I'm HOME!

And you thought you were rid of me today...... Surgery at 7:30. Home by 12:30. I sent my husband to the store for SF popsicles and apple juice. I have a terrible sore throat. They had trouble intubating me and it hurts to talk. Other than that, I'm good. I walked, peed, drank 2 cups of fluid and then left the hospital walking Lab bands are pretty easy so far.

I'm taking 2 of the prescription pain pills and going to bed with my CPAP. Really appreciate everyone's kind messages.

Wow, that was quick.  So glad you did great and are on the loser's bench now. 

Linda

Good for you!  You are welcomed to the losers' bench.

Hey there speedy! Glad everything is going smoothly, welcome to the Loser's bench!

WOW!!!  You are quite the quick one.  Glad you are home and doing well.  Keep up the good work.  Fluids, walk, rest, repeat!!!!

Rhonda I am so happy for you that all went so well ... AND SO FAST...
I heard they were doing lap bands as out patients but didnt know you were having it done as an outpatient.. I am so very proud for you..I hope the popsicles help your throat..

Welcome to the losers bench.. You are one step closer to a healthier life.. I can't wait to help you celebrate your milestones..

As for now rest and take care of your self.. We all love you..

Wow, that was quick! Take care.

Wow, not even an overnight stay!  That was quick.  You must be feeling good if you are already posting. 

Feeling really good or on really nice pain meds!

Patty got it right. They gave me one Oxycontin to take before I left home to go to the hospital. It certainly took the edge off things. I have something called Ultracet for home use. I took 2 at one time and took a nap.

I'm a little freaked out because they had trouble intubating me. I have this stupid extra large TONGUE, which makes my sleep apnea worse and blocks the visibility of my airway when they put the breathing tube in. (I told my friends today that, if I believed in reincarnation, I would like to come back next time with a smaller tongue and bigger boobs!) Anyway, I had the head anesthesia doc staring down my throat pre op and he said "no problem" but there was a problem. I need a total shoulder replacement surgery eventually, so there will be more anesthesia. Guess I can't do anything about it other than lose weight and see if that helps.

I have the rest of the week off and I'm thinking I can do some crafts and stuff that I like to do. EXCELLENT news. Plus I get full liquids the rest of this month. I'm hoping for some thinned out oatmeal tomorrow (just a little bit!).

OK, who's next to join us on the Loser's Bench??