Well everyone....I am in the land of the living...I was banded yesterday. It was so funny as I was watching Big Medicine the night before my surgery and saw a lady that was doing the lap band surgery...I love that show. Listen anyone who has not done this surgery...It is probably the best thing that could have every happened to me. For many years I suffered from an eating disorder and it got out of control. For anyone out there that may feel that binging and purging can make you loose weight (trust me there are people out there that feel that way). You will not you were looking at at a previous bulimic that gained 50 lbs! It's better you do what you have to do and get this band. I know this journey won't be easy but now I am in control of ME and that is the most important thing. Here is the low down:

1. I waited until 1:20 p.m. a lady met with me and brough me to OR I was put in a waiting room.

2. The nurse told me to put on a robe that could finally fit me. You know the hopital gown that you have to put two on or you will be ass out..yeah...that can't happen there! lol. I also got a took to put on.The nurse came in asked a few questions. She weighed me and to my suprise I lost 15 lbs.:whoo:

3. The anestigolist (mind my spelling) met with me to explain what he would be going and asked what meds I am on and if I am allergic to anything.

4. Then I met with Dr. Cobourn for a while. He answered all my questions. He told me he loved my touqe and not to start without him.lol. I told him I would try not too!

5. I was then taken to OR they strapped me up to the machines and sent me to lala land.

6. I woke up. The post op nurse Francine was amazing. She came me all sorts of cool drugs lol. I got some demerol and codine.

7. Dr. Cobourn met with me breifly and told me that I had a bit of a hernia and he fixed it! HA...I went to Peel for the same problem and they turned me away saying nothing was wrong.

8. I had a lot of gas pain in the shoulders which I think was the worst.

9. Got home and put a hot Water bottle on the shoulders took gas X and went beddie bye.

10. One thing that helps with the gas I found was a nice message. My hubbie gave me a message it helped move around the gas.

11. I slept on the couch for the evening as my couch has a lot of pillow which was very comfortable.

12. Woke up this morning to some gas but now soreness in the tummy. I guess the stiching is making me sore. The gas is starting to come out (gross) and is litterly a byatch to come out lol.

All in all ... everything went well. I am very happy and that each and everyone of your for your support along the way. If it wasn't for you all I would be in the dark as to what to expect. At least by reading your experiences I now know what to expect. You all are amazing!

Thanks again for all your support.

Glad you are doing so well!

Dear sweetforlife,

Thanks so much for the detailed info. I start my pre-op diet on the 10th of Aug and that will start me down the fantastic road to band land on Aug 20th...... Can't wait, so excited.... Good luck to you on your road to thin land. Keep us informed on you progress.....

Nulife2be

You bet I will!

Congrats! I will be joining you in 7 days in Bandland. If Dr. C. uses those lines on me, I'll have to tell him he needs some new material LOL!

Great update Sweetforlife - I'm so pleased it went well for you and you lost that 15 pounds - you were soooo worried...Did you see QueenB?

I have managed to get through almost 6 days of Optifast - not a real hardship at all - and the time is going quickly. Soon I will be joining you in the real journey. Take care - keep in touch.

Thanks so much Cindy. I did not get to see Queen B as we kept missing eachother...we kept on checking in on eachother though. She is doing good.

Hello Sweetforlife:

Congratulations on being banded and I'm glad you are feeling good.

It's only going to get better.

Congrats sweet! You're well on your way to doing awesome!

Congratulations. I am so happy for you. I will be in Dr C's lounge next wednesday (aug 15). I am looking forward to the demerol and codeine. I know you will be successful with your new tool. Happy recovery

Hi Sweetie,

Hope you are feeling beter. My insicions are a bit sore, and I have been using the heating pad for the gas pain.

Thank God for that codeine!! :clap2: I have not been nauseated at all. I have been slowly sipping Water, apple juice and having popcicles. I had a cup of peppermint tea on our drive back home from Toronto.

Have you started on Thursday diet yet? Francine said we could have creamy Soups and low fat yogurt etc? I have not started that yet as I want to make sure someone else has started.

I am looking forward to the days ahead. It really was not so bad huh? I feel a bit of weakness when I walk around, but nothing more than that.

well take care and keep me posted on how you are doing.

Queenie

Congrats! Welcome to the other side!! Best wishes

I am slowly coming along...the gas pains are the worst. I had a hernia that Dr. Cobourn correct but now I can't burp!! I am still sore...a bit nausiated at times but I'll get through it. I haven't had much of an appetite so had no urge to start anything new. I did have a popcicle and lots of tea.

Congrats!! I was bandedAugust 1st with Dr.c. Went well but got an infection in my arm from the intervenous area. I have to take antibiotics and antinflammatories--not going down so well. Anyway this too shall pass.

Congrats!! I was bandedAugust 1st with Dr.c. Went well but got an infection in my arm from the intervenous area. I have to take antibiotics and antinflammatories--not going down so well. Anyway this too shall pass.

That's the attitude kat44! :clap2:

All the best to you and I hope you will feel better soon.

Welcome to bandland Queen B.and kat 44.