I live about an hour and 15 minutes from where I will be having my surgery in July, would you, banded ppl, think its best to get a hotel room for the night? Or do you think I will be able to handle the discomfort? Thanks!

I don't think the distance is too, too far. But, how far away is your surgeon if there is a problem the next day? My surgeon's office is further than the hospital for me. The hospital is about 20 minutes, his office is about 40. If there is a problem after you are discharged, you'll most likely go to the office unless it is a severe issue.

So long as someone is driving you you should be fine. Take a pillow to put between your stomach and the seatbelt for extra comfort. I had about the same distance to home and I had no problems.

I also live over an hour from the hospital, I did not stay over night and I did fine.

I have been told to take a pillow with you to put on your stomach so the seat belt does not rub on you insicions,

I took a pillow but didn't have to use it.

I think you will be fine. You will probably sleep most of the way. A pillow on your lap so the seat belt won't hurt is important and get out and walk at least once, twice if you can. I was banded last Tuesday stayed 1 night and left at noon the next day. I live 30 min from and like I said... I slept. They also gave me a good dose of pain med and anti nausea right before I left. Good luck' I'm sure whatever you decide will work out.

Thanks girls! I think I will make the trip home that day then!

Thank you kwood803 and responders for the question and great answers to this as I just signed up onto the site and this was one of my concerns as well...

I am 2 1/2 hours from my surgeon and the hospital i had my surgery at. I slept the whole way home. It wasnt bad i was zoned out from meds and before i knew it i was home. I think you will do fine.