Well, by this time tomorrow, I'll be banded. Excited, terrified, etc.

I've stocked up on broth, sugar free popscicles, liquid Tylenol, chewable Gas-Ex, heating pad. Any other recovery recommendations?

We're having a "talk" with my 2 little boys tonight to explain that Daddy can't wrestle for a few days, lol. They love to pounce on me in my recliner. That's ok. Soon there will be more than enough room for all 3 of us in my recliner.

All those things are exactly what you need... I am 4 days post op now... and the other thing I would mention is MOVE AROUND! This has helped me so much I think... dont over do it if you feel "pain" stop but just getting up and walking around the house will help work out the soreness and GAS! lol I have two young ones too and they are at my moms for a week because they are really too young to understand... Good luck to you and God bless!