Omg I cant believe that on Monday Im getting banded! Im a nervous wreck right now being on this pre op diet and just thinking about everything. I live in Tucson, Az and Im traveling to Phoenix to get it done. Im debating on if we should get a hotel after my surgery or head back and drive 90 mins. Am I going to be really uncomfortable in the car? Any advice?

Nausea can be overwhelming after surgery and a 2 hour drive aint gonna help? Although, one day later could be even worse. Usually right after surgery you're so medicated you won't feel a lot of pain and 24 hours later reality could set in. Or, you could be like me and I went back to work(I work from home) in my office the same day and never really had any pain, nausea or discomfort. We all react differently to anesthesia, gas, pain meds etc. I would say that if you get out early enough, go for it but have a back up plan to stay in a hotel between the two cities just in case?

I am set for Tuesday, June 25th. I too am nervous but ready! Good luck!

Best of luck, when all goes well (positive thinking) there's no place like home. Only if the dr says ok. I . You'll do fine.

I am set for Monday the 24th also. Yikes! I would get the room if it were me, but wait and see how you feel! Good luck! Talk to you on the other side!!

I am the 26th! I have to drive an hour and a half into and out of Chicago for the surgery and I'm just going to take the drive. I would rather get home. I stay in the hosipital one night. Good luck tomorrow and let us know how it goes!