I-am-Denise

Awesome story. Good for you and keep it up. Thanks for sharing :thumbup: I have been banded for just one week today so seeing your story keeps me motivated. Good luck right back to you....

I also had my surgery on Wednesday. It does get better and better. Walking has helped a ton to help with the gas pains. In addition stay ahead of your pain take your meds as ordered. You can do this the worst part is over. Baby steps each day. Hang in there and good luck buddy. (I agree there is a LIGHTat the end of the tunnel-walk it out if tolerated ) PS- This site also helps tremendously you will find awesome support.

Im on day 5 post op and it seems like I am "tight" in the mornings with just liquids. I have heard after you get a fill with solids you may be tighter in AM's and it gets better throughout the day. But is it normal to experience tightness already before ever getting a Fill?? Thanks for anyones feedback and suggestions. Good Luck to all Bandsters.:sad:

Im on day 5 post op and it seems like I am "tight" in the mornings with just liquids. I have heard after you get a fill with solids you may be tighter in AM's and it gets better throughout the day. But is it normal to experience tightness already before ever getting a Fill?? Thanks for anyones feedback and suggestions. Good Luck to all Bandsters.

Thanks for your feedback autkel & Band Groupie Im excited to do this with you guys.............HAve a wonderful day.

I feel like everything is going to be Ok now that i have made it to day 3. Surgery day was a blur, I was groggy from the anesthesia and tender (sore muscles). I went in to the Hospital at 6 am for registration, they did my vitals, I put the lovely gown on, the doctor came and talked to me, then the anesthia doc came next. Before you know it they were wheeling me to the OR on a gurnery. They had me move over to the table then put the O2 mask on me then before you know it I was waking up in recovery. The pain was doable, remember to take advantage of your pain meds while you are still at hospital. I didnt at first and I let my pain get ahead of me. Once back under control post-op seemed very doable. Best advice is to get up and WALK WALK WALK. It helps with circulation, helps with gas, helps get back into the swing of things:) I was sleepy too it wore off by day 2. Lets see day 2 I was still in hospital. I got to go home at 2 pm. Day 2 seemed worse than day 1 pain wise for me. I just kept the walking up and pain meds of course. I made it, at one point I thought what the hell did i do?? That down moment didnt last long and I got through day two with my ice chips and liquid diet. Day 3 is going wonderfully. I feel stronger and was way more active and less sore today. This site has helped me out a ton as I have referred to the FAQ's several times over the past week or so. My journey is just beginning and I am excited for the new healthy me for 2010! Have a wonderful journey and good luck to all of my fellow bandsters too. We can do this:biggrin:

I feel like everything is going to be Ok now that i have made it to day 3. Surgery day was a blur, I was groggy from the anesthesia and tender (sore muscles). I went in to the Hospital at 6 am for registration, they did my vitals, I put the lovely gown on, the doctor came and talked to me, then the anesthia doc came next. Before you know it they were wheeling me to the OR on a gurnery. They had me move over to the table then put the O2 mask on me then before you know it I was waking up in recovery. The pain was doable, remember to take advantage of your pain meds while you are still at hospital. I didnt at first and I let my pain get ahead of me. Once back under control post-op seemed very doable. Best advice is to get up and WALK WALK WALK. It helps with circulation, helps with gas, helps get back into the swing of things:) I was sleepy too it wore off by day 2. Lets see day 2 I was still in hospital. I got to go home at 2 pm. Day 2 seemed worse than day 1 pain wise for me. I just kept the walking up and pain meds of course. I made it, at one point I thought what the hell did i do?? That down moment didnt last long and I got through day two with my ice chips and liquid diet. Day 3 is going wonderfully. I feel stronger and was way more active and less sore today. This site has helped me out a ton as I have referred to the FAQ's several times over the past week or so. My journey is just beginning and I am excited for the new healthy me for 2010! Have a wonderful journey and good luck to all of my fellow bandsters too. We can do this:biggrin: