 days - I will watching your progress and hope to do as well as you on surgery day.

Congrats on your surgery..you are gonna do great!

Hey congratz on your surgery...LOL that was really cute ...I always say that as well...About there being a skinny person inside of me...however I have been keeping her tied up and gagged...My surgery is this coming 16th...very excited on my pre opt diet today is day three...Can I ask you how are you doing with recovery? How are you feeling? Ty Best Wishes for your journey!!

Good Luck!! i wish you the best of luck you will do great!! It just takes time.

Thank y'all for all the well wishes! Sugar, my recovery is coming along as planned. Today is 5days post op. I am still on the liquid phase and doing well so far. I do get tempted to step ahead and try something mushy, but I know that's the old me just wanting food because it's available. As far as physical things, I still have a little pain, but it feels like when you take a deep breath and there's a sharp catch like an air pocket in your lung. believe me it is NOTHING compared to the couple of days after surgery. sneezing and coughing only cause mild discomfort. I start back to work tomorrow and today, I am back to doing dishes and stuff (although it's at a much slower pace). Basically I am really trying not to over do it. I will keep ya posted. Feel free to ask anything.

Cheryl

Wow! Great post! Glad you started the NEw Year off with a bang!! I am looking forward to your updates!