Well, I'm all packed and ready to head to TJ tomorrow for pre-ops and then surgery on Friday! Any words of wisdom to offer? Wish me luck!!! :nervous

Bring comphy shoes and clothes. Also ask what kind of band after care intructions ectra...and I will say a prayer for you.

Get the band catalog number and serial number from your Doctor either before or after surgery. Ask him about a little card you can carry in your wallet stating that you were banded.

See you on the flip side there sweetie. CONGRATS!!!!!!!!!

Hi Tina

I'm so excited for you . iI remeber the night before my surgey, and how excited I was but yet a bit nervous too I can not lie... I too had my surgery wit Dr. Ortiz, you will love him and his entire staff. Best wishes to you..please let us know how it all went when you get home and feel up to it. If you have any last minute questions concerning Ortiz and his staff and how he does thing feel free to email me or PM me

Tina,

Here's wishing you a safe and very successful banding journey. We'll be here waiting to hear how it went when you feel up to posting.

My biggest suggestions. Lipbalm/Carmex for your dry lips after surgery. A 'cough' pillow for your sore tummy when you need to cough/sneeze/move. I take a flat sheet and fold it into a compact square, then tape it across so that it doesn't come open. The sheet is much more 'solid' than a fluffy pillow and gives you more support while taking up a whole lot less room. It will be your best friend for at least the next few days. I promise.

It's always normal to be nervous but it seems the best thing for that (to me), is to be grateful for being allowed to have this opportunity. I thanked my 'higher power' all the way to the OR table, for allowing me to be there - and it helped so much.

I can't wait to hear how it goes!!

Best wishes Tina. Don't worry, be happy!

Good Luck Tina!!! I imagine you will be too excited to sleep tonight... I know I barely slept a wink! I'm so happy for you and know everything is going to go perfectly. Please come back and let us know how you are doing when you are up to it. Have a wonderful trip!

Wishes to you for a speedy recovery!

Darcy

Thank you so much for the well wishes and support! I'll definitely let you know how everything went when I'm up and around! I also get to meet Jane and her family. She had her surgery on yesterday or today, so I'll get the low-down from her.

Thanks again! I'm so excited!!!

You've heard lots of wisdom!!

My thoughts and prayers are with you!

Tina,

I came online to late to wish you luck, but you will read this when you are already banded. I know you will do well. I'll say a little prayer for you.....there ya go, it's done... Now let us hear about it.

See ya in Bandlandia, baby!! :D

Yeah, Tina! Are you returning to Dr. Ortiz for your follow-ups? Or do you have aftercare lined up here in the states? If here, see about getting your medical records transferred to your follow-up dr. in English. You probably will have to sign and date a release w/ Dr. Ortiz.

Good Luck... I was banded last week....Noooooooo Problem!

YEAH ILUVSAMMYS!!!!!WOO HOO.... HOPE THE REST OF YOUR JOURNEY IS SMOOTH AS WELL..

Good luck, Tina! And congrats to Iluvsammys!

Good luck Tina!!!! Can't wait to hear how it went.

Congratulations Iluvsammy! How is it going? Teresa:)