Thank you for your prayers, words of encouragement, calls and emails. The lapband surgery went as planned. To tell you the truth, I don't even remember being wheeled to the operating room. I've had more pain than expected, but nothing that a little morphine and liquid loritab haven't been able to handle. My two friends at work who had the lapband surgery within the last year experienced very little pain. I did have an abdominal/reconstructive surgery three years ago to repair damage caused by 2 c-sections, so maybe I had more scar tissue....or maybe I'm just a whimp!
I have 4 small incisions and 1 larger incision. They seem to be healing well. I did run a fever last night and my sat levels were low, but using a breathing device to expand my lungs corrected that problem. For this surgery, the stomach is filled with gas so the doctor has the space he needs to maneuver the tools. Because of this, I've had some gas pains and swelling. All of this is normal, and walking will help the gas to absorb and swelling to subside.
I was discharged at 7:45 this morning. I'm home and resting comfortably. Day before yesterday was a clear liquid diet, and since surgery, all I've had is ice chips and about 2 ounces of Crystal Light. I've got a Dannon Light and Fit yogurt smoothie I'm going to sip on, and I'm looking forward to a little soup later today.
Your prayers are much appreciated as I continue to recover and adjust to a new lifestyle.
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YAY, Brandie!! You are a badass!! I am so stinking proud of you!
ReplyDeleteDo you feel like you need to fart but can't? That's how I felt after the gallbladder surgery and I got all pissy because the lady next to me could fart and burp.
WAY TO GO!! Congratulations!! I don't even know you but I'm proud of you!! Rest and get well soon and keep posting letting us know what's going on and how you are.
ReplyDeleteI just read your aunt's comment above. She's a hoot, would love to meet her!!!
Take care!