jenlovestoshop

Hi, everyone. I just got my band on Tuesday, 8/21. It was a birthday present to myself-I turned 40 on Monday, Aug. 20th. I just joined this group this morning. I hope to get a lot of support from the group and to be a source of supoort for the other members, too. Good luck with everyone's surgery and recovery. Jen

I certainly understand being scared. I was - to the point of being an emotional basketcase. I just had my surgery on Tues., 8/21 so the fears are still fresh in my mind. I cried when I left my house, when I walked into the hospital, as I prepared for surgery, and when my doctor talked to me that morning. My doctor told me that I didn't have to do the surgery, but I told him I was ready-just scared. The nurses were very sweet and reassuring. I don't remember even being taken to the OR, just waking up in recovery. My family has a history of being sick from ansthesia so I discussed that and precautions were taken to make sure that I ddin't get sick after surgery. If you are worried about that, make sure and tell the doctor. I got a sea-sick patch behind my ear, as well as some other meds in the IV. It really helped-I did get sick, but only once. Otherwise, th4e nausea passed quickly. When I woke up in recovery and realized that I made it thru the surgery, I was able to get excited about my band. My surgery was at 7:30 am and by 10:15, I was up walking to the restroom. I prayed alot and I asked several of my friends to pray that I would have peace. God granted me that and he will give it to you if you ask him for it. Peace to you, Jen