I go in at 0600 (5.5hrs from now). Wish me luck!

I'll post again after surgery with updates!

Hi there and congratulations to you!

Hi Bandista! Thank you! I'm home and resting now. I'm in some pain but I'm waiting for the pain meds to kick in. How long was it until the soreness and pain went away and you felt somewhat "normal?"

Welcome to the family! We are a great bunch of friends here. I'm glad you are home and resting. I think for me, I was off the pain meds by the fourth day. I was tired and not quite myself for about a week. Then I started feeling better. I drove by myself one week post op.

Get plenty of rest, drink your fluids, and take it easy!

Keep in touch....

Welcome to bandland!

I think it depends and its different for everyone. I experienced no pain. I didn't have to take anything for pain. Woke up feeling great. Had surgery on Monday, sleeping on my stomach again by Wednesday and went back to work on Thursday. Im pretty sure im the exception and just down right lucky. For now just rest and recover. In a few short weeks life will start getting back to normal, well a new normal I guess I should say good luck and hope you feel better soon.

Thank you everyone for sharing your experiences. I'm struggling with finding a comfortable position to sleep in--for now, I'm using a oversized couch pillow to prop myself up in bed to sleep upright. It's not unbearable, so I can deal.

I too feel lucky in that I do not have nausea or feelings of wanting to vomit. Just pain around 1 of the 5 incisions (the one highest on my chest.)