1 week post op

I am with the living again!!!  Sorry I haven't posted earlier but wasn't up to it.  I had my first post op visit yesterday and found I was severely dehydrated so they sent me over to the hospital for some IV fluids and I cannot beleive the difference this morning, now just to keep them up.  I am being more diligent at drinking small glasses verses sipping on a larger bottle because it just seemed I was nursing those too much verses seeing I was completed a small glass of liquid.  I am so looking forward to the puree...
Surgery went well, he found a hiatal hernia when he got in there and had to fix that first before proceeding with the band.  I had no idea I had one, that must explain my pain in the chest diaphram area.  I have 5 incisions, the main one is much bigger than I expected, it is about 2.5 inches.  That one and the port one have caused most of my pain, the other side has never bothered me.  I was down 14 lbs since the start of my pre-op diet yesterday and I am down another pound today.  My scale says I am officially in onderland!!!!  Just by a hair.....Keep in mind I am a shorty....I have not been under 200 in over 5 years.
I have no memory of the anesthesia nor did I get sick afterwards, thank goodness that was my greatest fear.  I had a great female anesthesiologist that made me feel totally safe in her hands, unlike the lady in the gurney next to me, her's came in and out with no info or warmth
So I am officially on the losers bench looking so forward to trying new foods/recipes to keep me on track.  thanks to everyone whom has provided me support!!!!

Congrats Cheryl!!!     I'm so glad it went well.    It will get better and better as your body heals.

Jody

Glad to hear you are doing well.  Dr. Glas**** will be doing my surgery I am having the RNY done on the 25th and I hope that I get same anesthesiologist that you had any why good luck to you on your journey