Mara005

Well, had my surgery yesterday at 1 pm. When my surgeon got in she found a "huge" hiatal hernia that needed to be repaired. I never even had symptoms. My surgeon said she had never seen one so big. I have had no real pain. My surgeon places a pain ball into the wound which drips a continuous local to the incisions. They took it out today because it was leaking, but no real pain. I am lucky I have had no nausea or too much gas. I will be on clears until Thursday and then I can have full liquids. I see my surgeon next Tuesday and then I will probably get to advance my diet again. Not that I am really hungry. Good luck to all who are getting ready to have it done.

Had my first post op appointment, lost 11 lbs in a week!

Had my first post op appointment, lost 11 lbs in a week!

Today is my day! Only a few more hours! I am very excited! Will update y'all later this evening.

Ok.. Bout to get up and get dressed and head to the hospital.. Next time I post will be from the other side!!!! Guess I'm not "pondering" anything anymore lol lol

On my way to the hospital, can't believe today is the day. I am so excited. Good luck to you, we'll check-in later.

I'm newly banded but I would say that isn't a good idea. The sodium in those are usually sky high.
I got some low sodium instant broth packets that smell just like roman noodles, it tasted great by the way.

1 day post op. Ended up having to spend the night because my surgery got delayed by 3 hours, but, all in all, it wasn't a bad thing. Got some much needed rest & so far the pain has been tolerable. Thank God for pain pills, gas-x & heating pads.
Hope everyone is doing well!

Felt good yesterday, last night was hard (the bed was very uncomfortable and I like to sleep on my side which I coudn't). But I feel pretty good today, walking around, trying to get rid of any gas and also, trying to eat. I can't tell if I'm hungry or having gas pains it's odd.

At the hospital! So exited for today!

At the hospital! So exited for today!

At the hospital! So exited for today!

At the hospital! So exited for today!

At the hospital! So exited for today!

At the hospital! So exited for today!

At the hospital! So exited for today!

I'm tomorrow too! I'm calm now ill probably get nervous in the am. My surgery is 11;30 I have to be there at 9:30. Less than 24 hrs we join the banded family! Woohoo

My date changed again, back to the 4th!!! I just got back from signing all my papers, paying my fee and having my last weigh in!
I'm excited but I did have a little moment of panic when I got in the car, but it's passed.

Just got the call that my insurance approved the surgery!

My date changed again, back to the 4th!!! I just got back from signing all my papers, paying my fee and having my last weigh in!
I'm excited but I did have a little moment of panic when I got in the car, but it's passed.

My date changed again, back to the 4th!!! I just got back from signing all my papers, paying my fee and having my last weigh in!
I'm excited but I did have a little moment of panic when I got in the car, but it's passed.

Good Luck! I bet you won't sleep much tonight, I know I won't on Thursday!

There are many, many healthy band babies born all the time. I heard a doctor on doctor radio say that his waiting room is full of pregnant woman (mainly because you can become very feritle after losing weight) and some of his lap band ladies are on their second or third baby. This is one of the main reasons I'm getting banded, so it's definitely safe!

I like to read your blog, and I'm happy to hear you're pregnant! I hope you have a happy and healthy 9 months!

I'm on the 4th!