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Rather than write a book here, I wrote a blog about my recollections from yesterday AGB surgery. Bottom line, it went off without a hitch. Worst complaint I have is the damn catheter. It hurt like hell whenever I finally urinated. It still does today, but its a much easier to deal with now. I was as thirsty as the desert when I got back to my room, sucked on ice chips and sipped some Water, that mucho helped. And walk guys, walk, walk, walk....and walk. I think this is the key to not having gas issues, the more you walk, the better your respiration, the better your gas. I'm an open book, if I can help anyone, just ask! :)

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Rather than write a book here, I wrote a blog about my recollections from yesterday AGB surgery. Bottom line, it went off without a hitch. Worst complaint I have is the damn catheter. It hurt like hell whenever I finally urinated. It still does today, but its a much easier to deal with now. I was as thirsty as the desert when I got back to my room, sucked on ice chips and sipped some Water, that mucho helped. And walk guys, walk, walk, walk....and walk. I think this is the key to not having gas issues, the more you walk, the better your respiration, the better your gas. I'm an open book, if I can help anyone, just ask! :)

Ooops, I also want to give a shout-out to Dr. Minkin, he ROCKS! If you are in the St Louis, MO area, he is the man with the plan for lap-band. And Des Peres Hospital is pretty darn good too. Thanks guys!

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I'm glad everything went as planned ;)

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So glad everything went well.

Wow, I wonder why they put in a catheter? That definitely sucks! And a suppository for nausea? Sounds like they were trying to torture you a little.;)

I truly hope the healing process goes smoothly!

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So glad everything went well.

Wow, I wonder why they put in a catheter? That definitely sucks! And a suppository for nausea? Sounds like they were trying to torture you a little.;)

I truly hope the healing process goes smoothly!

I know, I was surprised when they told me that they were putting in a catheter in pre-op. I guess it was to dehydrate me thoroughly for the surgery. I hadn't had a catheter before, and hope a long time goes by before I have another. I thought a colonscopy was bad, but heck, that was a picnic compared to the catheter.

With the suppository, it isn't fun, but I'll admit, it works fast. I called the doc's office today just to be sure there wasn't an alternative, and they said no. I'm thinking at some point I'll get Pepcid chewables or just crush something and add to Water.

Thanks for the well wishes!

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I'm glad everything went as planned ;)

Thanks for the well wishes :) You are right, I see alot of whining on here. Look, I'll complain about the catheter and all that, but you know what? The actual surgery was not that bad, and I had a hiatal hernia taken care of as well. I'm already on record as saying, I would definitely to it again if I had to. Pain is something you deal with, no pain, no gain. Unusual pain, you should get checked, but life is a pain at times too, and being overweight has been a huge pain. I almost feel cleansed, baptized, ready for a new life. I'm not foolish enough to think there won't be challenges, and at times disappointment. But, overall, the benefits of this I'm quite confident will way exceed any costs, even the $4,000 out of pocket after insurance I had to pay. That's a drop in the bucket from avoiding diabetes and other nasty conditions I'd be staring at in the future. So, a little pain? Bring it on, and I'll wear my incision scars with pride once I lose the tire around the middle. :)

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Glad to hear your surgery went well. I will be banded in 6 days, August 4th.

Best of luck on the surgery. I am done some blogs on here about my experiences. Feel free to ask me anything if I can be of help, I'm a total believer in the lap-band, and I haven't even had it for 24 hours LOL! Have faith, pray for God's strength, you will do fine.

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Awesome things went great!! I am right behind you on the 12th!!! sounds like when i was pregnant....WALK WALK WALK and it's easier....! looking forward to reading your blog!

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Awesome things went great!! I am right behind you on the 12th!!! sounds like when i was pregnant....WALK WALK WALK and it's easier....! looking forward to reading your blog!

:D

I'll tell you what, I hate hospitals generally. If I had a suggestion for someone getting ready for surgery, try to get up and walking whenever you think you can do it. My goal was not to spend the night, and I have sleep apnea and had a hiatal hernia taken care of, still was able to leave about 8pm, surgery was around noon. Working on your deep breathing, start sucking those ice chips so you can urinate, get up and walk around, and you'll be ready to go home. The pain is manageable.

Best of luck, and if I can be of any help with questions, let me know :)

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Rather than write a book here, I wrote a blog about my recollections from yesterday AGB surgery. Bottom line, it went off without a hitch. Worst complaint I have is the damn catheter. It hurt like hell whenever I finally urinated. It still does today, but its a much easier to deal with now. I was as thirsty as the desert when I got back to my room, sucked on ice chips and sipped some Water, that mucho helped. And walk guys, walk, walk, walk....and walk. I think this is the key to not having gas issues, the more you walk, the better your respiration, the better your gas. I'm an open book, if I can help anyone, just ask! :)

Great advice! I'm glad everything went well for you!

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genesishanna    2

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I am so happy I came across your post. I will be banded on 8/12 and I cant wait. I also have to have a hiatal hernia repaired and that is what I have been concerned with the most. What does it feel like? Could you talk after? Are you hungry? Please tell me everything!!!

Thanks for the well wishes :) You are right, I see alot of whining on here. Look, I'll complain about the catheter and all that, but you know what? The actual surgery was not that bad, and I had a hiatal hernia taken care of as well. I'm already on record as saying, I would definitely to it again if I had to. Pain is something you deal with, no pain, no gain. Unusual pain, you should get checked, but life is a pain at times too, and being overweight has been a huge pain. I almost feel cleansed, baptized, ready for a new life. I'm not foolish enough to think there won't be challenges, and at times disappointment. But, overall, the benefits of this I'm quite confident will way exceed any costs, even the $4,000 out of pocket after insurance I had to pay. That's a drop in the bucket from avoiding diabetes and other nasty conditions I'd be staring at in the future. So, a little pain? Bring it on, and I'll wear my incision scars with pride once I lose the tire around the middle. :)

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