Well Tuesday I fly to Moneterry and Wednesday is the big day. Boy I hope that doctor gets a good night sleep the night before and is on point!! I am really getting so nervous I hope he gives me something for my nerves when I get there.

Any last minute advice would be great....... I am going to bring my lap top with me so the night before (monday) I can be on this discussion group. I am going to need you guys, And thanks so much for all the help so far.

-Andrea

Hi Andrea

Everything is going to go great! You will be officially banded. How exciting..you are going to love your band. It's the best thing I have everdone for myself. Try not to be nervous..I know that is easier said then done:)

Best Wishes to you

Andrea, I'm sure you'll like Dr. Rumbaut. He's warm and unpretentious -- unusual in a surgeon! -- and is a Bandster himself. Among other things, he has a sample band in his office that he'll show you; somehow everything made sense once I had the actual object in my hand, instead of just looking at photographs. When you get to the hospital you'll be given something to relax you shortly before the actual anesthesia. I remember thinking, "This stuff isn't working at all!" and then, next thing I knew, the whole thing was over.

Expect some pain and discomfort for the first few days. You'll get IV pain medication when you're in the hospital, but after that it's just a combination of Tylenol and a mild muscle relaxant. Remember, everything WILL get better. You're going to get stronger each day.

We'll be here for you before and after the big day. Good luck!

Andrea, wishing you a noneventful surgery and minimum pain recovery. You're going to do great! Can't wait to hear about your "adventures". ((((Hugs))))

oh Thank you so much guys I love the support and thanks for the hugs I have been getting alot of them latley. I need them. People have been very supportive both here and co-workers and family. Its great I know I am going to need you guys through this. Thanks alot!!! ((((huggs)))) right back at you!

One of the great things about LapBandTalk is that so many people who have gone through the procedure freely offer their insights to us newcomers. Andrea, before you know it, you will be one of the experienced ones, ready to support someone. I know, because it happened to me.

You're about to start an exciting journey. In the days before surgery, it's normal to be nervous, excited, and incapable of thinking about anything that's not related to the band. Just remember, the time will pass. Wednesday is going to come around, and then Thursday -- your first full day with the band. In another week, you'll wonder where the time went.

My only other suggestion is to travel light and pack for hot weather. I don't know this week's forecast, but during the week of Aug. 26 Monterrey was in the high 90s.

Good luck! We're rooting for you!

I haven't had the band yet, but maybe I can help this little bit.

You can go to weather.com and tell it your location, and get the weather for any place. It's free, and it's pretty accurate in my area.

Good luck, and keep us posted.

Good luck with your surgery Andrea. You'll do great. Everybody is a little nervous, that is normal. Whe I had my surgery, they gave me a "calmer downer", I literally don't remember anything after that. I guess I was pretty calm (lol). This surgery is so worth it. Let us know how you are doing!!!!

Hey Zoe could you give me Dr Rumbauts cell number and the office number? I emailed doralisa that I needed that info again before I go just in case The guy that is sposto meet me at the air port isnt there. I am worried cause what would i do?

Hi Andrea -- Dr. Rumbaut's office number is 011-52-818-333-6891 or 347-4881; cell is 011-52-818-277-6719. Of course once you're in Monterrey you only need to punch the last seven numbers. The guy WILL be there to pick you up from the airport; he'll be in the waiting area, holding a piece of paper with your name on it. I was worried about this too, because my flight was late, but he stuck around. If you have any problems just call the office or R's cell.

One more suggestion: pack some earplugs, because the Hampton Inn air conditioners are very noisy. Let the countdown begin!

Oh Zoe thanks so much for coming to the rescue I was really worried doralisa wouldn't get back to me in time. I really appreciate it. I just got back from my sisters she cooked me my favorite, Mexican food. I dont think I'll be eating much of that even though I will be there. Well looks like I am all ready. I went to Target tonight to get tons of comfortable capri soft pants for after my surgery and to wear down there. I also took advice and got a travel pillow for the plain as well as the tank tops with the built in bras. I have heard its hard to wear a bra depending where your port is. So looks like I'm all set. I am in good spirits I feel band though my mom and family are very worried for me. My mother and I are very close she has an ulcer from worring. She said Im her "little girl". She wants me to tell Dr. Rumbaut that my mommy said to please take care of her little girl and that loves me very much....lolol shes cute. tomorrow I will pack then I am off......

Oh Zoe thanks so much for coming to the rescue I was really worried doralisa wouldn't get back to me in time. I really appreciate it. I just got back from my sisters she cooked me my favorite, Mexican food. I dont think I'll be eating much of that even though I will be there. Well looks like I am all ready. I went to Target tonight to get tons of comfortable capri soft pants for after my surgery and to wear down there. I also took advice and got a travel pillow for the plain as well as the tank tops with the built in bras. I have heard its hard to wear a bra depending where your port is. So looks like I'm all set. I am in good spirits I feel band though my mom and family are very worried for me. My mother and I are very close she has an ulcer from worring. She said Im her "little girl". She wants me to tell Dr. Rumbaut that my mommy said to please take care of her little girl and that loves me very much....lolol shes cute. tomorrow I will pack then I am off......

How exciting! Best of luck to you Andrea! I wish you good blessings and a great outcome.

Andrea, I hope you didn't buy too many pants...you'll be needing smaller ones long before you wear them out! (Yah!) I have a sternal port. It sits about 4 - 5 inches below the bottom of your bra band. It doesn't bother you about wearing a bra. I hope you have someone going w/ you. They can fetch and carry for you. Please don't worry! You'll be fine and soon will be feeling healthier and better than you have in years!

Andrea, the anesthesiologist will talk w/ you before surgery. Be sure and tell him/her that you have a problem w/ nausea following surgery. They will put something in your i.v. to offset that. (I always have to do that, too.)

Yes My soon to be Husband will be there with me. That will help alot! This weekend I tought him to shave my leggs cause I go nuts with out shaving. Its a pet peve I have and im sure I wont be abld to reach down. I feel good Im ready to do this. Well I still have to pack mentaly I am ready though!