My DH keeps asking me what I'm going to need from him after I'm home from the hospital. I keep telling him not much... a ride home from the hospital would be nice, but I hope to bounce back pretty quickly. How did everyone else do their first 2 days home from the hospital?

Slept alot ... didnt' need any help....although my husband was RIGHT THERE to grab things and make it easier!

GOd Bless,

melody

banded 3/20/06 -82lbs

Same for me as MelodyJ. Really it was more just knowing he was there than actual help needed.

Myra

My husband went right back to work and it was just me at home and I done fine. Everything I needed to drink was in the fridge and the walking back and forth done me good. You'll do great.

MY FRIEND SANDY AND I DID GREAT. BANDED ON A THURSDAY, WE SHOPPED ALL THE FOLLOWING DAY THEN SHOPPED AGAIN ALL WEEKEND LOL. WE FINALLY SLOWED DOWN SOME ON MONDAY AS SHE HAD TO RETURN TO WORK. I ON THE OTHER HAND TOOK A LITTLE VACATION FOR A FEW DAYS IN BOSTON AND SHOPPED AGAIN LOL

MAYBE THAT WAS THE TRICK TO NOT HAVING ANY GAS PAINS OR PROBLEMS.

I also had a fine time recouping, really just napped and my husband would go for walks with me which was nice just because I had company but really he just was here in care I needed him....little does he know, I always need him!!! (It was nice that he stuck around but he really didnt have to.)

You will be fine. The only problem I had was sitting up so I would have someone pull me up and then I was good. I have been walking a lot. i just has surgery on tuesday and 2morrow I am going to the mall. I am really bored

My hubby and I went shopping the next day after my surgery in downtown TJ. I felt great.

If you have kids, you will need help with them. You won't be able to pick them up for a week or so. Other then that, you should be fine all on your own. Just take it easy.

I needed was the loving hand of my DH to help me out of bed. I am a HUGE wimp when it comes to pain to begin with. The less pain while getting up the better. :nervous After a few days, I was normal.

I arranged to have my surgery on Friday v.s. Tuesday so he took my surgery day off. Then he was around for 3 days. By Monday I was ok.

Just remembered and even posted that I've been forgetting about the aloe vera juice. Be sure to have some on your list. You can get it at Wal-Mart. Kathy, the best me, suggested it. She is the Aloe Queen.

I am happy to see that you all seemed to do fine post op. I will be banded this Tuesday. I think at this point I just want to get the surgery part over with so that I could begin my new lifestyle. It doesn't seem like there is much pain afterwards. My nerves are a little shot, but hopefully that will get better after I'm banded.

want2lose, the best of luck to you. I know we'll have a lot to talk about since we will both be banded within days from one another. Good luck.

This is an exiting time and one I should truly be embracing. Just a little on edge and find it hard to relax at this point. Wondering about the unexpected is difficult.

I was atleast happy to read that you all did well afterwards. I hope I can say the same for all of us who will be banded in September.

Regards,

What you will primarily need from your dh is his love, strength and understanding. Physically, you may need help getting out of bed, etc. But, I found I needed more help emotionally from my dh than anything. Especially after being on liquids for 2 1/2 weeks pre-op and then another 10 days post-op. I found myself becoming very emotional and weak and I know I couldn't have made it without him there backing me up and being strong for me. Does that make sense?

MY FRIEND SANDY AND I DID GREAT. BANDED ON A THURSDAY, WE SHOPPED ALL THE FOLLOWING DAY THEN SHOPPED AGAIN ALL WEEKEND LOL. WE FINALLY SLOWED DOWN SOME ON MONDAY AS SHE HAD TO RETURN TO WORK. I ON THE OTHER HAND TOOK A LITTLE VACATION FOR A FEW DAYS IN BOSTON AND SHOPPED AGAIN LOL

MAYBE THAT WAS THE TRICK TO NOT HAVING ANY GAS PAINS OR PROBLEMS.

I am so glad you posted this! I am having surgery on a Wednesday and I have to go back to school on Monday. I have had 3 c-sections and I can't see this being worse! Yay..thanks for posting!!:clap2:

My husband helpe me with the kids, and the pets. An helping me out of bed since we have a platform bed and it is VERY low to the floor. Other than that I wanted him out of my hair!! LOL Actually he was extremely helpful an mae things very easy on me. He got rid of all the food we couldn't eat (he follows my diet to a "t" so that I don't have the temptation) and even learned how to cook come of the meals I can eat the most so that he gives me a break sometimes. He also went out and bought a bunch of exercise equip, and we have learned how to box together. I think the emotional support from him was WAY MORE helpful than the physical support.