Georgia Lapbanders

[Paigey 7]

The last week was pure emotional torture. Between the funeral and my surgery, it's just been really hard. Yesterday was the first day I could keep fluids down and didn't have to carry my little throw up cup everywhere I went.

I've lost another ten pounds since surgery, but when I went for my post op check up this morning, I was very dehydrated. My doctor wanted to send me over to the hospital to get IV fluids, but since I'm finally able to keep fluids down, I asked him to give me another day of drinking gatorade to see if that helps.

I really thought this was going to go so smoothly after reading here, but good lord, was I wrong.

[PitPat 0]

Surgery went well. I didn't expect so much pain, but it's bearable.

What's not bearable is the fact that while I was in surgery, my brother in law passed away. He was only 39 and in seemingly good health. He was my sisters everything and now our family is just so devastated.

Rest in peace, Jason Cobb.

I am so sorry to hear about the passing of your brother-in-law. I have just read your updates or I would have already responded. I will keep your sister and family (and you, of course) in my prayers. It shows us that we need to be ready all the time because we don't know when God wants to bring us Home to Him. I hope your recovery is not hampered by this huge shock. God's blessings on your family.

[nurse from ga 0]

Oh I'm so sorry Paigey. Your BIL is my age--39. I'm sure it has hampered your recovery too. You are in my prayers. Wow, just goes to show you we never know what is in store for our lives. Everything really is in God's hands.

Aleasha

[ladybug on a mission 0]

Tomorrow is my day!!! I have to arrive at the hospital at 7am. I am so excited to begin this new mission!! I seem to be a bundle of nerves right now, but not sure why, I think it is just all the emotions at one time!!

Hugs,

Jane

[PitPat 0]

Tomorrow is my day!!! I have to arrive at the hospital at 7am. I am so excited to begin this new mission!! I seem to be a bundle of nerves right now, but not sure why, I think it is just all the emotions at one time!!

Hugs,

Jane

You will be fine. This time tomorrow you will be one of the banded!!! Try not to be nervous and breath deep. I will be praying for you and the surgeon. God blessings, Pat

[Paigey 7]

Tomorrow is my day!!! I have to arrive at the hospital at 7am. I am so excited to begin this new mission!! I seem to be a bundle of nerves right now, but not sure why, I think it is just all the emotions at one time!!

Hugs,

Jane

Good luck tomorrow!

And thank you everyone for your condolences. My heart aches so bad for my sister and nephews.

[ladybug on a mission 0]

Well I have transitioned to the other side!!! I am now a Bandster!!! My day at the hospital yesterday was uneventful. I arrived at 7 as instructed, but never went to surgery until about 12. Waiting is not one of my favorite things LOL! So it was making me more nervous than anything. I came home about 4.

Today I am just very sore around my belly button area and hurts just a bit to take deep breaths, but all in all, not too bad. I am so ready for a shower LOL! I will be a good girl and wait until tomorrow as instructed, but boy could I use one right now.

Thank you to everyone who has supported me up to this point and I will certainly be calling on you more, now that I will have bandster questions!

Hugs,

Jane

[lynh564 0]

Congratulations! Hope you are still feeling pretty good. Let me know if you have any questions.

[PitPat 0]

Well I have transitioned to the other side!!! I am now a Bandster!!! My day at the hospital yesterday was uneventful. I arrived at 7 as instructed, but never went to surgery until about 12. Waiting is not one of my favorite things LOL! So it was making me more nervous than anything. I came home about 4.

Today I am just very sore around my belly button area and hurts just a bit to take deep breaths, but all in all, not too bad. I am so ready for a shower LOL! I will be a good girl and wait until tomorrow as instructed, but boy could I use one right now.

Thank you to everyone who has supported me up to this point and I will certainly be calling on you more, now that I will have bandster questions!

Hugs,

Jane

Congratulations for becoming a bander!!! Wish I was already there. One more week and I will join you. Surely am glad you have such a positive attitude.....that encourages the rest of us. I look forward to following you on a day to day basis! Take care. Pat:smile2: :puke:

[Paigey 7]

Well I have transitioned to the other side!!! I am now a Bandster!!! My day at the hospital yesterday was uneventful. I arrived at 7 as instructed, but never went to surgery until about 12. Waiting is not one of my favorite things LOL! So it was making me more nervous than anything. I came home about 4.

Today I am just very sore around my belly button area and hurts just a bit to take deep breaths, but all in all, not too bad. I am so ready for a shower LOL! I will be a good girl and wait until tomorrow as instructed, but boy could I use one right now.

Thank you to everyone who has supported me up to this point and I will certainly be calling on you more, now that I will have bandster questions!

Hugs,

Jane

Congratulations! I am so glad that everything went well for you. Keep us posted and make sure you don't get dehydrated.

I've been doing my post op liquid diet, but I am slowly transitioning to the mushies. I'm actually scared of the mushies because I fear I'll start gaining weight before I have my first fill on 10/21.

[Paigey 7]

How is everyone doing?

I just had my first fill today and I am miserable.

Hopefully, I'll be able to keep some liquids down by tomorrow.

[PitPat 0]

How is everyone doing?

I just had my first fill today and I am miserable.

Hopefully, I'll be able to keep some liquids down by tomorrow.

I do hope that you will feel better tomorrow. I didn't realize that the fills would make you feel bad. :w00t: That's not good. Rest and feel better tomorrow. Blessings, Pitpat

[Paigey 7]

Thank you, PitPat :w00t:

I do feel better today, but I think it's going to still be a little rough as far as keeping anything substantial down.

Last night, I was feeling pretty poorly, so I didn't think to tell you guys the good part.

When they took my vitals yesterday, they were better than they had been in a long time.

My blood pressure was actually good instead of high, 108/62

and my pulse was down to 88.

My pulse hasn't been below a hundred in almost ten years!

[lynh564 0]

If you can't keep anything down, you are probably too tight. My last fill was like that. I went the next day and they took out half. Then after a week and half, I was still have acid reflux when I ate. The nurse took out the rest of the fill. It was my 4th fill. It is not in your best interest to be too tight. It actually caused me to plateau for a couple of weeks. I am just now starting to lose again. I am thinking that I am going to keep this one through the holidays. I have 5.2ccs in 10cc band.

[PitPat 0]

Thank you, PitPat :w00t:

I do feel better today, but I think it's going to still be a little rough as far as keeping anything substantial down.

Last night, I was feeling pretty poorly, so I didn't think to tell you guys the good part.

When they took my vitals yesterday, they were better than they had been in a long time.

My blood pressure was actually good instead of high, 108/62

and my pulse was down to 88.

My pulse hasn't been below a hundred in almost ten years!

Praise the Lord!! That is wonderful news! You continue to be in my prayers. I will be "listening" for more good news from you. I'm sorry that you are feeling so bad and I do hope you get better in the coming days. As they told me today, "It will take two to three weeks to feel "like me".

Take care of yourself and keep us posted.

Blessings, Pat :thumbup: