:DHi Everyone

I have been a lurker on this board for way too long -- unsure if I wanted to actually go threw with this or not

well to make a long story short - have all testing done and now I am scheduled to have the procedure done on March 28 , 2011. Not sure of the time

I have gotten all of the preop testing done, and just have to go to the hospital for class on March 24.

My surgon is Dr Spencer Holover

I am - nervous, excited, scard , thrilled, nervous ( have i said nervous 2 x ) and a happy all at the same time

Here is a little bit about me -

My name is Jennifer , I am from Long Island . I am 37 years old - married 10 years to a great guy .

I have two beautiful daughtes 9 and 9 months

I can not belive that I am living in this body - This fat body - I am a skinny girl dying inside this fat body ...

I sometimes pass by mirrrors and think WOW that cant be me, but the scale dont lie --- I kept on growing out of my clothes and shoes and started to wear stretch pants and big sweaters -- I wore my maternity jeans up untill last month and my daugher is 9 months already --

Well I have been thinking about getting this done for years now - and I am finally at the point in my life where I dont want to be the fat mom, or the girl with the pretty face .........

I wanted to ask , what are some of the things that you have packed for the hospital to make the stay ( have to stay 1 night ) and what were some of the things you had in the house that can make life a little easier for when I come home.

Thank you for listening to me tell my story !!!

Cant wait to start the journey with people who understand

love

Jenna

Welcome and congrats on your date! At the hospital I brought Gas-X strips, loose clothing (tshirt/sweats) to go home in, a book, my iPod, my phone, slippers/socks, and that's about it. I didn't have to stay overnight though. A pillow to hold against your tummy for the ride home is good as well.

When I got home I was best friend with my pain meds for 3 days, Gas-X, and a heating pad. Some people choose to sleep in a recliner; I slept in my bed as sleeping sitting up is not for me.

Good luck!

Hi Jennifer!! Congrats on your date!! I haven't packed my bag yet but I will tonight (surgery is tomorrow) so I might actually watch this post to see what I should pack as well. Good luck with everything and congrats again!!

I, too, had to stay overnight and I just stayed in the hospital gown until it was time to go home and then I just wore some very loose sweats and an oversized t-shirt (I didn't even worry about a bra). I took gas-x strips, slippers (for walking the halls), cell phone and charger, my Kindle, and personal items (of course). Have whoever drives you home bring a pillow with them - it is very helpful during the drive to cushion your stomach from the seatbelt. For when you get home, a heating pad on your stomach makes it feel better.

That's about all...good luck to you!

Hi Jennifer!

Welcome to the site. I was like you and just lurked around the message board without ever chiming in when I first joined. I'm slowly getting acclimated and feeling more confident making posts.

I am getting banded on March 22nd and have to stay overnight as well. I have already packed my bag. here' s what's in it:

1.Stetch Pants and a Pull over top

2.Ugg boots (easy to slip on)

3.Toothbrush and Toothpaste

4. Underwear

5. A book to read

6. MP Player

I'm packing pretty light on purpose...

Some of the things I have in my house so I'll be ready to rest when I get home are:

1. My post-op prescriptions (my surgeon prescribed them for me last week and I am gettting them filled today)

2. chicken broth

3. plenty of popsicles

4. Protein shakes

5. Apple juice (100%)

6. pudding (for week 2)

7. Protein Water

8. Herbal Tea

I hope this helps! Good luck on your surgery and here's to a speedy recovery!

Cheers!

Diandra

Thanks to everyone who has replied to me !

I am getting nervous about the whole procedure - but I think that is what to be expected...........

Thanks for the list of items as well .

I am going to stock up !

next week I start my diet so I need to get some Protein shakes and such !

Good luck to everyone being banded this week and next ......

Please post your experience =

Jenna