I'm on the banded side and finally going home tomorrow!

Hi everyone! I had my lap band put in on Monday at Norton's (Dr. Allen). I had a "complication." My stomach swelled up and nothing was going through. I was not allowed anything (even water or ice****il a few moments ago. I just had my first oz. of water and I'm elated. I get an oz. of Crystal Lite in awhile and an oz. of broth at noon! Who knew I could be so excited about so little. And, I don't have to have another G.I. tomorrow. If I keep everything down today, I get to go home (Owensboro) tomorrow. It's wonderful to be on the "banded side!" I have my first follow-up next Thursday in Louisville and I hope to return to work the next week. I hope to meet all of you one day. Karen in Kentucky

Congrats...keep us informed on how you are doing. Missy

Hi Missy. Thanks for the note! I'm home now and really feeling sore and tired. I had a hard time last night but then again, I left the hospital, drove for two hours, and only used tylenol for pain. Today, I feel sore, inside and out. I'm sipping a protein drink, slow but sure. I've developed "the runs." I think it may the milk I used in my drink last night. I'll have to switch to lactose free. I think I'm going to get better every day. I'm just not bouncing back as fast as I thought I would. I guess it's because of the complications I had. The doc says it will take awhile for the swelling to go down. Glad I made it! Karen

Hi Karen! Dr. Allen put my lap band in on December 5th, 2006. As of this morning, I have lost 39 lbs. Welcome to the banded side!! If you need anything, just let me know. Maybe we will meet in his office someday!! My next appointment is on 03/08/07 @ 9:15 a.m. Hugs, Sharee

Hi Sharee. Thanks for writing. My next appt. is next Thursday. I'd love to meet up with you some day. Where is Sulpher? Karen

Karen glad your home hoping this finds you feeling better. How was it at Norton's everything good there? try to drink remember is very important. Cynthia

Hi Cynthia. Thanks for the well wishes. I am drinking and I'm keeping close watch on how much. I feel like everything is "stuck." I'm having trouble burping and I feel miserable. I'm very depressed right now which is completely out of character for me. I can only hope and pray this gets better. Everything was not good at Norton's.Personally, I would never choose this hospital again. I've had eleven surgeries in my fifty years and I've never experienced anything like this. Karen