I made it home

I am home and doing great, I feel better at home then I did in the hospital, they had me up every 2 hours all night walking, My dr, used the new lapband, all is well just alittle indigestion which he said is normal

Welcome home again!! So glad to hear things are going well for you. Hope you get a little more rest at home! Keep us posted

Carissa, glad all is well. You be sure to sip 2-3ounces every hour, and get your rest. Ice water disturbs my tummy, so it might be a bit too much.A little cold is good. It might seem grudging for a few weeks but it gets better. I went through somewhat of shock when I got home and wondered what I had done to my body. Maybe I still questions for myself , I've just never known the thinner me.I worry that the adjustment will be very trying. Enjoy the pain meds and drink and walk alot . Gets that painful gas out. Baby steps, kristin

I set my alarm clock to go off durring the night so I can take my pain meds, I didn't want to wake up in pain latter, I then stayed up from 3:30 to 5 am to drink water I was so thristy but only sipped it and walked felt good then slept some more About the qustions I felt that way all day yesterday, what did I do, why did I do this was this a big mistakes, Biggest problem is coughing, I need to and it hurts and try hard not to but force myself to thank you for all the support

Hi there again Carissa, about the coughing you talked about. Well I dreaded coughing and sneezing. If you want it to end sooner than later use your spirometer(I think that's what they call it, the plastic breathing thing) 3-4 times a day.I was given mine at the hospital. I set little goals every time I use it . It is still diffucult sometimes to do as well as I would like. Take care kristin

Hi, Carrissa! Glad to hear your surgery was successful and you are home! Welcome to the LOOSER'S bench! Keep us posted on your journey! Jean