post-band surgery, 24 hrs

Hollyat50
on 12/21/06 9:13 pm

Good Morning all, I had my lap band procedure yesterday in Richmond, VA with Dr. Brengman. I did well enough to go home about 6 hours post-op. The recovery room staff was wonderful @ St. Mary's, but they were super super busy. I had a pretty difficult night that I would like to share, I use a C-Pap for sleep apnea. I used it last evening. Apparently I was filling my stomach pouch with excess oxygen and did I have TWO horrendous bouts of dry heave/retching, lasting 20 minutes. I called my physician at 2 AM (sorry about that) and he told me to stop the machine. I have very light sleep apnea, so I wasn't worried about not using the gadget. So far in all my preliminary support group sessions, I never heard of this complication, so I thought I'd provide it for others. Weighed 220 at the beginning, pre-surgery @ 213, goal 140-150 pounds. 5'2" Holly

(deactivated member)
on 12/22/06 12:38 am - Gum Spring, VA

RNY on 03/26/07

Glad to hear you are doing well! And I wish you the best of luck moving forward. I too use a CPAP for apnea...it is titrated at 9 so it's not overly horrible...thanks for the great advice. I will be sure to discuss that with my surgeon before I go in. Do you use the full-face mask or just the nasal mask? I don't have a date yet because I am still going through insurance hoops, but hoping to have it in February or March. be sure to keep us posted on your progress! Happy Holidays and take care of yourself!