Hello,

I can't believe tomorrow is my band day. I am totally nervous, excited and scared all at the same time. Surgeries seem to always make me emotional, espically after saying goodbye to my daughter tonight as she is staying with her dad.

My new friend here will also been having her surgery right before mine with the same doctor. Hopefully, we will recover together.

So my journey is less than 24hrs away....

I'm really happy for you, good luck!

Good luck!!! I was banded July 23 & it's the best decision I have ever made!!!

Best wishes on your band date. You will do good and start getting your health in good order again. Remember you are trying to improve your health and quality of life.

Keep the faith.

Yay! It will all go smooth!!! Congrats *HUGS*

Hey, tomorrow is my big day too! I'm feeling all the same emotions you are. I think we'll all done fine.

Wow, finally the day has come. I wish you both the best of luck my T&P will be with you both!

I think the nerve thing is a given. May peace be with you!

Best wishes to all of you who will be having your surgeries tomorrow...and as your respective journey's begin!

Good luck to you. It is the start to the new healthier you. It is an amazing journey. We are all here for you if you have any questions.

Best of luck to you both!!! My decision and surgery were the best things (other than my daughter of course!!) I have done in my life!

Hello everyone...

Surgery was great!!!! I did have a hernia repair, and the only pain so far yesterday was the shoulder area. I received a email from Dr. Curry explaining the hernia and what to expect with the shoulder pain. He said to take aleve and it would help better the the pain meds he prescribed. He was correct, I took one, sat outside almost all evening in a recliner with a heating pad. I felt great. I haven't took any pain meds yet as nothing seems to be hurting in my stomach area, which is soooooo wonderful. Dr. Curry and his staff were wonderful. Today, I can start some purée foods and wil look into some Atkins recipes. I figured out on the pre op diet with very little carb intake that my stomach shrunk and I never felt bloated like I do when I eat carbs.

The other thing, I haven't experienced any gas pains or burping from the air filled belly. Today, my stomach is sore but just a bit swollen but no more air tightness or bloated. Got lucky on that one I guess...

I saw my friend from here in the recovery room and it seems all went great with her too.

Thank you all......

Mows lets get busy losing some weight