I was finally able to get my band on 10/29. Went into surgery at 9:00 and was out by 9:30. In recovery for a couple hours and was on my way back to the hotel by 2:00 (we live 3 hours from the hospital so decided to stay overnight just in case). Went to WalMart about 5:30 to do a little shopping and walking. Slept great that night (10:00-7:00, then from 7:00-9:00 after a potty run). Did a little more shopping before the long drive home. Only took the prescription pain meds once and have been getting by on liquid tylenol. Haven't had any of the gas pains in the shoulders yet but my tummy is making a lot of noise. On full liquids (creamy soups, pudding, etc) and haven't been hungry yet. I go back to the surgeon next Tuesday to start advancing the diet. So far, so good. Will keep you posted!!

Robin

RJK123

Wow things really move fast for you.You were approved and banded very quickly. It sounds like your pain is well controlled. I also was banded on 10/29. I was dancing when I came home yesterday but then the pain medicine wore off. I did not sleep well. I have two dogs to take care of and they're like little kids, always getting into trouble if you're not watching them.

Congratulations and keep up the good work.

Anne

Anne:

Thanks for the well wishes. I have two children (age 5 and almost 2) so at least they were at school and daycare today. Still feeling pretty good - it's just such a mental thing not going to the kitchen to get a bite to eat. Oh well, just less than a week and I will be on to the mushie stage - who could guess that I would be craving mashed potatoes??? I have spent the last two nights in the recliner which has worked much better for sleep. Last night I spent part of the night on our couch which surprisingly worked quite well. My only real pain is where I believe the port is at but not enough to take anything for it. I had a bad reaction to pain meds a year ago when I had my gallbladder out so I am very hesitant to take anything if I don't absolutely need it. Even childrens Tylenol tastes so awful in the amount I need to take I almost feel worse if I take it.

This is such an exciting adventure - best of luck to you and we'll have to keep in touch!!!! Happy recovery

Robin

Robin,

It's been a week! I have one more week to go and then can start pureed food. I go to nutrition class later this week to learn more. I rarely take my pain medicine any more but I love my heating pad! It makes my abdomen feel better than the pain medicine and eases the tension in my back. I go back to work next week and I'm a little worried. I see my doctor on Thursday. How are you doing? Are you weighing yourself?

Was banded on 10/25, went back to work on 11/5. So far things are progressing well. I have no pain and continue with the liquids until my Dr. visit on 11/16 when I hope to move on to mushies.

Hang in there, going back to work actually improved my outlook. It keeps me busy and I don't think about the liquid diet. I have my Protein drink for lunch, a sugar free Jello for a snack and my Water bottle beside me.

At my PCP visit last Thursday I had lost 11 pounds in a week - AMAZING!

Walking has helped with the gas pains, keep moving.....

Things are going GREAT - other than not being hungry (which is such a STRANGE feeling) things are going really well. I went for my followup appt yesterday and have lost 12 pounds which I was totally excited about. They gave me the go-ahead to progress slowly to regular foods (had been on full liquid with some mushie foods) so I had a very small piece of pizza for supper last night and it was wonderful!! Tiny amount of pain in my port site but otherwise healing up well. It's so strange because my stomach growls, but I am not hungry - I suppose it is the larger part of my stomach making the noise but my brain tells me I'm not hungry. I jokingly asked the doctor if he had put the band on my brain because I am just in awe. He was so happy with my progress.

I went back to work the Thursday after my surgery which was on Monday. Got a little tired toward afternoon but I only work a 6 hour day so it was bearable. I am back full steam now.

Anyway, better get back to work!!

Robin

rjk123,

totally awesome! I still have to do the cream of bleckkkk til Monday and I am sooo tempted to cheat. I see my doctor tomorrow. My first fill is scheduled for Dec. 18th. Any word on your 1st fill?

My next visit with the surgeon is on Dec 6. He said we will see how I am doing to deterimine if I get a fill or not. His nurse said he usually does the first fill then.

Robin