Home From Surgery...

Hello All...I'm back Home. My Surgery (Lap-Band) went perfect. It was at 3:30pm yesterday. I was released from the Hospital at 12:00pm today. The only problem's I had were 1) Coming out of Surgery when the Anesthesia was wearing off, I guess I was pretty rowdy, I'm told I took a few Big swings at the Post Op Nurses (they were guys) I was complaining of Bad Pain, and was demanding some Ice! Then I guess it was when they tried to put the Oxygen Mask on me, I started playing Rocky! I then was given a Big Dose of Demerol and settleled down. I have no recalection of any of that. 2) When I came to in my room I had a Major Headache, I mean a {{{Throbber}}} I was given some Tylenol w/ Codene. And it was lights out for about 5 hrs. I slept on and off through the night, they did get me up once to walk, and every hour they were taking my Vital Signs. I had absolutely No Gas Pains what so ever, I feel like a Guy that owed his Bookie some money and he sent "Big Tony" to give me a Tune-up in my Stomach. I just feel like someone punched me in the Stomach for about 5 minutes straight. I woke up at 6:00am and went for a 10 min walk up and down the Hallway. Around 7ish Breakfast came, I got the Sampler Platter I guess, Broth, Jello, Popsicle, and Juice. I ate the Popsicle and had a couple teaspoons of the Broth. Wasn't very hungry at all. I had a 11:00am meeting with my Surgeon going over everything I have to do. 2 weeks Clear Liquid, 1 week regular liquid, then mushies. I also had my 1st Burp with some liquid coming back up, I wouldn't say I threw up tho. That just happened while writing this email. I'm still feeling pretty grogie now, so I'm going to try to sleep for a little while. I just wanted to let you all know how it went. It's kinda weird, but it's like you all where there with me, can't explain it?! Maybe it was the Drugs?! (lol) Thank you all for your thoughts and Prayers. Rocko~~

Hey Rocko,,,, Let me just slide on over and make some room for you on the loosers bench. Welcome home.

Congratulation Rocko, I'm so glad you are doing fine. Take good care of your self and keep us posted. Have good night and sleep well. Heidi

OOOOOOO,,I remember when my head hurt like that...I was having caffeine withdrawls and not realizing it!!!! I drank a diet Mt.Dew every day for almost my whole adult life along with 2 cups of coffee a day and after surgery I quit cold turkey(dumb idea),,,that was the worst thing about my surgery.

Rocko - glad to hear it went so well. Listen you're gonna get a burst of energy in the next few weeks - DONTBLOW it by trying to be SUPERMAN! Take it easy and do everything your dr told to do! Make sure you're getting your liquids - it's important! Again - best of luck to you on your 1st step toward a healthier you! Barbi

Rocko, Hi! Happy to hear that all went well for you and you are home! You are on your way now my friend! It will amaze you how quickly your body will change. I wish you much luck as you begin this new life! Kat

Ok now the Fun begins! Drink by sipping! Sip sip sip and sip some more. Ge****er or any Zero Calorie Fluids, in as much as possible. Trying to reach a gallon a day, two if possible. It flushes out the old fats. So realize as you go where all of the Restrooms are, LOL. And attend as many Support Meeting as possible. It's been proven those who attend do much better than those who don't attend anything at all. It'll keep you Motivated! Will you be at Dr.Baum's Lap Band Support Meeting tonight? Keep us posted as well as your OH Profile and remember No Question is ever too Silly, it may help someone who is wondering but too shy to ask. And don't hesitate to call Dr.Rehnke/Julia/Susan with any concerns or questions also. Maybe even before posting here. Welcome Aboard the WLS Train to Losersville! We'll see you Lighter Later, Mike

Glad your home! I can tell you walking will help, the more you do it....the better you will feal. (not saying go crazy) (just around the house)

Rocko, Best wishes to you! Welcome to the loser's bench, it's a great ride! Look forward to hearing about your progress. Debbie