March 11-ers

[maestrita 43]

I am up and moving around after my trip to Denver to be banded. I felt just fine until the second half of the next day, and then it was only this queezy feeling and achy stomach. Honestly, my throat and back hurt more than my stomach did afterward. How are y'all doing after the ops? I am loving Campbell's Soup at Hand!

[malissa 0]

Hi, just checking in.

Surgery was done outpatient and I went home able to swallow Clear Liquids.< /p>

However, by late that night I was unable to even swallow my spit.

Doctor re-admitted me to the hospital and I was released this afternoon.

I guess I was a lucky one with complications. :scared2:

I have to do clear liquids for the next couple days ~ at least I can swallow now, that scared the crap out of me!

I'll be in touch soon.

-Malissa

[maestrita 43]

OMG, Malissa. I am so sorry. When you are up to it, write a little bit and tell us what had happened and how you're doing. I will pray for you.

[malissa 0]

I guess my body was trying to reject the band. She said that normally there is swelling and inflammation, but mine was excessive. Internally, my stomache had sealed the hole of the lapband.

She said there is nothing I could have done to prevent it. It was just by body's reaction. They gave me steriods and anti-inflammatories via IV.

I feel better now, just exhausted. However, I'm very nervous.

Going back to bed - talk to you tomorrow.

[maestrita 43]

I am so sorry to hear that you've had trouble. Do get some rest and take care of yourself. Let us know how it goes.