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OK Guys..I'm home..It was not bad..don't be scared!

dianegoe

By dianegoe, in LAP-BAND Surgery Forums

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dianegoe    0

dianegoe
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Hi guys. Here's my story. I went to hospital at 6, had all the usual stuff, IV, blood draw. Saw the Doc's (Band, OB/GYN, Anesthesia) I had my ovaries removed too. They took me back about 7:30. Got the versed prior to going to OR so I don't remember anything. Was waking up in recovery at 10:30. The nurse was asking if I had any pain, and I really didn't but she gave me a little meds in the IV. So maybe I'm well drugged, but the was over 4 hours ago. Left hospital at 11:30 and home by 12. I layed on the couch for about 2 hours to let anesthesia wear off. I just went for a 20 minute walk. I drank my Protein and I'm sipping Water. Can't say I have any pain. Minor gas under diaphragm. Small incisions and one larger one. So, please to those who go next, don't be afraid. It's not bad. Maybe tomorrow will be, but for now I am happy it's over, I'm not in any pain, and I'm on my way. When they weighted me this morning and I was 217 with shoes on and I thought, I hope I never see that again. Good luck to you guys going the rest of this week. It will be OK. Don't be scared. Diane:smile:

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Hi I'm glad you are doing so well. Its good to hear not to be afraid. I think we all are at some point or another. I am seeing my dr on Feb 7 and then hopefully its schedule time for surgery so I am right behind you. Keep up the good work and a quick speedy recovery to you.

New beginnings

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congratulations! and good luck with everything!:cool: i went to my consultation today and left the dr.'s office feeling pretty optimistic. I am so mad at myself because I went through this whole process back in July of 2006...I had my surgery date and everything but, chickened out at the last minute!!:eek:now...my insurance requirements have changed and now i HAVE to wait six months before i can have the surgery. But, that's okay I am willing to wait and I will continue to eat healthy and hopefully lose a couple of lbs before the surgery. Anyway this is not about me...I wanted to send a quick thank you for your post because it is very encouraging to know...keep us updated!!

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Hi Diane,

Glad to hear you are well. I just got home from my overnight stay in hospital. Will tell my own longer story when I feel a little better.

Congrats on being banded,

Jen

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Hey Diane! Great to hear from you so soon! Wow, I was in no condition to post the day of surgery! Happy to hear things went so well and you're not in such tremendous pain! 20 min. of walking? WOW! I could barely walk 10 feet to get to the bathroom. Don't be worried about scaring people, you make surgery sound like a breeze!

Hey greeneyez too! Glad to hear you're doing well too! It's very confusing that you just came home from an overnight hospital stay after being banded the 15th because it still IS the 15th here in the U.S.! Mind boggling!

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Yeah, I know redtulips. I also get confused with everyone's surgery dates, I have to remember it is almost a whole day behind.

Jen

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dianegoe    0

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Hi everyone,

I still feel like I did sit-ups, muscle soreness, but not really pain. I have not taken any meds since I came home yesterday. Have been drinking fluids and that Protein stuff. I had some broth last night. Water is going down fine. I really wish I could have something like oatmeal, but I can't.

So, I am planning on going to work on Friday. I have my post visit next Wednesday and hopefully he will let me start on Mushies, or Protein Shakes. I will keep you posted. Good luck to everyone this week. Diane

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