Banded on 05/24 - First Report

Hello All. I had my banding surgery on 05/24/07. I woke up in the recovery room in severe pain. Apparently they had trouble waking me up and I heard the nurse asking for my CPAP machine. The trouble is that I have never been diagnosed with sleep apnea even though I thought I had it so I don't have a CPAP machine. They kept me in the recovery room for an extra 1 1/2 hrs to help me breathe. I had to beg for morphine as they told me if they give me any morphine I would take lighter breaths or may stop breathing. I cannot put into words how painful it was to cough in the recovery room before I was given any morphine. I was later transfered to my room still in severe pain and given a morphine pump. About 2 hours later I burped and the majority of the pain was gone. The only pain I had was my port which was very managable. From then on I had a great time in the hospital. The nurses were great and I visited with other lap band patients during my walks. I went home the next morning and have had port pain which is no problem. I was surprised at how hungry I was but that was also very managable. Then I had the great idea of going to work on Tuesday as I have a totally sedentary job. Within 1 1/2 hours I had to call my mthr to drive me home. I had a gluecose defficiency and my blood pressure dropped, I was sweating excessively, my nose and eyes started leaking and I was clearly unstable on my feet. My doctor started me on protein drinks the next day and I have felt great ever since notwithstanding the constant hunger pains. My weight has gone from 327 to 311 and I am excited. I remind myself of that when the hunger pains get really bad. I am really looking forward to my first fill as the doctor says my hunger pains should stop then. It has been interesting so far. I am getting so impatient as I really want to start working out now but there is no way I am going to jump the gun again after my embarrasing experience at work. LOL I hope all other May'ers are also doing well.

Congratulations on your surgery!! Take it easy, you had major surgery. Everything will come in time. Glad to hear you are doing better.