Whhoooohoooo I am a banded Gal!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Here was my experience in a nut shell:

Got to the hospital at 10am- surgery schedualed for noon. Waited*waited*waited- was delayed 1 1/2 hrs do to the anesticologist(spelling). Was rolled into the surgery without any sedation that helped.... until the "big" one & than it was lights out & I was waking up. GREAT people to help in recover-BUT_ was in recovery for a min. of4 hrs because they hadn't gotten me a room. This was tuff but when I did get a room the service wasn't has good like it was in recovery - so It really worked out 4 the better. It was loads of ice-chips trying to keep moist so I would stop coughing-OWIEE!

First 2 hours in the room I would say were pretty painful- but not overly unbearable. Had a GREAT nurse has the nite progressed. From aprox 2pm after surgery on Friday until Sat. nite at 3:30pm NEVER SLEPT ONCE. Had a very old lady w/cancer next to me who was dillusionally talking /yelling & singing all nite. I was basically her nurse maid the whole time which kept me pre-occupied. She tried escaping at 2am & pulling out all her cords- I had to quickly get out of bed & stop her. What a crazy -kinda fun nite.

Since I NEVER slept - I zoomed around the 7th floor which really wasn't that big -BUT I did it 28 times from 8pm FRI till 5am Sat & than finally couldn't walk anymore. Gasses were being eliminated & felt better -BUT Huge right shoulder pain- from gases trapped by right shoulder nerve Doctor says will take days. Other than that slept just now for 2 1/2 hrs really well at home-Tough getting up & out of bed.

Stomach is very bruised (will have photos shortly ) & port is aprox 3" up from my belly button- seems good has long has it heals well. Won't be where I wold carry anything on my hips or interfer w/my underwire bra. Its very distended & funny shaped right now. Very bruise- Small inscions are just that... small-one alreday has the tape missing. Wore support socks w/massage legs 1st 20 hrs- they felt great & still have long support socks on. was told to wear them till I see Doc next week. Am on liquid vicadin-my fav & pain is close to but not quit minimal. Having Jello & Soup broth.

Got on scale- bad idea says I am up 4 pds. But I know that will change. Mom is with me for the next two days so all should be well.

Most importantly all friends knew my back went out - so know I say its worse & thats why it may take anothe week or two to still recover- they suspect nothing;0) They are even cutting my grass- isn't that sweet?

sleeping on pullout down stairs-which is ok till I can manage strairs-will try on sunday nite or Monday.

So thats it - just bad shoulder pain- which only hurts when I am not moving-which makes me want to move which is great!

Thanks again for everything My lapband sisters & brothers your prayers were SO FELT ALL DAY you will never know how much strenght you gave me! THank you - Thank You!

I'll try & update w/photos within the week.

I AM BANDED-HOLY CRUD!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!I mean CRAP !!!!!!!!!!!!:cheeky :cheeky :cheeky

YEAH!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Doing the happy dance. Jump up and say HEY!!! NOT YOU CHRISTINA!!!!!!!! LOL!!

HUGS girl

Penni

Welcome to band land Lady. The music is great and you'll be dancing in no time.

Glad all went well for you.

Congratulations!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! On to your "new" life

congratulations:banana

Congratulations, Christina!! Welcome to B-Town!! :D

Welcome home and wishing you a speedy recovery, you have waited so long!

We were all waiting to here from you. Glad all went well

Shelley

Welcome to bandland! It gets better with each day!

yeah!!! keep us updated on how you are feeling and doing with liquids. it should be a downward spiral from here. (how many times do you here that in a positive way)

COngratulations Christina

So glad to hear all went well for you

Christina got her ba-and! Christina got her ba-and!

I got the biggest smile when I first read the title to your thread! Welcome Home, Banded-girl! You did it! I'm so happy for you. Rest, sip and walk. Great post...thanks for the cool details. Good job taking care of the lady beside you! That was a good distraction! Well done.

I dont know, but does anyone else sence that Christina is not satisfied with her band at all??? teehee!!! :banana :banana Congratulations to you! You are gonna do sooo well!!!!! I am so happy for you!

Well it's about time! Congratulations, glad you're finally here.

WOO HOO!!!!!!!

Congrats to the new bandster I'm 9 days old now I'm looking forward to getting on the scale on Thursday and off the Heparin injections.

Take it slow and easy for 7 days min then life will be getting much much better.

Cheers!

Gal I am so happy for you!!!! Sounds like your doing wella nd I hope each day gets better and better!!!! Congratulations you offical little bandster!!!! ((((HUGS))))