fruty77 Posted September 4, 2008 Report Share Posted September 4, 2008 Hi all, I'm sitting in my bed here in this nice room at the OCC. I had my surgery a little over an hour ago. Already went for a short walk and have had 2 popsicles, yum!!! so far so good!!! The gas is the only discomfort that I have at the moment... oh and I couldn't wait to get those damn paper thongs off!!!! Everything has gone as planned and just waiting ot meet with Dr Ortiz. I was the first surgery of the day so I didn't get to talk to him, however I did talk to Dr Martinez. Great guy!! Well, thats all for now, i'm ready for a nap!!! Hope all is well and I just wanted to say thanks to all of those who post their wisdom and experience here. I haven't said much lately and that's because I didn't feel that I could really add to all of the excellent info already given. But I'm sure I'll have a lot to say later on down the road. I appreciate you all for being so open and for explaining your journeys, it is so very helpful!!! Talk to you soon! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vix Posted September 4, 2008 Report Share Posted September 4, 2008 CONGRATS Christina!!! Ain't it great???!!! A funny story about the lovely "paper panties"....my husband kept threatening to take a photo of me in them! I would have killed him! lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stormy Posted September 4, 2008 Report Share Posted September 4, 2008 Excellent glad it went well, keep us updated on your progress. I get my band soon and I am nervous. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kittycat Posted September 4, 2008 Report Share Posted September 4, 2008 Congratulations!! Welcome to Bandland!!! Rest and recover and drink, drink, walk, walk!!! Take care! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
taras2girls Posted September 4, 2008 Report Share Posted September 4, 2008 Congratulations!!Welcome to Bandland!!! Rest and recover and drink, drink, walk, walk!!! Take care! Good to hear!!! Thank you for taking time to write to us. Tara Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
momonamission Posted September 4, 2008 Report Share Posted September 4, 2008 It was so exciting being there starting this new part of my life. I hope you enjoy. It will have some bumps but it will be well worth it in the end. Congrats. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shrty835 Posted September 4, 2008 Report Share Posted September 4, 2008 Welcome to bandland > =D> :-h Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cckcsharp Posted September 4, 2008 Report Share Posted September 4, 2008 Congrats. You will have more questions and concerns and we are always here to help. I just got banded a week ago and everyday there is something new going through my head. Best wishes and safe trip home. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jhawkchick75 Posted September 4, 2008 Report Share Posted September 4, 2008 Congrats I am glad it all went well! I can't wait to join the club! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FRANCIE Posted September 5, 2008 Report Share Posted September 5, 2008 Welcome Christina!! I was banded Aug 18th. I get to eat "real" food Sept 8th and it's been a long road! Congratulations and keep us posted on your progress! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
saylor Posted September 5, 2008 Report Share Posted September 5, 2008 Hot tea, broth and popsicles never tasted so good Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
doinitagann Posted September 6, 2008 Report Share Posted September 6, 2008 Hi Christina, Just got home from the OCC. I think I saw you there but was not sure if you were a bandster and didn't want to offend. You are probably going home tomorrow, so good luck with that. Good for you if you are only feeling "discomfort" with the gas. the 3 others who were banded the same day as me (as well as myself)were having a little more trouble than that. It was overall a great experience in TJ and I hope you had a good one as well. Wishes for a quick recovery, Race ya to the finish line! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
julieburns Posted September 6, 2008 Report Share Posted September 6, 2008 Christina this is a little late but welcome to bandland!! When you read this it's been several days since surgery. How are you doing? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fruty77 Posted September 7, 2008 Author Report Share Posted September 7, 2008 Hi everyone, Thanks for the positive vibes! I'm home now from TJ and was very very happy to be able to take a nap in my own bed. Its the little things at times like these!Anyways, I'm doing well, progressing from the initial day of surgery and the gas pain is getting less each day. (Heidi, sorry to hear that it was rough for you). I think that I didn't realize how much my body would really go through with having the surgery. Everyone on here has been so helpful and informative about their own experiences that I think that I thought it would just be a breeze for me. Don't get me wrong, its not horrible. I've had surgery before and been in much worse shape. But I think that while we are healing its important to really take it easy. I was hoping to get up and run laps... ok well maybe not "run" but be able to do more and I really wasn't. And thats ok.. the moral of the story is that we all heal differently and experience things differently. I just want to thank you all again for all of the info that is posted on here. It is so very helpful! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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