Tomorrow is my surgery i think im getting a lil nervous and scared i dont wanna think about it but im kinda afraid that ill be in pain im kinda a coward when it comes to pain but like i said trying not think about it im just exited especialy that today i wight myself and i lost 15 lbs with the pre op

Nat, congratulations on the fifteen. Isn't that a great head start?! I had some discomfort but very litle true pain after I got home. Ask for pain meds, speak up if you are nauseaus, and good luck. Soon you will be feeling great!

Congrats Nat! I was super nervous about the pain myself. But, as you have probably read on these forums, everyone has a different experience. And any pain you might have, is temporary. You can read in my blog- the first 5 days were all different. Just know that you can get through it!

Also, if you have to take the pain medicine, take it. That's what it is there for. But, I recommend trying Tylenol first to see if it takes the edge off. The narcotics have other side effects that are not fun.

Good luck to you!

- K

I had to have a hernia repaired along with my lap-band, I have to say I did take my meds, had nausea and was fine with what was happening to me. So I think you need to share your fears with your doctor or their medical staff. It is best to take them and not be in pain than to not take them and be in pain. Discomfort is different for each person and I can't take your fears away, but I think you will be just fine!!! Hang in there and I will keep you in my thoughts Nat and congrats on your 15 lbs...I lost that too before my surgery.

Hey there, your big day is almost here! Congratulations on that -- you're off to a great start. I was so excited about having the surgery that I didn't experience a lot of pain. When I compared it to dentistry for example, or severe cramps -- all the discomfort was really okay because at least it is for something positive, something I wanted so much. I think a sense of humor really helps a lot. I had never been an overnight patient in the hospital before and I'm 52, so I was a bit nervous. It was so much better than I expected. I elected not to take the prescription narcotic prescription I had filled just in case as I really didn't need it and didn't want the side effects. But that's just me! You will get through these next few days and be on the other side of it all in no time. I'm pretty sure the walking is the secret to success. When I woke up and needed to use the bathroom I took that opportunity to walk up and down the hallway with my IV pole, then I repeated that over and over again -- feeling like I had to pee, visiting the loo, walking up and down the hall a little further each time. By morning I had done so many laps and then at home I continued around our driving circle. I'm pretty sure this really helped kick off the healing mode for my body. And now of course these few months later I can't remember any of that discomfort, just the delight in being down nearly 40 pounds and feeling really good about myself and my life. Best wishes to you -- keep us posted!

Thanks to every one for your words and support really helps

Praying all goes well with your surgery.

my thoughts are with you today Heartmyself!!!

Good luck Nat!

Congrats on the fifteen pounds and all the best for tom.!!!!!!