Friday, September 24, 2010

psst...I'm Banded!

Sorry I am just now updating; I spent Wednesday and yesterday resting and wasn't online.

The surgery went perfect! I arrived at 6:30 for registration. They called me back around 6:50 to put my gown on and start my IV. Around 7:20 they gave me a dose of "i don't care" medicine via my IV, that Jay said worked instantly. I don't remember much after that except rolling into surgery and changing beds. The next thing I know, I woke up in recovery! Surgery lasted about 2 hours; they removed my gallbladder first. I was in recovery phase I for about an hour and a half; I'm very sensitive to medicine so it took a bit longer for me to wake up. Once I was coherent enough to move to a chair, I was moved to my main recovery room where my family came back. I was home around 1:00.

Since, I've mostly slept. I've not had much gas at all; what I've had hasn't been painful. My abdomen and incisions have been sore, but only when moving or trying to readjust. I only have 2 incisions outside the one through my belly button; I was surprised. I took a shower today; which was nice! Over all, it's been an easy process. Since Wednesday, I've had a few popsicles and a few sips of beef broth. I've had no appetite and have been comfortable.

I'll update more soon as well as a few pics my husband took. Miss reading everyone's blogs; have fun in Chicago!

12 comments:

  1. Congrats on getting banded! Take it easy!

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  2. Welcome to the Club! Honestly...day 4 and 5 were the worst for me because that's when I started giving up the Vicodin. LOL. Glad all went well.

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  3. Yay! Congrats and I'm so glad that it went well for you! You're a lucky duck not having the gas pains! I didn't have any with my gallbladder, but with the band, I had them pretty bad!

    Wishing you a swift recovery! :)

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  4. Congratulations!!! :) Now you need to rest up and take care of yourself and your new friend!

    I'm having a gallbladder scan tomorrow because they think mine is acting up. I'd rather they just take the stupid sucker out. Bah...

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  5. Yay! We're now card carrying members of the club!

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  6. Welcome to a new and successful club...

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  7. Congratulations! So glad your op went well and that you're not suffering any post op gas. Keep resting up and get read for those lbs to start flying off. V.

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  8. Congratulations to YOU, Honeygirl!! I'm sooo happy for you!! Know that you are in our thoughts and prayers!!

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  9. congratulations! I will be about a month behind you or so.

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