...banded, and done with my first surgery.

It went very well. The nurses in the recovery room told me I hold the new record for fastest waking up & being ready to go. No nauseau, and no gas! But I burped a lot in the recovery room. Surgery started around 11 and I was on my way home around 2. Pain has been minimal, and is only when I move or walk around. When I'm reclined, I hardly feel anything and have gotten some good rest. I was able to weewee yesterday so no problems there, either. So - all in all I'd have to say it went well.

No appetite yet. Yesterday I ate about an oz of Jello, and drank about 8 oz Water. Today about 4 oz jello and another 10 or so oz of water. I just don't feel hungry, but I know my body needs *something* so I will aim for another 10 or so oz of water and some both before the day is over.

This was also my first surgery, and an interesting experience. I hope to start up a detailed journal soon, to help alleviate others' concerns and since I knew what questions I had coming into this (as a surgery virgin), maybe be able to answer questions others might have.

Cheers!

Congratulations!! :clap2: You've been on my mind and I'm glad to hear you've gotten some good rest. That's encouraging. I'll have to boot my husband out of his big boy recliner after my surgery.

Take it easy and keep us posted on your progress. I bet Mr. Hobbs was glad to have you home. :dance:

Welcome to bandland! Each day gets better!:confused: :)

Wow, thanks for all the warm wishes!

Finally today I don't feel like I was hit by a train! I was actually able to crawl into bed this morning, and even though it took a long time and I had to have a mountain of pillows behind me, it was sooo nice to sleep somewhere other than that recliner.

I can walk around much better this morning, but still have to support my stomach if I don't want to walk hunched over. I'm going to focus on Jello and broth. I've been doing good on Water, because I've been so dang thirsty, but too sore to eat. Tomorrow I start my Protein drinks & a few things other than broth, jello & popsicles.

Also today my larget incision looks like it's starting to dry up a little. That one had me a little worried, b/c it had a very slow seep of blood since I came home.

I wish I'd seen my surgeon post-op, because I want to know which of these incisions is my port!!!

I was up walking around and dragging my IV within 10 minutes of surgery. It really alarmed the hospital staff, but I was drugged pretty good and loving life. I was drinking sips of water within 15 mins. It really started to make the staff nervous when I started wearing my hosp gown like superman's cape. They still laugh even to this day. Later that night I fell asleep in the chair in my room. That night, I had the most comfortable and wonderful sleep that I had ever had.