June 11th, the first day of the rest of my life

jeremiahsmommy · May 29, 2008

June 11th is my surgery date. Last time i was put to sleep, i had a laproscopic appendectimy. The nurses that were in the OR said they had trouble with me breathing on my own. This has sort of scared me a bit. But this is only one of my worries. Do they always wait til your asleep to put a tube down ur nose? How bad does it really hurt after surgery? I have had an appendectimy and a c-section so im hoping it doesnt hurt more than those things....anyways, any advise woud be great for my health.:wink2:

gone 4 ever · May 29, 2008

Congrats on your surgery date. I was asleep before they put the tube in and asleep when they took it out, It did'nt bother me any, but everyone is different. I had an easy recovery time also. My worst part was in the hospital after surgery I had a moriphine headache and nuasia. The nurse gave me a shot in the leg and I was feeling all better in a few minutes. I went home that afternoon. I took one pain pill and that has been it. Except my 4th day out and my 23 month old grandaughter jumped off the chair onto me. She really done a number on my port. Other than that It has been good. Don't forget to get Gas-X strips. They help with the gas pain. Good luck on your LB journey and God Bless.

freakyone · May 29, 2008

Hi Jeremiahsmommy

I had my lap band surgery yesterday and it went very well. The tubes that you are worried about were put in and taked out while I was asleep. I have a little bit of a sore throat but not bad. My surgery was at 5:30am and I went home at 9:30 pm. I had a c-section aswell. If you have had a C-Section and Apecendectomy this will be a piece of cake for you. Don't worry and think positive and it will go fine. Today is the day after and it just feels like I worked out my stomach muscles too hard. Hardly any pain. Good luck

Freakyone in Southern Cal.

ace · May 31, 2008

I love the title of your blog. You have a great attitude, you'll do great. I am still waiting for insurance approval. Hopefully I will have surgery in July!

lilnora2 · June 5, 2008

Hey my new date is now June 11th also I was supposed to have it May 28th but there was some issues that are resloved now. I am worried a little about going under also but I wil have my cpap machine once I am out good luck with your day I am sure everything will be ok

hippiechick · June 8, 2008

Hi! I haven't been banded, so I haven't any advice to offer. However, I am being banded on the same date as you and lilnora, so at least I can wish us all good luck!!! I fly tomorrow from SC to Detroit, and won't be back until Friday. I'm actually more nervous about being where I need to be and when I need to be there, and about those dang skinny &%#*?! airline seats, and getting a cab to go into downtown Detroit, than about the actual surgery. Sheesh. We're almost there!

lilnora2 · June 9, 2008

Are you going to the Barix clinic? If so I am to but in Ohio wish you luck will chat again soon after being banded.

hippiechick · June 14, 2008

No, I went to Great Lakes Weight Loss, and I am so pleased with my experience. I'm home relaxing now, and being very greatful to have been able to do this, especially necessitating self-pay. I hope your recovery is going at least as well as mine is!