It's been a long day but I am finally home and banded.

I arrived at the hospital at 8 a.m. yesterday. After another blood draw I got my cute little backless gown and got to wait on the most uncomfortable cot for about two hours. They came to get me for surgery at 10:15. They gave me a little shot of happy juice on the way to the OR and that is pretty much the last thing I remember until I woke up in the recovery room. They gave me a shot of morphine and I don't remember much else until they took me to my room.

I was up and walking within half an hour of getting to my room. I sucked on ice chips for about half an hour and then they brought Isopure, Jello and iced tea. It sure tasted good. (Not the isopure so much but the tea was great!)

I've been up walking about ten minutes out of each hour and drinking my six ounces of fluids per hour, blowing on the little machine they give you to clear your lungs, and pumping my feet. The pain hasn't been bad and so far I haven't had any gas pain. The doctor finally came by at 3 p.m. today to release me. By then I was thoroughly bored with the limited channel selection at the hospital and ready to go home. I had excellent care and the nurses on the floor I was on were wonderful. I have five small incisions and one larger one.

Sorry for the long post but I really have appreciated everyone's success stories and wanted to share mine.

Have a great day!

How you feeling hun?!

I was so glad to hear your surgery went well, I'm from the Lake of the Ozarks area and just got my surgery date for April 8th. (Goin to Mexico) I am just wondering do u think u will feel like going back to work 1 week after surgery? I am a hairdresser and that is what my plans are.....do u feel like it is possible? Thanks:confused2:

Ok, I am exactly one week out. I could easily have gone back to work today. I'm still taking another week mainly because I can but I can pretty much do everything, just slowly, You might not want to schedule a full day of appointments but you should be able to do some.

Good luck!

Okay so February is the start of my new life! Only problem is I am eating already after two week check-up. My doctor said soft foods but I am eating normal food with no problem. Which is a problem because I am afraid I have screwed it up now. Any suggestions.:smile2:

congrats on your banding, I got my band on Feb. 13th

Well, I'm finally banded!! Everything went great with no surprises, thanks to Dr. Schmitt and the great staff at St. Vincents East in B'ham, AL, AND thanks as well to everyone on here that shared their stories and information. I really believe that reading the forums here made me so much more prepared for everything that went on.

No problems to report, other than I underestimated folks when they talked about pain from the trapped gas...once that is gone though, I will have no issues to complain about!

Again, thanks everyone for sharing and helping others be prepared.

Well, I'm finally banded!! Everything went great with no surprises, thanks to Dr. Schmitt and the great staff at St. Vincents East in B'ham, AL, AND thanks as well to everyone on here that shared their stories and information. I really believe that reading the forums here made me so much more prepared for everything that went on.

No problems to report, other than I underestimated folks when they talked about pain from the trapped gas...once that is gone though, I will have no issues to complain about!

Again, thanks everyone for sharing and helping others be prepared.

Congratulations Rocket City Guy!!!!!!!!!!!