Well the surgery went quick according to the doctor. I stayed the night at the hospital because I knew I'd have complications with the anesthesia which of course I did. My blood pressure went extremely low and the nurses were worried about me and yelling at me to wake up because I wasnt able to wake up on my own.

The nurses on the floor I was on like me becuz I kept wanting to walk around trying to get the gas out and didnt complain that I had to walk...which of course didnt work. I was so miserable when I got home, that I was crying so hard in pain. Thank god and goddess for this chat room, chloemom suggested a heating pad. Well I put the heating pad on while still crying my eyes out in pain...the next thing I know I'm exploding farts left and right. So thank goodness for chloe....today I'm still in pain and I'm upset about my husband leaving me here to deal with this recovery on my own because he has to go to Missouri for work and I cant really rely on our son to help me. He's 14 and a butthead. I'm so upset..I cry about everything. The only support I have is ppl on here.

I took a shower tonite and just let the water run over my incisions...I put some fresh bandages on them. Well I can feel where the band is very plain as day and I hope that is normal. I also am havin lots of pain where my port was put in. I havent been able to eat anything. I just keep sipping water..that's about all I can do. Just gotta keep hydrated.

blessings

Hang in there girl! It will get much better I'm sure. Just think of all the great things to come. You will feel better each and every day. Take care, and Happy Mother's Day! You have given yourself an amazing gift...... your health! :tt1:

You know how they say it's always darkest before the dawn? The worst is over! Get your son to do all the bending (it will do him good!) and just focus on yourself and your recovery. I know for me it took about 5-6 days before I could easily lay on either side in bed and easily sit up if I had been laying down. Now 4 weeks out, all is good and I'm just watching that scale continue to go down! So, CONGRATULATIONS!!!!!

--Bridget

Darlin I am almost 4 days out, today was rough for me but that was my own fault, I over did it yesterday. But all in all I am feeling pretty good as each day passes.

Just remember, this to shall pass. You WILL start feeling better, and as for your son just remind him that you brought him in this world and you can take him back out (that was my moms favorite saying with me :tt1:). He will come around eventually, no worries there.

Sorry you are suffering, but it will get better with time. The hardnpart is over and now it's time to enjoy the ride! Like someone else said, remind your son that you brought him into this world. It is mother's day afterall. Make him a list or tell him very specifically what you need him to do. I know if my 17 y/o doesn't have very specific instructions, he is lost.

Good luck and let us know how you're feeling today!

Take your pain meds!!! Narcotics are your friend. If you have no meds then get some immediately. I was in a haze for the first week. As soon as the meds wore off and the pain came back, I would take more! But, I was happy, got a lot of sleep, and was not in pain. Hope you feel better.

Hope you're feeling better.

and....

HAPPY MOTHER's DAY!:welldoneclap:

Congrats on getting banded. You are doing really well.