It's been a little over 8 months since I started the whole supervised doctor visits and the surgeon vists. I thought this day would never come. I go in on March 29 to have all my pre-op done. They told me that I would be going a lot of places and even though I have to be in Louisville, 2 hours away from where I live, at 8:45am - I'm super happy! I'm actually having my surgery on 3/31/11 - which is great since I have this thing for odd numbers. They really haven't told me anything from that point on. It would be really nice to know what to expect on the surgery day? Any pointers on whatn I should bring, etc...? It's taken the insurance 3 weeks to finally get back to me and I feel like this is a blessing and I can't wait to see how I look at my High School Graduation that's in June. I know that I may be young but I'm trying to improve my life and my health. I'm ready for the first day of my new life since I am now staggering at 280 pounds.

Congratulations on your surgery approval and your surgery date. I am 6 days post op. When you check in for surgery they will take you back to change into a gown. They will hook you up to a heart monitor, pulse ox, and bloodpressure and start your IV. I also had to give a urine sample. They gave me versed to calm me down and also a heparin shot to keep blood clots from forming. They wheeled me to the OR and had me scoot over to the operating table. At that time they gave me some more meds in my IV and placed oxygen mask over my mouth and nose, and with a few deep breaths that is the last thing I remember until I woke up in recovery. I normally get sick from anesthesia so I was nauseous. More meds and I slept on and off until I was taken to my room. I had to stay overnight because I have sleep apnea. I got up later that day to use the bathroom and sit up. I began walking the halls the next day and went home. Just remember to keep walking. It helps. Best wishes.