Home after prolonged recovery!

I am home following my lap band surgery today. I was scheduled for 9:05, but my surgery was pushed back to 11:50 and was actually operated on at about 10:30. Everything went well but I was unable to wean from the O2. Not sure what that was all about... I felt like someone was sitting on my chest and I couldn't catch my breath. The procedure only took about 30 minutes, but I had to stay in recovery for 4 hours! Pain is minimal. I was given liquid hydrocodone and have just taken my first dose. I feel more discomfort than anything. Eating Jello and drinking water and crystal light. Keep me in your thoughts and thanks for all of your well wishes! Special thanks to my angels. -Chareen ps- forgive any typos, I'm still a little groggy.

Chareen,                      Glad to see you are doing well. Congrats!!!! Welcome to the losers bench! ~Sarah~

Welcome home, Sweet Chareen!  How good of you to think of us so soon upon your return home!  So happy to hear that you are feeling ok and that all went well.  I also LOVE O2!  lol Get plenty of rest and get that protein in!  Sip, sip, sip! Love, Suzanne

Glad your home and on your way to a speedy recovery!  Take care!  My surgery was scheduled for 8:30 am (second one of the day), I didnt get into surgery til 2:00.  I was in pre-op for over 5 hours, ugghh!

Welcome home Chareen!  Thanks for posting and letting us know how you made out.  Please keep us updated. Take care. Ellen

Glad everything went well for you today and that you are home resting!!!   I had trouble with my breathing after surgery too but then again, I always seem to have that happen after I have surgery.  They kept me on O2 until the morning after my RNY.   Rest up girlfriend and take care of yourself.  Post again when you are feeling up to it!!   Congrats on being a bona fide loser now!!!! Hugs, Donna

Hi Chareen - Good to hear from you. Glad you're not in much pain. Keep up the good work. Hope all is a breeze for you from here on out! Mare

Chareen, Thanks for the update!  Sounds like you are on your way!  You are doing very well to give a great update like this so soon after coming home. Remember, Sip, Walk, Rest; Sip, Walk, Rest; Sip, Walk, Rest; Repeat

Sorry for the late post...Congrats on being banded! Glad to hear everything went well for you.