I'm pretty excited and can't believe it's really here! I need to go pack a bag to bring with me. My surgeon says that I should be able to go home tomorrow, but to be prepared to stay overnight if necessary. I've read through all the lists, but wanted to see if anyone has anything unusual that came in handy at the hospital.

Thanks!

Too late for me to offer any advice as you are probably getting ready to go into surgery now. So, instead I will just say good luck, I am sure everything will go well. Let us know how you are feeling as soon as you are up to it.

Thanks everyone for all your well wishes and great advise. Everything went well, other then a small delay this morning. My surgery ended up being around 10:30, and I left Fair Oaks hospital at 5:00. I'm home, and just took my first dose of pain meds. I'm sure I will hurt more tomorrow, but I'm just hoping for a good night sleep tonight.

Thanks again for all your support.

Want2Lose, so proud all went well for you... now for the road to recovery..

Mine is next Tues, yippee!

Good luck to you. I am going in on 9/15/06 to have my LB. I hope I am not too sore. Let us know how you feel afterwards.

I am having mine Sept 22 and am so very excited now that I have not looked at so encouraging post.

You must be having a hard time getting any sleep.

Things in the short term I am looking forward to?

Decreased heart burn, decreased weight, hoping for improved Diabetes numbers.....and starting the new me!!!!!!

Good luck and keep us posted...

Yeaaaaaaaaaa!!! Good luck. I hope your couple first days are a breeze. My recovery went well. I hope the same for you. Even though you may be on some good pain killers right now thing get better everyday. Get your rest and heres a big hug, avoiding your tummy of course. Get better soon.