Hi all,

I just got home this morning from my surgery yesterday (15th!). I've been pretty sore - kind of like I have done a million crunches.

I went to the hospital at 7am and was taken to my room. I put my "special" gown on and my precious little hat and was taken to the theatre at about 9.15. My gorgeous anaesthetist put my IV in first go and gave me some sedation. That was the last thing I remember.

I woke up back in my room, although a do remember snippets from recovery. I was in pain and had some pethidine. I was started on Water to sip, which I really didn't feel like, but I tried. I shared a room with another bandster who was feeling it a lot more than me.

I've had a little sleep and feel a little better. The hospital experience was pretty good, I can't complain, although it felt like the longest night!

Sipping lots,

Jen

Glad to see you are home and feeling comfortable.:clap2:

Welcome home. I am 1 week post banding. I remember well the first few days...just like doing too many crunches. It gets better before you know it. keep on sipping.....best wishes:clap2:

Greeneyez,

So glad to hear that your surgery went okay. I was thinking of you all, since I think there were a few also getting banded this week.

I can't wait, I keep praying for a way for this to get done. I am so fearful that I am going to have to wait years since I am going to be a self-pay.

Can't wait to hear specifics, when you feel like sharing! Good 4 u! I just know from reading others' comments that it will get better and better for you! Take care!

Great to hear you're doing well!!

Greeneyez,

I forgot to ask, how much is 70 kg, and if you don't mind me asking, what pre-op diet did you have, and what kind of post-op are you on? Just curious, as I am still learning about Lap band.

Hi Chuckles, 1 kg = 2.2 pound. So if you multiply 70 by 2.2 that will give you my goal in pounds. My surgeon thinks I can get to 65, but I don't remember being that weight! I thought about putting my ticker in pounds, it seems like a bigger amount when you lose!

I didn't have a pre-op diet. My surgeon prescribes Optifast based on your waist measurement - lucky that is the smallest part of me!

I am on 2 weeks of liquid diet - Soups (without lumps), optifast shakes, custard, yoghurt - anything that will go through a straw. It's not too bad, I just don't feel like it, but I'm pushing myself because I know I need the Fluid and energy.

Hoping tomorrow is a better day, I've felt pretty miserable today, I'm at home on my own. Taking antibiotics and Digesic for pain relief. Not sure what brand name for Digesic is in US, but it has paracetamol and dextropropoxyphene in it.

Greeneyez,

I forgot to ask, how much is 70 kg, and if you don't mind me asking, what pre-op diet did you have, and what kind of post-op are you on? Just curious, as I am still learning about Lap band.

Greeneyz,

Thanks for the info. What time is it there? I live in Texas, USA, and it is 1:00 a.m. Wednesday morning, Central time. I guess it is day over there huh?

Aw, I am so sorry to hear that you are alone! You don't have anyone around to help? If I was close by, I would come and help! I believe everyone needs help some time. Well I send you warm wished and prayers up. Hopefully you will feel better tomorrow! Take care.

Thanks Chuckles, my time here is just after 6pm in Sydney. Mum picked me up from the hospital, but seriously, there isn't much anyone can do for me. My puppies did notice that I wasn't well and gave me lots of hugs this afternoon.

My husband is coming home soon. He took yesterday off work to take me in, but in hindsight, he would have been more help having today off work. We had a terrible thunderstorm this afternoon and as my DH works for the electrical company, he got caught up. We need the rain as we are in drought, so I'm not complaining.

Glad to hear you are home and hope you start to feel more comfortable very soon. Today was my first whole day out to the kids playground at St Kilda (SA) and then to Tea Tree Plaza shops to buy a house warming present for my friend and her partner. Going to the house warming tonight.

Take care, rest up and keep sipping. I now feel nearly totally human!!

Congrats Jen!

Glad to hear your hospital experience went well.

The pain will get better. Every day will be better than the last.

I also remember not feeling like drinking anything much for the first 2 weeks, but like you said, it is important so keep sipping!

It'll only get better from here on in.

Good luck and I hope you sleep well tonight.

Nic

Glad you got through it fine Jen. I was lucky to have my sister around me while going through that first week. Good luck with your journey.

Hey, Jen I Know What You Mean I Had My Sugery On Monday And Was Released On Yesterday. For Me The Gas Is Crazy, I've Taken Gas-x But It's Not Working.

Glad To Hear From You.

So happy to hear you are doing alright, I hope the puppies remember not to jump; If/when I get mine I will have to remember to lock myself in my room as I have 3 cats that love to cuddle. *l*

glad to hear you are doing well. every day does get better. keep sipping.

My poor dog didn't see me for nearly a week because I recovered at my parents and I had to keep him from jumping on me when I came in the door, I felt bad reprimanding him.

Since then, he hasn't left my side when I am in the house and he stands at the door when I leave for work.