Good morning All, it is a beautiful day here in Oklahoma with a high of 80.. a few questions, hoping you guys can help (no doubt that you can't) ).... So, I was reading somewhere on here that the girl had to have a tube going into there stomach, to drain fluids.. ok, that scares me so much.. do they put that in when you are under anthesia? And if so, when do they take it out? This girl was advising that was the worse part, the removal and cleaning the incision.. Please let me know, what was your experience, what was the worst part after waking up? Also, I am having surgery in Dallas, Texas and I reside in Oklahoma City, which is approximately 4 hours away, any recommendation on my trip home, should I stay in a hotel an extra day after being discharged? What is the average stay in the hospital, 1 or 2 days? Thanks!

I understand your dad's objections, my family didnt want me to do it either. But they can't make the decision it is up to you.

The nausea and vomiting were the first two days for me. Some don't have it at all. Just being honest I definitely questioned my decision the first few days when everyone said they were feeling great . And the post-op diet so far sucks, but I think this is gonna work...a few bites and I'm full, not always feeling hungry. I'm only one week out but feel like I made the right decision.

Good luck!

that is another thing' date=' I have never had a catheter, which i heard those kind of suck too. I am getting so nervous, I just fear that I might be making a mistake, my Dad keeps freaking my out saying they are taking out 3/4 of your stomach and you will never get it back, never, and what if you can't ever eat anything without throwing up.. So lets put out that question, does anyone have any feedback on vomitting after eating or drinking. Please let me know. Thanks![/quote']

I had absolutely no throwing up! I got nauseous a couple of times and realized it was the pain medicine so stopped taking it! You can do this!

Everyones response is so different, but my lap band was a breeze... I think I will be fine just nervous, I dont want to throw up anymore.. ive wasted enough of my life doing that.. my husband is being supportive either way... im definately doing it.. im readt to feel better and have energy feel confident about myself.. I couldnt imagine going shopping for clothes at a normal store..

Everyones response is so different' date=' but my lap band was a breeze... I think I will be fine just nervous, I dont want to throw up anymore.. ive wasted enough of my life doing that.. my husband is being supportive either way... im definately doing it.. im readt to feel better and have energy feel confident about myself.. I couldnt imagine going shopping for clothes at a normal store..[/quote']

My revision was easy as the lapband just nausea just follow surgeon rules dont cheat or smokt snd it will be smooth sailingvyou don't want thst liver in the way best lyck in my prayers