Just had my band placed on April 26th...2nd day after surgery and starting to feel a little better, here's how it went:
Arrived at 8:30 that morning. My husband waited on a different floor while I went up to the presurgery area to get ready. Had me change and then asked the normal questions about history and meds, etc. A young man came in to get some blood work (I'm diabetic, was guessing that was what the blood work was for.) He seemed pretty uncomfortable for some reason, it was kind of odd to me. But, he did his thing with little pain and was on his way. I told him that I had already lost 15 lbs on my pre-op diet. His comment was 'that's a bit much to loose in 14 days, is that healthy?' I told him that is what the doc wanted me to do! Well, after he left I looked down and realized that I had my gown on the wrong way (tie is supposed to be in back...I tied it in front and was going to switch it around, but forgot)...and I ended up giving him a bit of a show of my cleavage...opps! No wonder he seemed uncomfortable, poor kid!
I was nervous about the IV because I don't do IVs well. The nurse got it on the second try, it wasn't in a very good spot, my wrist, but it was in, that's all I cared. PJ (my husband) was able to come in then. The doc came in and was all smiles and was very pleased to hear of my weight loss already and that I was now taking half the insulin I usually do. It made me feel good about it all. I too as some had stated, as I was getting dressed, had the thought of...here we go, can't back down now!
After the doc talked to me I got some relaxing meds, that was good! Then they wheeled me to the OR and they slid me over, strapped me down, put on the mask and I was out! Next thing I remember, I'm waking up and heading to my room. I was in and out a lot because of the drugs, so bits and pieces at this point, but I do remember being put in a wheelchair to go get an xray. I got nauseous and had dry heaved a couple of times on the way down and then on the way back. When I was back at my room they gave me some anti-nausea meds and that was the end of that. It made me really sleepy though. I remember trying to stay awake, I was scared to sleep...I later talked to my husband about it (he's a medical transcriptionist) and he chuckled and said, no...that was the anti-nausea meds, they make you really tired...they want you to sleep. I did sleep pretty well through the night and was relieved to wake the next morning feeling more refreshed.
I was released the next day around noon. Had a morning Breakfast of 1/2 cup beef broth and 1/2 cup juice...then a 1/2 cup Protein shake later as a snack. I went home and I think I over did my intake...had broth, juice and Protein Shake all at once and felt nauseous. Gas has started to come as of yesterday and that is relieving some uncomfortableness. I took a couple doses of vicoden yesterday, but am feeling okay today...trying not to take too much as I havent had a BM since the day before surgery. Sent my dad (who's staying with us to help out) to get milk of magnesia to maybe get things moving in that dept.
Yesterday I had the "oh my gosh, what have I done" feeling, but am doing better today. I know that with each day I will feel better and better! =)