Laying down in bed one night, 8 months ago, I decided right then and there, that the Lap Band wasn't working for me and it was time to take my life into my own hands. I'm going to be healthy, I'm going to be around for my children, I'm going to be happy with my weight for once in my life!!

And now!!!! It's happening!! It's almost here!! I can barely stand it!!

I can feel my nerves going up and back down again.

But I am ready! Words of encouragement and advice needed still though!

I have to be at the hospital at 12:15 for my 2:00 surgery. My bags are packed and I'm ready to go' date=' I'm ready...[/quote']

That's a late procedure!! I'm on pacific time so I have 2 hours until I have to be there!!

I'm nervous, excited, and nauseated!! Lol! Stupid nerves!!

How is everyone?!

I was up in my room around 1 and started walking at 2p. I had a lot of pressure and discomfort. It has eased up quite a bit.

My stomach Itself feels weird. I don't know if I'm nauseated or if it is spasming. I'm holding down about 3 sips of Water at a time. Room temperature goes down way easier than cold, although ice chips help.

Oh, and THANK YOU to whoever posted to bring Chapstick! It has been a lifesaver!!!

I hope everyone is doing okay! I'd love to hear other's experiences.

Oh! I only threw up once too lol. I was walking and overdid it. My mouth got super dry and it made me gag... Which made me vomit. It was mostly blood (which freaked me out) but they said that was normal.

Good to hear whats going on, now I'll make sure I bring chapstick... almost forgot! pay it forward!

Good to hear whats going on' date=' now I'll make sure I bring chapstick... almost forgot! pay it forward![/quote']

Seriously though!! Best thing in my bag!!

Hey everyone! I had my surgery yesterday. I didn't really have time to be nervous cause they called me in at 11 instead of 1 cause my doctor was ahead of schedule. I'm in a lot if pain but I knew that. I am not nauseous at all and haven't been at all. I thank God for that. I'm going home today waiting on my nurse to finish discharging me.

Hey everyone! I had my surgery yesterday. I didn't really have time to be nervous cause they called me in at 11 instead of 1 cause my doctor was ahead of schedule. I'm in a lot if pain but I knew that. I am not nauseous at all and haven't been at all. I thank God for that. I'm going home today waiting on my nurse to finish discharging me.

Your doing better than me. I'm having a ton of nausea. I may go home tomorrow or Thursday.

Your doing better than me. I'm having a ton of nausea. I may go home tomorrow or Thursday.

Aw.. I'm sorry. I'm in pain though. Ugh. I want to take a shower but idk if I should. And i've never realized how much food commercials there are on tv.

Your doing better than me. I'm having a ton of nausea. I may go home tomorrow or Thursday.

The nausea sucks! They almost didn't let me go home because of it. I'm home now though and am happy.

The nausea sucks! They almost didn't let me go home because of it. I'm home now though and am happy.

Yeah im just hurting. I just had half A sugar free popsicle and I can't wait for some soup.

Yeah im just hurting. I just had half A sugar free popsicle and I can't wait for some soup.

I'm sipping on broth w protein now. It's brutal.

What if you take a nap?? lol

I also have Horizon BC BS of NJ. My information was sent on 2/28/13. I have been checking their site, but nothing on there yet regarding the authorization. I called today 3/5 but was told nothing in the system, but it could be in UR just not complete yet. Looks like your insurance was sent in on 1/29 then you received letter on 2/9? I am so anxious for the insurance part to be over and authorization in hand.

Good luck!

Laying down in bed one night' date=' 8 months ago, I decided right then and there, that the Lap Band wasn't working for me and it was time to take my life into my own hands. I'm going to be healthy, I'm going to be around for my children, I'm going to be happy with my weight for once in my life!!

And now!!!! It's happening!! It's almost here!! I can barely stand it!!

I can feel my nerves going up and back down again.

But I am ready! Words of encouragement and advice needed still though![/quote']

my surgery is April 11 and u will be ok just bring Chapstick a small pillow cause i heard when u cough a small pillow on your stomach helps and makes it feel better

Laying down in bed one night' date=' 8 months ago, I decided right then and there, that the Lap Band wasn't working for me and it was time to take my life into my own hands. I'm going to be healthy, I'm going to be around for my children, I'm going to be happy with my weight for once in my life!!

And now!!!! It's happening!! It's almost here!! I can barely stand it!!

I can feel my nerves going up and back down again.

But I am ready! Words of encouragement and advice needed still though![/quote']

Good luck be strong dont let the pain take control u control it focus on getting out that bed and ready to walk ...

Thought I would check in with you guys, things are going very well now. Just got released from the hospital late last night, Day one was TORTURE!! I told the anesthesiologist NOT to give me dilaudid it makes me severely nauseous/anxious and causes my BP to fly off the charts. Well when I woke up in PACU the nurse was saying push you PCA, that was a big mistake because it was dilaudid Needless to say that day was a big bust I puked till I couldn't puke anymore. They switched me to demerol and had me on larger doses of phenergan and zofran and also iv anti hypertensives. Today I feel like a Champ! I am still struggling to get in my fluids, but the Warden is in town to make sure that I do (My Mom) It's early but I am happy I made the decision to take control of my health, although I know it's not going to be easy I welcome this experience. Congrats to ALL of the March 4thers!! I hope you continue to have much Success!!