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Topic: RE: Home from Hospital - 3/20 RNY
SHERRY!
THAT'S GREAT! I was wondering if we would hear from you today! So happy to see you post. Just take it easy and enjoy making it to the other side!
Peace
Topic: RE: March 28th surgery date???
I do!!!!!!!!!!! Cant wait. It just wont get here fast enough.
Melissa
Topic: Home from Hospital - 3/20 RNY
Well, all went well and I am home less than 48 hours after my surgery on Tuesday. I am sore and tired, but I am doing ok. Surgery took 1 hr 15 min and went very well. I had a hard time waking up after surgery and spent a couple of hours in postop - longer than usual - but they would have released me yesterday if they could have. No complications so far and I have been able to keep down everyhting despite forgetting to take small drinks a few times. I contribute my quick recovery to the exercises we were given in surgery prep class. It made getting up and around so easy after surgery. I would recommend them to everyone.
Anyway, I am sore sitting here so gonna go for now. I'll check back tomorrow.
Sherry
Topic: Lap on 3/19 and humble
Hello, all. I, too, have been a lurker on this website for weeks, and am finally joining! I had lapband surgery on Monday the 19th and have to say I've been humbled by the experience. I thought it would be a piece of cake, and it sort of was, but it was harder than I thought it would be. My doctor is great, and the nurses were very supportive. I spent a day in the hospital and came home Tuesday. I was trying to do the Advil/Tylenol route, but my stomach hurts! So I'm back on the hard stuff. I have to admit that I've been tempted to eat real food, and when I took one bite of pizza Wednesday night, I felt horrible. I couldn't even swallow it. Hooray! Normally I could have put down an entire pizza by myself. I know I will have a lot of temptations with 3 small children and a husband to feed, but I just don't feel like eating anything right now. Crystal Lite has been a lifesaver. I've found that my throat still hurts from the intubation and that it is still hard (and painful) to cough. Has anyone else experienced this? I am so releived to have had the surgery. This message board is awesome and I am eager to be a good member. I know I'll be reading it a lot and leaning on it for support these first few weeks while I adjust to having the band in place. It was weird to see the Xray of my esophagus after the procedure with the lap band in place. Best of luck for everyone awaiting the surgery! Sarah.
Topic: RE: I'm Home and I'm a LOSER!!!!!!
Thank you all for your support and encouragement!!!!
Barbara
Topic: RE: I'm Home and I'm a LOSER!!!!!!
May God bless you and keep you safe during your surgery; and may you enjoy an uneventful recovery.
Barbara
Topic: RE: Tomorrow is the BIG day!!
Prayers sent your way for a safe surgery and an uneventful recovery. God bless.
Barbara
Topic: RE: Tomorrow is the BIG day!!
Rita,I'll say a prayer for you.You'll do fine.I'm happy for you.I remember trying to get all my stuff done.I live about 260 miles from where I had surgery.Thank God my son & daughterinlaw were with me.You have a whole new life ahead of you.You'll feel so much better about yourself and life.I feel better than I had in years.Take care.Let us know as soon as you can how your doing.Love and prayers.
CJ
Topic: RE: March 28th surgery date???
Michelle,
I am just a day behind you! I'm sure you will do great. But I bet you are as nervous and excited as me! I'll be looking for a spot on the Loser's Bench, so save me a seat, okay?
Topic: RE: March 28th surgery date???
Michelle,
I'm scheduled for 3/28 as well for VSG surgery!
Good luck!!
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