It's done - Lap Band to RNY
So I'm still in the hospital. The first 18 hours was REALLY rough, but after that I improved very quickly! They started out doing the procedure lap but had to end up doing it open because I had so much scar tissue and getting the lap band out was very difficult. So I have a really ugly stapled incision from my sternum to belly button. I was in a lot of pain afterward. After about 18 hours I got up and walked.
Even when I was hurting in bed I tried to lift my arms and legs and breath into the little plastic "thing" (can't remember the name of it). I have been walking alot and trying to do as much for yself as I can.
Doctor just came in. I get to go home! He said I could stay but I'd rather be laying in y recliner than in the hospital bed!
I will message later with more.
Even when I was hurting in bed I tried to lift my arms and legs and breath into the little plastic "thing" (can't remember the name of it). I have been walking alot and trying to do as much for yself as I can.
Doctor just came in. I get to go home! He said I could stay but I'd rather be laying in y recliner than in the hospital bed!
I will message later with more.
Hey! Good to see you post so soon! I had on open proceure and it kicked my butt!
Very glad you are doing so well! Concentrate on your fluids and walking for now.
Way to go!!!
shele
LiFeLoNg hEaLtH iS mY GoAl
RNY 5-11-04 280
Lowest weight 174
Highest re-gain 238
erny 3-23-09 (120 common channel
low post revision 190
Current Weight 204
Height 5'6"
GOAL 154 Normal BMI
Glad you are doing Good. Get a heating pad ready sitting in a recliner too longg gave me a back ache. You'll have left sided pain along with incisional pain. The heat will relax the muscles and increase haling to the area. Take your medicine with only a sip and wait 30 min. It works better that way. Take it and GasX around the clock the first few days.Good Luck!
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