Hi Everyone,

I've absolutely fallen in love with a lot of you and have kept you in my prayers as you go along your journies.

My surgery is March 12th and I've never been in the hospital for anything since the day I was born and that was 36 years ago :myscared:

Please say a special prayer for my safety and recovery. The Word of God says when two or more agree as touching anything, He is in our midst. I truly need and ask for your prayers.

Love You all to pieces!!!!!

Desi

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desiree1070....you are in my prayers as you embark on your journey everything will be ok you just have to think positive..god bless

You're young and healthy and you'll do great in surgery. It's normal to be nervous but going into surgery with an "I'm going to ace this" kind of attitude has been shown to speed recovery rates. Read all the posts you can and ask any questions you might have.

When you have your pre-op testing, you'll meet with the anesthesiologist and THAT is the person who is in charge of the operating room, NOT the surgeon. Talk honestly with the anesthesiologist and ask questions. You'll feel a LOT better after that meeting.

I will enter into agreement with you. I was very worried before my surgery too. I am about your age (35) and this was my first real surgery. I had been in the hospital, I have 2 kids, and I had my tonsils taken out, but never something like this. I am here to tell you that things were not as bad as I had imagined. In fact, the worst part was waiting for the anesthesia (Spell check) to wear off. Oh, and being asked to drink some nasty liquid for an xray a few hours post-op. Just take it easy and you'll be fine.

I will be praying for you!

I will also come into agreement with you.

Oh, and being asked to drink some nasty liquid for an xray a few hours post-op. Just take it easy and you'll be fine.

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Ok.. tell me about this nasty liquid. How much do they ask you to drink? I've had an upper gi before and literally gagged on the stuff they make you drink. Would you believe this and being sick from the anesthetic afterwards are the only two things I dread about the surgery??:myscared:

oh wow! Sorry! What was meant to help didn't. Really, don't stress the liquid. It tastes nasty but you really only have to sip it. It is an upper GI, I didn't really want to say that because many people freak about that thick milky stuff that taste like chalk. This isn't that. It is a thin, bitter tasting liquid. I think it is supposed to taste like lemon-lime but doesn't. Also, all you have to do is stand there in front of the machine and sip while they look. The anesthesia was bad for me because I am ultra sensitive to any medication. Tylenol makes me sleep (ugh!). I would be happy to answer any questions and will give you the straightest answer possible. All in all, I would do it 100 times over. I have lost a little more than 50 lbs and I am feeling great. It is so worth the nasty little drink.

Can you hold your nose when you sip it?? :myscared: I have only had one surgery ( out of 4) when I have not been sick to my stomach upon waking up. I'm ultra sensitive to it I guess. Did you have that problem? I know they give you something for tummy upset with the anesthesia. I just don't know if it will work that good for me.

We go to see our surgeon March 15th. I hope to get a surgery date at that time. Both hubby and I will be banded. Each day that goes by we realize more and more that this is what we need to do to have a healthier life ahead of us. We are both very much excited about that prospect.

I was very proud of myself that I did not throw up, I had "gone under" twice before this and woke up throwing up and then blacking out. This time was different. I talked to the anesthes...oh bother, the medicine man, and he gave me something for my tummy before I even woke up. He then ordered that I could have this same stuff whenever I felt like I was going to need it. I only needed it twice after, and it really controlled this feeling.

sorry I really didn't address your question about holding your nose. I can't see why not, other than I had oxygen tubes up my nose, I think that is standard, not because I had any issues.

I was very proud of myself that I did not throw up, I had "gone under" twice before this and woke up throwing up and then blacking out. This time was different. I talked to the anesthes...oh bother, the medicine man, and he gave me something for my tummy before I even woke up. He then ordered that I could have this same stuff whenever I felt like I was going to need it. I only needed it twice after, and it really controlled this feeling.

Excellent.. that is just what I needed to hear! Hopefully my anesthei..... the sleepy time guy, will do the same for me.

Thanks for answering my questions so quickly! I'm headed to bed now. Congrats on your weight loss. :clap2: You must be very proud!! I can't wait to be able to say the same thing!

good night....and you will, very soon! God Bless!

We are having surgery the same day. I will definitely pray for you as we embark on this journey.

I will keep you in my thoughts and prayers.

Shelley00