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Band_Groupie · 04-24-2009, 03:56 PM

I got banded on Wednesday 4/22; overnight in the hospital (pic below, me before banding...sorry no makeup or hairbrush obviously). Had a few small surprises; had to be catherized before leaving, had to get an insulin shot (not a diabetic), almost had to stay a second night as my blood pressure was so low (I have high blood pressure), and I did get sick (but I was expecting that as I get sick watching video games). Other than the roommate from He!!, and only a few hours of sleep because of her (chronic complainer/moaner...and she had a one incision lap procedure on her abdomen wall, not WLS), everything else went well. The doc loved my porthole site pic I drew on my tummy to show him where I wanted my port (pic below...OK, just you try drawing upside down and backwards on your own tummy!). If you want the details they're on my blog (read Tues.-Friday/today)....Link below. It's great to be in Bandlandia!!! I've been collecting all the WLS recipes here...sounds like my crockpot will be my new best friend! Thanks everyone for all the support!!! -BG

Crimson Kittie · 04-24-2009, 04:09 PM

Aww looks like you are doing well .. you even have rosy cheeks!!

That port site drawing is the bomb! You did soooo good with it

I bet the doc did get quite a kick out of it

foxyfuzz · 04-24-2009, 05:11 PM

Looking good! I love the Port site idea, very cute!

noholes · 04-24-2009, 07:19 PM

Love the idea of the "port" site.. too funny. Maybe I should have drawn on my tummy so they would have missed my colon(not that it was where it should have been.)

Congrats on the beginning of your journey.. To stay with your "port" theme- Ahoy Matey. May there be smooth sailing ahead.

Amy H

Band_Groupie · 04-24-2009, 08:03 PM

LOL! Thanks gals!

Ms. Readytobehealthy · 04-25-2009, 01:06 AM

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Originally Posted by Band_Groupie

I got banded on Wednesday 4/22; overnight in the hospital (pic below, me before banding...sorry no makeup or hairbrush obviously). Had a few small surprises; had to be catherized before leaving, had to get an insulin shot (not a diabetic), almost had to stay a second night as my blood pressure was so low (I have high blood pressure), and I did get sick (but I was expecting that as I get sick watching video games). Other than the roommate from He!!, and only a few hours of sleep because of her (chronic complainer/moaner...and she had a one incision lap procedure on her abdomen wall, not WLS), everything else went well. The doc loved my porthole site pic I drew on my tummy to show him where I wanted my port (pic below...OK, just you try drawing upside down and backwards on your own tummy!). If you want the details they're on my blog (read Tues.-Friday/today)....Link below. It's great to be in Bandlandia!!! I've been collecting all the WLS recipes here...sounds like my crockpot will be my new best friend! Thanks everyone for all the support!!! -BG

Teehee, Teehee!!!! That port site is soooo cool. You are so creative and a good artist. I know your surgeon was Amazed!!!!

heather006 · 05-04-2009, 12:13 PM

Love the port!! Nice post sorry you had a bad roommate. how are you feeling other wise? Grats on your current success and good luck on your success to come.

Band_Groupie · 05-05-2009, 10:13 AM

I'm doing great now. Had a small gliche...sudden chest pain when breathing and trouble breathing 5 days out (not like the gas pain). Called the surgeon just to make sure it was normal. I could stand the pain and I'm used to breathing things with Asthma, but one sister has had 2 mini strokes, so I wanted to be sure it wasn't a clot. They sent me to the ER and I ended up in the hospital for a couple of days. They did some tests and found out that it wasn't a clot within a few hours (probably my ribs had been pushed out of alignment with the surgery and I reinjured them trying to sleep on my side that day...and they'll just take time to heal), but my EKG I had at triage upon entry to the hospital showed some anomalies as compared to the one I had done for my pre-op requirements. So they kept me overnight for more heart/stress testing...of course, everything was fine.

Bummer was I spent my 50th birthday overnight in the hospital (not like I'd have been partying with my broth and jello anyway). I'll be two weeks out tomorrow and the chest pain has improved. Other than extreme fatigue and feeling weak, I'm doing well. I'm only getting 400-500 cals a day on this all clear liquids with 3 8oz. glasses of milk a day diet and I still have 1 more week of this. I've starting cheating with a protein shake or 2 per day as I can hardly function now. We'll see if it helps!

suebry05 · 05-05-2009, 12:21 PM

very cute port site drawing- did you actually have it on your belly the day of surgery? lol

I wonder if someday when Im all skinny and what not if you will be able to find the port as easy... not into tattooing the belly

but maybe like a small star there would be ok? lol

good luck on your journey!! I too have the band - got it in December

mistymee · 05-05-2009, 12:53 PM

That port drawing is too damn funny! How did you know where it would be appropriate to put??

I had the 'roommate from hell' as well, my first two days post-op so I know how damn frustrating that can be..

Will they be doing continuing follow-ups in regards to the heart anomalies? How scary!