I have my sugery date for May 3rd,anyone with me? I am very nervous, I have never had any kind of surgery before.Any advice as far as the sugery part is welcome! Thanks for the help!!!

Even though I have had many surgeries in the past, I always freak out a bit before I go in. If you are anxious in pre-op, just tell one of the nurses and usually the doctor orders an as needed med to relax you a bit and take the edge off in case you need it. This surgery is a breeze and will be over before you even know it. Make sure you have your heating pad out for when you get home (helps with gas pain in the tummy)! I would also take a small pillow to hold on your tummy when you get out of bed or cough, sneeze, etc.... The most important advice I was glad to have known it to walk, walk and more walking. My hospital had me get up off the recovery gurney and walk to the wheelchair that they took me to my room in ( I had to stay one night). From that point, they couldn't keep me down and it really helped with the gas pain. Good luck to you on your new and healthy journey. You will be fine!!

Thanks Marlena for the great advice

Hi!!! I am being banded on May 3rd also. I have been doing the pre surgery diet since last Friday. It is very hard. How are you doing with it?

My pre-op will start on Friday I'm not looking forward to it at all,but the end results I'm sure it will all be worth it! Keep your chin up,we can do this!!!