Hello I am having surgery this coming Friday (march 9th) & getting nervous on what to expect. I am currently 290lbs & 5'4". Not sure how much I'll lose.

congrats on your decision to get healthy! You'll find lots and lots of wonderful information on here that will help you! Even though I'm pre-op I think the key is staying positive, and following the directions of your doctor completely. Good luck on your journey!

HI hick chick,

Good luck, Iwas just banded on friday, March 2nd, im feeling pretty good . I went out to bed and bath saturday night had a nice walk. a little on the slow side but ok. If you have any questions feel free to ask.

Im taking it day by day.

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Good luck, Iwas just banded on friday, March 2nd, im feeling pretty good . I went out to bed and bath saturday night had a nice walk. a little on the slow side but ok. If you have any questions feel free to ask.

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Thanks for sharing. I am wondering about how much pain I will be in.

AFB, hope you have a great recovery. Please post your thoughts along the way., everyone would love to hear how you are doing.

AS they all say everybody is different. Well I think i am one of the lucky ones. Im feeling good.

the only pain i ever felt was the 1st 10 days it felt like a bad pulled muscle on my left side. i took the nasty pain med they give you at the hosp for the 1st 2 days , then liquid adult tylenol for 2 days after that. then i didnt need any pain meds . i rested on the couch for the 1st 2 days after surgery, by the 3rd day i went and did some light xmas shopping. i felt that good ! not everybody has pain issues some people just breeze thru it (lucky me !!) im 11 weeks out, down from 225 to 203 ! Woohoo ! feel great and down 1 size and getting nice compliments ! hope all goes well for you, just follow your drs orders and get support here , best of luck to you !

i think being a little nervous is normal! im scheduled for my surgery 3/14/12 so im feeling the same way..but i agree that staying positive and staying focused! good luck and i wont be far after you!!

Great AFB!! I strongly beleive in the power of positive thinking.....so don't even think about the pain Hick Chick......just take it step by step and keep your eye on the prize and pray pray pray! Happy journey girls!

the only pain i ever felt was the 1st 10 days it felt like a bad pulled muscle on my left side. i took the nasty pain med they give you at the hosp for the 1st 2 days , then liquid adult tylenol for 2 days after that. then i didnt need any pain meds . i rested on the couch for the 1st 2 days after surgery, by the 3rd day i went and did some light xmas shopping. i felt that good ! not everybody has pain issues some people just breeze thru it (lucky me !!) im 11 weeks out, down from 225 to 203 ! Woohoo ! feel great and down 1 size and getting nice compliments ! hope all goes well for you, just follow your drs orders and get support here , best of luck to you !

this is great to hear! im a little worried abt the pain,..the only surgery ive had before was gallbladder and a csection! with the gallbladder i was sore for abt 1-2 weeks but not bad enuf to have pain meds. it sounds like u are doing great and already down a size!! awesome...good to hear and this makes me more excited. my surgery is 3/14/12

If approved, as Mar 22 gets closer I'm sure I'll start feeling the nerves kick in.

Hey hick chick. I'm tomorrow & I had terrible nerves leading up. This time tomorrow it will be over for me and I'm feeling quite calm now. Read & read some more. Talk to people here, they are an enormous support & wealth I information. I lost 3kg just with the nervous trips to the loo! Once you have all your info & are sure of your decision- you will be fine. Tomorrow cannot come quick enough. Healthier & happier me. My kids say are you getting skinny? I say no I'm getting healthy. Xx

Hey hick chick. I'm tomorrow & I had terrible nerves leading up. This time tomorrow it will be over for me and I'm feeling quite calm now. Read & read some more. Talk to people here' date=' they are an enormous support & wealth I information. I lost 3kg just with the nervous trips to the loo! Once you have all your info & are sure of your decision- you will be fine. Tomorrow cannot come quick enough. Healthier & happier me. My kids say are you getting skinny? I say no I'm getting healthy. Xx[/quote']

Thanks so much for the support & good luck to everyone. I will be praying for all of you. I am truly blessed to be able FINALLY have something done about my weight & pain. I have fybromyalgia & RA & hurt badly. Having this done will help my pain greatly I know.