My lapband surgery

Surgery 4/2: Sunday: I had to do clear liquids. I sure missed my coffee. I slept fine, and thought that my nerves had vanished. Monday: got up at 4:30 to wash again with the antibacterial that they gave me at my pre-op. I missed my coffee. Left the house at 5. Checked in, asked for my valium. The girl at the desk said to ask the nurse and she brought me to my bed/curtained room. I was given a Johnny...looked at my husband and said that I wasn't sure I could do it. He told me I didn't have to if I didn't want to. I told him I wanted to, but I was afraid. My valium came right as they were bringing me to surgery. Allot of help that was. LOL Before I was brought into the operating room, my surgeon came over, told me not to worry everything would be fine. I met the anesthesiologist, and the anesthesia nurse. He was wonderful. I asked him to make sure everything went well, and not to leave me until I went back down to my cubby. He put the IV in and then said he was going to inject some good medicine. Then it was off to the operating room. They put the booties on me. I really liked them. LOL Then they moved me to the operating table. Then Paul woke me in recovery and gave me oxygen. My surgeon told me everything went well, and he was going to go talk to my husband. I had no problems waking or breathing. Went to my room/cubby place. My husband was there. When I got there, I asked to use the bathroom. The nurse asked me if I wanted to go home, and I said yes. Put on my clothes, my husband got the car. They wheeled me down and put me in the car. I was home by 1 PM. I'm sore and it's hard to get up and to get comfortable, but on a scale from 1-10, my pain is a 1. Soreness a 4. Tuesday: I experienced THE gas, but even that was only about a 2. I am sipping, and to tell you the truth, I could take large gulps, but I do know better. I don't feel my band at all. I have 6 incisions and they are sore. I'm doing well. I don't know how people can go right back to work. Just getting up to the bathroom wears me out. I've taken small walks in my house. I've only had water and half of a popsicle. My doc said I could go right on to full liquids when I was feeling up to it. Wednesday: Feeling stronger, pain pills take care of incesions. I can hear the gas, but so far no gas pains. Thursday: Feeling better. Friday: Feeling better. Maybe today I'll try some nectar. I was very nervous for nothing. It wasn't bad, and it was quick. I hope that I've calmed any fears anyone on deck has. Thanks to everyone who said a prayer, sent a hug, well wishes, and support.

Congradulations welcome to the other side!!! Take it easy and be good to yourself. You need time to recover from the surgery and to get used to your new best friend your band! Lisa

im so happy for you...really. i can't wait to hear of your progress. you sound like you are doing great. i don't know how people go back to work either. just the drugs that make you sleep for surgery takes time to get out of our bodies. take care.

Hi, How are you doing? I had lapband last April '06. If you have any questions, just keep asking. Leslie

Lisa, Deirdre, & Leslie, THANKS very much for your kind words and support. I'm feeling great, just sore. (incisions) I hate proein drinks. LOL I can't wait for mushies. Hugs!