Where are all the newbees???

I had vsg on 8/30/14 and stilly the hospital. Had swelling that prevented me from drinking. I'm miserable 

As, it'll pass.  You're doing great to be online so soon post op, you're doing way better than I was at that point.  Just sip what you can and do some walking if you can.  I know walking with a drip can be annoying, but do a few laps of the ward.

Just hang in there and rest/sleep as much as possible.

Hope you start feeling better soon!  

I made it home today. I read tons of messages and watch a gazillion YouTube videos. Nothing could have prepared me for this. I went through the "what did i  do to myself" phase but leaving the  hospital brings new hope. I was so proud of my water intake today.... Until I tried to take crushed pulls! I vomited everything I had been drinking all day!  The thought of eating or drinking anything grosses me out. Thanks for the support!! I truly need it and will do my best to provide the same in return. 

Haven't set a surgery date yet (due to extreme fear!!!). I had lap band in in 05, which developed a leak a few years later. Band has served no function since then, other than to irritate me on a regular basis! Although I freak out just thinking about surgery and going under, I am looking forward to having it removed soon, healing my tummy, and perhaps being revised to a sleeve (if I gather enough courage lol). 

Welcome!  Yeah, get that crap band out once and for all. Visit the revisions board here on OH and see how things go for folks going through the same things as you are. We have a few folks with revisions too, just post your questions. Hang in there.

--gina