Is it too early to start an April thread? I didn't see one yet.

I'm scheduled for April 22. I still have to finish PCP clearance and psych then insurance approval but don't anticipate any problems. Once I started my appointments the excitement and anxiety kicked in. I started 6 month supervised diet in August....this used to seem so far away and like a vague idea but its so real now. My anxiety is double as my husband's date is march 18 and I worry a lot more about him than myself. How are all the other April folks doing?

I have a silly question....With the IV's in your arm' date=' how do you put your arm in the sleeve of your own PJ's and robe?[/quote']

I have a silly question....With the IV's in your arm' date=' how do you put your arm in the sleeve of your own PJ's and robe?[/quote']

They can disconnect the tubing so you can dress.

Thanks Dorian, didn't know they could disconnect it all. Are you April 22 also?

I have a silly question....With the IV's in your arm' date=' how do you put your arm in the sleeve of your own PJ's and robe?[/quote']

We was told in our post op class it easier for you and the nurses to stay in your gown.

Jessica, SD 4-11-13 follow me on Twitter: and Instagram: @skinnyjess2013

SkinnyJess...how did they say you would cover your back side when you walk the halls?

Well i did it!! Done, April 2. Everything went well, except had a few blown veins, and major scar because of bottomed out post op with blood pressure. Didn't know what was happening because of GREAT drugs and just with it. Turned out fine. Eyes still a little blurry.

All in all not bad at all. I do have I pain tolerance but use the pump and once off ASK for meds. My hospital very specific ... Had to ask for EACH med you went, ex. Pain, nausea, Xanax etc. don't be afraid to ask! Tried to tough it out. BIg mistake.... Pain bad. Get up and walk walk walk... Tummy really goes down fast. Home now slept well ... Take ambien cr and all small pills whole ... No troubles. Not hungry but on phase 2 .. Try eat.. Need to drink more... Hard for me. All in all great post op

When I got the lap band they gave me a second gown to wear backwards to cover my backside when I went to walk.

They can disconnect the tubing so you can dress.

Brought all kinds of PJ and robe, slippers did use any. Like to keep you in gowns... Front and back. Have compression socks on always and boots connected 24 except after cat. Is removed. Have drain and when they remove ... Blood so keep the old stuff at home... Overpacked way to much.

Bring phone, charger, toothbrush/paste, face lotion, iPad ... That's all if did right first time. Hospital had everything you need!

Thanks Dorian' date=' didn't know they could disconnect it all. Are you April 22 also?[/quote']

Yes maam! 17 days and counting! I'm all ready, just waiting for the final insurance word which the Dr office is sure they will approve. I am not nervous one bit, just anxious and ready to go!

SkinnyJess...how did they say you would cover your back side when you walk the halls?

You put another one on backwards. I'm also taking my jammies shorts to wear under my gown

Jessica, SD 4-11-13 follow me on Twitter: and Instagram: @skinnyjess2013

Brought all kinds of PJ and robe' date=' slippers did use any. Like to keep you in gowns... Front and back. Have compression socks on always and boots connected 24 except after cat. Is removed. Have drain and when they remove ... Blood so keep the old stuff at home... Overpacked way to much.

Bring phone, charger, toothbrush/paste, face lotion, iPad ... That's all if did right first time. Hospital had everything you need![/quote']

I thought of all this stuff I was gonna bring, pj's, robe etc. When I had my pre op class, they said not to. They have it all there and to just bring myself. I did get toiletries cuz I will use that at home too. I think it is more important to focus on having stuff at home ready to go, so I spent my money there!

I was thanking about taking a tshirt and jammy pants and my phone

Just got home! Had my surgery on April 3 (wed)...not too bad at all! I was a little sore and didn't find the need much for the pain pump. It was very stuffy in the hospital but i'm clearing up now that i'm home. I'm working on drinking my first Isopure for the first 40 grams of protein! I feel so much better here at home! Hope everyone else is doing well!

Just got home! Had my surgery on April 3 (wed)...not too bad at all! I was a little sore and didn't find the need much for the pain pump. It was very stuffy in the hospital but i'm clearing up now that i'm home. I'm working on drinking my first Isopure for the first 40 grams of protein! I feel so much better here at home! Hope everyone else is doing well!

So glad for you jeannette! Seems like our group is doing well so far. Sounds like the pain is manageable for everyone so far. Glad you are at home where you can be comfortable! Good luck on the protein and please keep us posted.

I was thanking about taking a tshirt and jammy pants and my phone

Sounds good to me. My nurse said they have gowns and robes so I'm not taking any clothes, except clean underwear of course!