Banded 48 hours ago and doing great!

[mom22 0]

Thought I'd report on my experience being banded just two days ago (11/5/08) - I know I enjoyed reading about everyone else's experience - now it's my time.

Luckily I was first on my docs schedule -was at hospital by 5am-operated on by 7am - if you can request to be first on his schedule - do yourself a favor and take the first slot! Was in my room by 1pm - pain in my stomach, but feeling pretty good. I did take the morphine for the first 24 hours - helped to relax me and I got a little sleep. Suggestions for what to take to hospital - stretch shorts or pj bottoms!! This is the only thing I did not have that I really missed. I was up walking the same evening - but hated my back end open - I did ask for another gown and put it on like a robe - this helps but is warm when you sleep. Heparin shots in the stomach are not pleasant (burning after the shot is over), but not too bad. IV was in until I was discharged. Hardest thing about being in hospital was not resting - lots of noise and constant checking doesn't allow for sleep - it's good to get home. Another girl was operated on same morning as me - she had to stay second night due to diarhea. I do have diarhea when I go to bathroom -but I guess this is normal since I'm only having liquids. I have followup appt with doc next Friday - clear liquids till then. When I read about fellow bandsters getting released from hospital same day - I worry about you! I was in for nearly two days - and it made me feel they were really taking all precautions. Barium swallow morning after surgery-gross thick stuff to drink- but painless.

If anyone is interested in any specifics - give me a shout - glad to help! :thumbs_up:

[skinnyme2be 0]

Congrats on being banded. It sounds like you are doing great. I was banded 10/20 and had a very similar experience to yours. I was first in line and back to my room by 10:30 and was up walking by noon. Hardly any pain and didn't even need meds when got home the next afternoon. Good luck in your journey, You will do great!!

[Thegirlnextdoor 0]

Glad to hear you're doing great :thumbs_up: !!

I was banded on the 3rd ,so i'm right there with you!

Oh didn't you hate the barium swallow ? YUCK!!

I was hoping the radiologist was kidding when he said to keep drinking it all the way down,ick.

I was also the first one banded that day. I had to be there by 615 and then my surgery was at 730. I think it's great because it also gives you a little bit more time in the Hospital to be monitored.