Just wanted to update everyone. It is Wednesday at 7:00 pm, and I was banded this morning at 7:30 am in Concord, NC. Things went very well. I was told I was doing well considering what I had done.

I don't remember much of course from the time I got my IV to after surgery. I woke up around 10:00 or so, and I was ready to move and get up by 11:00. I had a tiny sore throat when I woke up, and a little pain in my stomach, but not too bad. My cuts are up really high, the 2 inch cut is just under my breasts actually. I have four other small incisions. I had lost about 10 in a week, so he said my liver looked great. I will post some pics of myself & my incisions soon.

After I woke up and was walking around a litte, I went to have xrays done to make sure I could swallow. Even though the stuff they give you to drink didn't taste good, it wasn't too terribly bad. I had to stand up and turn to the side once or twice for them to get multiple xrays. That part was really neat, I could see the band & the port on the xrays. After that, I walked around some more, they got my results back that my xrays were fine, and I got to go home! I even walked into the drug store with my husband to get my meds. It hurts a little when I go to sit or stand.

If I could describe what my stomach feels like at this point, almost 12 hours later and I've had 1 pain pill, I would say it felt like I've been punched in the stomach. It's definitely not as bad as I thought it would be. When I burp, hiccup, things like that, it's a little uncomfortable. So far, the gas is mild as well. I'm crossing my fingers that I only get better from here, not worse.

I've managed to get almost an EAS Protein drink down today, and little sips of Water, and not much else. I really think I should try to drink another one before the nights over with, but I'm not sure that I will. I already have a good bit of restriction from the band.

Sorry this is so long, I just enjoyed reading others people stories of getting their band, so I thought I'd share mine with you guys! :scared2:

Hi, just read your post about peeing problems. I was banded yesterday, did very well. Surgery was at 8:45am and I was home by 2pm. I was very nervous going into this, but now that it's over I am amazed at how easy it was. Just a little pain, but mostly just gas bothering me today. I too have had the same problems you mention about peeing. Today I noticed that they put a Transderm Scopalamine patch behind my right ear for nausea. I vaguely remember them doing that but forgot all about it until I was brushing my hair today. One of the side effects of the patch is that it can make it difficult to urinate. I was very relieved to find the cause, and according to my post op directions I can take it off on Sunday. You may want to check behind your ears!!! Good luck to all of us!!!

My pre-op nurse said that the combination of anesthesia during surgery and the post-op pain meds can make it hard to pee afterward. She suggested running water, sitting in warm water, or whatever it takes. She said if worse comes to worse I could go to the ER and get a catheter. I told her if it was a problem, I would find a way to go!

I'm glad you didn't have much pain. I was banded in Mexicali, Mexico on May 27 @ 9AM. I woke up with pain & was knocked out for the most of the day. I woke up Wednesday and by the afternoon felt well enough to walk and left the hospital to drive back to San Diego - then caught a flight the next day for home - in Oklahoma.

I couldn't sleep and had gas pain the second night, but I didn't have much pain medicine.

I'm not allowed EAS shakes yet. I"m on a clear liquid diet for day 1-5, a modified liquid from 6--10, then another 10 days of creamy liquid Soups & Protein drinks until I can start a soft food diet.

This was really had because I came back to Oklahoma and went straight to my grandmother's funeral. She passed away two days into my wls trip. The family & food together was an emotional trigger & I wanted to eat, but just sipped my tea.

I'm finally back home & I'm doing well. Hope you do well from here out. Your ticker numbers look like mine.

~Good luck

Cara

I had to be catherised ,i could not pee to save my soul.that was the day of surgery,it has gotten better each day since.

Thanks for the info! I haven't been approved as of yet. Fingers crossed it'll happen. I'm super nervous and reading your post has helped. Thanks again! Best of luck on your journey!

I had a patch for naseau too! They gave it to me for the night before surgery...then I got a new one 3 days later..I just took it off. I was only nauseated sp? once...as the first patch wore off...

I peed ok but it was a strain at first...no problems now...day 4 and just a bit sore at the port...Kinda like a burning feeling if I move wrong.

I started soft foods today! I did Clear liquids until then...I thought it was weird how soon but I followed drs. orders and ate!

Good Luck

I'm glad to hear yours went so well. I was banded on 5/29 and mine was a breeze!

I am so glad tohear that it was a breeze! I am still shocked that I finally had the surgery! I decided to do this around Christmas so here I am! YEA

:thumbup:I was banded by Dr. Rod on Thurs. and was released from the hospital this am @ 8am...I could have gone home lastnight had we not had the 4 hr drive in front of us...so we chose to stay the night and not push the subject. :drool:I have to say that I have been hungry...and actually had some very thin potatoe soup if you could call it that. Boiled some potatoes in water with bullion cubes and then just blended it with 2% milk until it was thin and soupy...and ate that for dinner...ohhhhh boy was that the best potatoe soup I have ever in my life had:tt1:....about 2 -3 tblsp full...I asked my facilitator if it was okay and she statted that as long as it was full liquid that I would be okay. I have to say that going to Mexico wasn't bad for anyone thinking about it. Just research your Dr. and don't leave a stone unturned. I will say that if you are someone that wants a lot of after care and hands on care Mexico isn't for you....and what I mean by that is that they don't wake you up at all hours of the night to check your vitals, but the moment you call they are in there in a matter of seconds. The floor I was on only had about 15 patient rooms with about 2 nurses and 2 aids..but there was never more then 6 ppl on the floor while I was there...The thermometers are the mercury ones...old school under the arm, all dinner ware is in glass and metal...and they don't have shaved ice, but get you ice in cubes...The hospital itself was very clean and my experience was good. Dr. Rod. is very much to the point comes in and looks you over, asks you if you have any questions and is out like a flas to his next patient...but I think if I had asked questions he would have stayed...He told me numerous times if I had problems to call and gave me their numbers...I even had their ext. in the hospital for the people that I needed. Dr. Calderon was a hoot. He spoke very good english and was the primary one that would explain things to me. All in all I would go back. I would recommend taking a small personal fan with you as the shades on our windows didn't block the sun out and during the day it would get warm..and I would recommend bringing plastic cups of styrofoam...I didn't like drinking out of the glasses...just my own quirk...felt like the ice would melt to fast. At any rate I am home and doing good and feeling better..esp. after that potatoe soup...woo hooo. Can't believe I am finally banded...seems like a dream.

where did you have your surgery?

judymarie

where did you have your surgery?

judymarie

Juarez Mexico, Hospital Angeles-Dr. Jose Rodriguez

Congrats! I am glad to hear it all went well...I am healing too....I broke out in hives this past week...not sure why....they were more bothersome than the surgery!

Be sure and take care...good luck! Shelley