meggs44

I'm happy to be of some help. I only came on this website a few days before surgery and have learned a lot from so many people! You'll do great!

I was banded at 7am Augtust 4th and feel great. When you wake up from the anesthesia you will be a little groggy, but the nurses will get you up soon and have you walk. Then they will take you to have a barium x-ray to make sure everything looks good on the inside. I went back to my recovery cubicle, and after my Dr. came by at noon, went home. I had the anti-nausea patch behind my ear, an anti-nausea drug and Pepsid in my IV before surgery, and had no nausea at all. I went home with liquid pain killer and anti-nausea suppositories, but only took the pain liquid once. I've had some soreness, some gas pains in my left shoulder, and some diarreah, but feel better everyday! I have pressed around and can barely feel my port. I think having a positive attitude and a commitment to work hard is essential. No, it is not always easy, and there will be hurdles along the way, but this is a lifelong change for ones health. A fringe benefit beisides becoming healthier is looking better, which boosts that self-confidence and can't help but make one more attractive! It's been hard for me to not overdo it. I went shopping with my daughter all day yesterday and even ate out for lunch [Water and a few spoonfuls of wonderful tomato soup]. Today I've been cleaning house, doing laundry, and plan on taking a boat ride this evening with friends and family, My cocktail of choice will be a half cup of V-8 minus the vodka! Sorry to go on, but this has been my first week...not so bad! I'm sure you will do great...stay exited and think about the wonderful adventure to come. Remember, that "last supper" would only last 20-30 minutes, but what you're doing on the 11th will be for a lifetime! I'll be thinking of you on Monday!