Well, I am now officially banded! Woo Hoo! I was woken up this morning at 6:00 to take a shower and than taken down to the surgical floor around 6:30. Everyone could not have been nicer. My anesthesiologist was a sweet little woman whose name escapes me at the moment. She came in to talk to me a little and she gave me a pill to calm my nerves. I told her I've never come out of anesthesia without vomiting and she promised me she would do her best to change that. Its now 3:30 pm. and I have not vomited nor felt nauseous at all!
I was brougnt into the OR and than really only rember them putting oxygen mask on and than that was it. Next thing I remember, I am in recovery and I hear them talking to Connie, the other woman who was also operated on this morning. I was in recovery for about one hour and than they brought me back to my room. DH was MIA but that was ok, I just wanted to sleep. DH came back about 1/2hour later and told me he went back to TGIF to get something to eat. Food? Whats that?
I haven't spoken to my doctor since the operation yet, he is coming by this afternoon. I am interested to know if he found a hiatal hernia. I'm thinking no because I would think I would feel more pain. The pain meds they are giving me are great! I don't feel at all loopy and I also don't have any pain! I cannot believe how good I feel actually.
I'm getting ready to make a bathroom stop in a few minutes than I may do a lap around the floor. I cannot believe it is over already and I feel so good. (remind me I said that tomorrow, ok?)
Oh, Marie? I've been thinking about you a lot today, it seems like I have these little burping moments! Did yours start so soon?
I also found out I was given the smallest size band they make, 9.75 cm which hold 4 cc's of liquid.
Thats it for now, I am off for my walk. Will possibly post later after talking to the Doc.
Ciao for now.
25 comments:
Welcome to the other side. So happy for you.
WHOOOHOOO: I was thinking of you, girl. So glad you got through everything and sounds like, so far, all has gone swimmingly. Take care of yourself now - esp with the trip home!!
We made it!! I'm glad you are doing well. I am having burping moments as well! I hope we both have a fast recovery. Take Care
I'm so glad that you are feeling so good! You're giving me hope!! I think the burping is normal from what I've heard. Can't wait to hear from you again Jacquie!!! <3
So glad you are doing well and that you are banded! The burping is normal, probably just esophogeal spasms..no worries. Enjoy the pain meds!
woohooo congratulations-you are on your way now. I'm glad things went so smoothly for you.
So happy for you! I hope all your recovery is this easy peasy! Keep us posted!
Jacquie, I have been waiting all day to see a post from you. I am so glad everything went so well. It makes me less nervous for my banding. I hope you sleep well. Keep us posted!
CONGRATULATIONS! Sounds like you're doing beautifully. I hope all goes well with your trip home. The adventure has begun! Welcome to the sisterhood.
Congratulations!! Sounds like you did really well - all the best as you recover :-)
Welcome to the other side! I'll be interested to see what your post-op eating instructions are. mine are confusing...
So glad you are done and feeling good. Hopefully you sail through it all. Congrats!
WELCOME TO BANDVILLE!!!!! have a quick & easy recovery!!
Congrats on your Band!!
So far you make it sound easy! I'm so happy all went well! Congratulations as you begin your new journey!
So pleased for you...let the losing begin :-)
So glad to hear all went very well for you!!
Sounds like you are one of the lucky ones like me that had little pain and no problem coming out of Anesthesia!!
I had NO GAS PAINS and NO ITCHING FROM INCISIONS during recovery!! I did however, have pain at the Port Site. But considering, that isn't much!!
Have a safe return home and, "Welcome to the Sisterhood/Brotherhood of the Bandster's"!!
Awww congratulations. I'm so happy for you. Take it easy and recover quick, I look forward to reading many more posts you have to write..
xx Nene
Congratulations!
yay, welcome to the sisterhood...you are going to love it! Take care with the trip home and hope recovery is fast....
Congrats and welcome! So happy for you! You sound great. Keep the pain meds going. You will heart the band! YAY!
Congrats on your successful surgery! I wish you a speedy recovery and long time success
Congratulatoins!! I hope you are feeling good still today. Welcome to the other side with the rest of us............. :)
Congratulations! I am glad to hear you are feeling well. I hope you have an easy trip home!
Jacquie - I am so glad you are doing well. I never really felt super bad after the surgery. The first day was the worst and it was pretty mild compared to what I've read. Be sure to get lots of rest. You should be able to get a couple of TV channels in English. Bye!
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