Surgery Yesterday Doing Great!!!

[Choy 5]

Well yesterday was my big day. My doctor Dr. Lee and his staff at the Southern Minnesota Surgical center Rock!!!!

Went to hospital at 8:30am went back to the OR at 9:40 Was back in my room waking up at 11:00. I seriously had no pain. I did have a bit of shoulder pain from the gas. But my nurse got hotpacks on my shoulder and it was gone in about an hour. at 11;30 I asked to get up and go to the bathroom and take a little walk down the hall. At 1;00 did the same thing I was in the car and home by 3:30. I did have a dose of Loratab elixer before I left the hospital but really no pain.

Today I have a bit of what feels like a sore muscle wear my port is. Been up walking around did dishes and now sitting at my desk.. Thinking about hitting a few garage sales this afternoon.

Just a word of advice I think what helped me was getting up every hour and walking around. And I did take the Loratab every 4 hours. To stay ahead of any pain. They say your second day is the worst. But it really just feels like I did 200 crunches.

My mouth is so dry from the patch behind my ear but that can come off tomorrow when I get to shower.

So excited for my new journey!!

[eyewonder 24]

I'm happy for you, Congradulations

[auntielle 42]

So glad you are on this side of surgery & feeling great. I also had a good experience. I would add that you should take it easy & not try & do too much too soon. Even though you may feel great you just had surgery & need to heal. Keep walking & all the things your dr said but remember you need rest, too!

[colleenjoy 104]

glad to hear you are doing so well. I agree that you shouldn't push yourself too much. listen to your body and take care or yourself

[biloxiblue 8]

Awesome! I did my surgery yesterday at about 8am. I feel about the same as you as far as pain goes. Right after surgery when they took me back to my room I got really nauseous and acted like I was going to throw up, but the nurse gave me a shot of something that took care of that. Is it the patch that is making me feel so dry? I think the dry mouth, nose and throat has been the worst part for.

Good luck and keep us posted on your progress!

[rascodr 2]

@Chou& biloxiblue its been a few days how are u feeling I hope all is well have u wieghed itself yet? Any progress?

DeAna

[biloxiblue 8]

I'm doing good. patch is off so I can know swallow and breathe through my nose as the dryness is about gone. Pain is very little now and mainly in one spot, probably the port. My stomach is still swollen and that feels weird but other than that all is good.

I did get on the scale an I've lost 8 pounds since the day of surgery (This past Thursday) and I'm not hungry. I am really careful to just continually sip Protein, Water, and broth and I haven't had any nausea at all.

Thanks DeAna for checking on us. Choy, let us know how you are doing.

Have a great week!

[rascodr 2]

I'm glad to hear u are feeling well glad to hear about the no hunger I don't eat a lot if junk just huge portions I joke I eat as much as a 6' football player so feeling full fast & no hunger is exactly what I need Good luck

[☠carolinagirl☠ 18,722]

thats me ras, i eat (alot) not a sweet person. more junk/fast food/high fat/high calories. i kept mcd's in business.

[Fatsince4ever 6]

My surgery is today. I'm nervous and excited all at once. In lessthan12 hours I will officially be a banded bandster...lol wish me luck and a speedy recovery I start summer school next week.

[rascodr 2]

Carolina I am right the with u I just never seem to feel full so I'm looking forward to the lap band I don't have surgery date I'm hoping for 01AUG or sooner the earliest Psych exam I could schedule is 18Jul so We don't even submit to the insurance comp until after that oh well it is what it is....

[Fatsince4ever 6]

I'm officially banded. I met with so many people that were sooo pro sleeve. I'm pro weight loss. But 1 day out and I'm drinking n walking and talking. A little burpie but I'm well.

[erin313 44]

My surgery is today. I'm nervous and excited all at once. In lessthan12 hours I will officially be a banded bandster...lol wish me luck and a speedy recovery I start summer school next week.

Let us know how you are doing.

[xavtay2 85]

Congratulations to everyone on having the procedure behind you! Can't wait until I am there....continued success on your journey. Keep us posted

[rascodr 2]

Well yesterday was my big day. My doctor Dr. Lee and his staff at the Southern Minnesota Surgical center Rock!!!!

Went to hospital at 8:30am went back to the OR at 9:40 Was back in my room waking up at 11:00. I seriously had no pain. I did have a bit of shoulder pain from the gas. But my nurse got hotpacks on my shoulder and it was gone in about an hour. at 11;30 I asked to get up and go to the bathroom and take a little walk down the hall. At 1;00 did the same thing I was in the car and home by 3:30. I did have a dose of Loratab elixer before I left the hospital but really no pain.

Today I have a bit of what feels like a sore muscle wear my port is. Been up walking around did dishes and now sitting at my desk.. Thinking about hitting a few garage sales this afternoon.

Just a word of advice I think what helped me was getting up every hour and walking around. And I did take the Loratab every 4 hours. To stay ahead of any pain. They say your second day is the worst. But it really just feels like I did 200 crunches.

My mouth is so dry from the patch behind my ear but that can come off tomorrow when I get to shower.

So excited for my new journey!!

Congrats glad you are feeling well

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