It's been a long journey, but tomorrow is finally the day! I will be staying in the hospital overnight. Any words of advice? I'd love to hear from others who have already had the procedure. I've been documenting my journey on myfitnesspal if anyone wants to add me, my user ID is khelm31.

Best wishes on a speedy recovery. Follow your doctor's orders! Let us know how you are doing! Karen..aka..kll724

Hi Khelm -- big day nearly here! So happy for you. I was very happy that I walked all I could as soon as I woke up. I needed to pee -- or thought I did -- fairly frequently so I just used that opportunity to grab my IV Pole and have a stroll up and down the hallway. You will want a bathrobe for this and maybe some slip-on sandals or whatever. I had my flip-flops with me. I'd walk and walk then lie down and fall in and out of sleep for a while then get up and do the whole thing all over again. When I went home the next day I kept it up by going around the driving circle. It helped my body regulate -- needed to shake off the anesthesia and kick off the healing process. I was so ecstatic over this decision for myself -- this choice to be healthy was kind of like reclaiming a part of myself. There was a fierceness that made for such positive energy. I will go look at your blog now -- fun that you are doing that. Best wishes for a speedy recovery and a wonderful beginning to your new banded life.

Good luck. Before you know it you'll be a year post op!!

Mine was done outpatient, I think it's nice you get to stay overnight. Take the time to rest and plan your new life!

My surgery was outpatient, but having had a hospital stay years ago, some things not to forget, a robe, comfy slippers with a grippy sole, socks, toothbrush, toothpaste, hairbrush, if you have long hair, hairties. Facial cleanser, moisturizer, eye cream. Clean undies, a fresh outfit to wear home. Something soft and loose so that it is comfy over incisions. Low waistband pants or a dress are good. Any electronics you want with with you and their chargers, a book, hand lotions, lip balm. Any paperwork, your I.D., insurance card, a little cash for incidentals.

Good luck on your surgery and a smooth recovery.

Thanks everyone for the advice. Definitely some things mentioned I hadn't thought of!

Good Luck and see you on the other side!

Good luck! I wish you the very best!

Good luck tomorrow! It's one day at a time and the first couple you will be tired and sore from the surgery. But make sure to ask questions and follow your discharge instructions. Let us know how you are doing when you get home. Today is 4 weeks post surgery and I am feeling great!

Good luck and Best wishes.

Keep the Faith.

Congrats! Good luck and we'll see you on the other side!!!

Congrats and good luck and have a speedy recovery!!