Doing the Happy Loser Dance..slowly though! :o)

Hi Everyone, My lapband surgery went well on Friday. The port area is still very sore. I used Dr Valin. He obviously is very skilled. I will say one thing that really did bother my family and myself however was that I was taken away 'for surgery' at 9:20 and they were told it would be about 2 hours then a couple more in recovery. I was in the holding area until 10:30, then finally wheeled into surgery. My family could not find out anything from anyone until 2:30 to 3:00. And they assumed that Dr Valin would come speak with him as doctors usually do. Nothing. Nobody spoke to them at all. With them asking about me every half hour or so, they finally were allowed in the recovery room for about 2 minutes to see me. Still nobody talked with them. Maybe I'm wrong, but don't doctors still come out and speak with the families? I haven't had to have surgery in many years, so perhaps things have changed. I do know Dr Valin is an EXTREMELY busy man and without him many of us would not be where we are today. I myself finally saw Dr Valin the next day for a minute so all is well that ends well. On a good note...from when I left the hospital Saturday evening and when I weighed myself yesterday I am down 15 pounds. I did gain either 5.5 or 6.5 pounds ( I can't remember) in the hospital from fluids..but still 15 pounds in 4 days time...wow. I'm impressed. I got hungry yesterday for the first time. I am having alot of trouble getting in even close to half of my liquids a day. The thought of so many things makes me sick to my stomach now...like soup and broth. And, anyone that knows me, knows I was the soup queen. And protein drinks...oh my goodness..just the name makes me sick. I have been living on sugar free jello and I did get down a little egg drop soup (after trying 6 other soups/broths). But, I know I can't live on jello and crystal lite alone...can't get in my protein drink at all..so I got some lo carb yogurt last night and I feel like a new person. My wishes to everyone....have a healthy and happy day!

Congratulations Linda!!!! I think it is horrible that no one kept your family notified. Someone should have definately kept them posted no matter how busy they were. I'm glad you're on the other side now and already seeing results. Maggie

Welcome back Linda!! Glad you are doing well and you will be faster before you know it!!!. I have to say that I was not impressed with Dr. Valin or Dr. Reinhold or the other doctor's personalities when I went to the sessions. I am sorry that happened to you and your family. I would be sure to mention it when you go back for a follow up. Again welcome back and let us know how you are doing....... Linda