Insurance just confirmed the approval for my surgery. Blood work and anesthesia clearance tomorrow, surgeon just called to confirm Monday for my surgery.

Excited that this is finally going to happen but also starting to freak a little.

I know fear of the unknown is our biggest enemy and it stops us from doing a lot of things that is the best for us.

I'm just so nervous of what it's going to feel like once I start eating again. So nervous I've lost my appetite for the past two days.lol

I know this was the best decision I've made. I've lost 22 lbs since I had my first consult. I know I can do this just can't stop the jitters.

First off, CONGRATULATIONS !!! 2nd off, take a few deep breaths ................... it will help with the jitters. If this is any help, my surgery was easy, and recovery were easy as long as I moved very slowly the 1st week or so. Food wise , I can eat alot of what I ate before, some of it I choose to only eat occasionally, like fast food, a few things I cant eat at all, ( raw broccoli and chicken breast), some only a little bit ( brown rice , pasta, some breads) . The weight that came off of me was far more important than any food I couldnt have, Im VERY happy I was banded, its just been a win win from the beginning !! Hope yours goes smoothly toon! Good luck !!

Thank you. How long have you had your band?

@@Queenz_Cece Your doing amazing so far! Don't worry about the loss of appetite that's what we all want The first few weeks will be a little rough, but if your expecting it to be "bad" then it's going to be. So take comfort that it's really not all that bad. All I took was Tylenol for pain and not even that most of the time, so your going to be OK.

The first few days what really helped me was warm (not hot not cold) sweet tea. Decaf tea with sweet N low or other sugar substitute. I would spoon it slowly from the cup. Here are a few tips for when you get home:

sugar free ice pops are your best friend! They help internal swelling and help you to keep hydrated

Heating pad to put under your back/shoulder to help the gas pains if you have them

Ice Pack. This helps on the port site incision as well as any others. Keeps swelling and pain down.

Beano/Gas-Ex
Medicine cups. You can get these from the Dr. or the hospital they help when you need to learn to take small sips. Takes away the urgency to gulp from a cup or larger container.

Biggest key to recovery is to walk walk walk. It will help move the gas out of your body. Never felt so happy to fart as I did that first day after surgery! Get used to the noises your body is about to start making they last for a while some never go away. There will be lots of toots.

Have your self all set up at home with lots of Protein shakes you like, sugar free- fat free puddings, broths and all the things you will need for the first few days at home.

If you are feeling nauseous after surgery while still in the hospital don't try to "tough" it out. Tell the Dr. and/or nurses and have them give you something for it.

Most of all give yourself lots of TLC, and be patient with yourself as you heal. You are starting a whole new life just like a new born and there are new things to learn, and experiences to have as you embark on this journey some can be scary like getting ready for this surgery but they are also exciting!! So focus on exciting and happy and healthy and you will do GREAT!

Never regretted my decision to have surgery and loving it every day!

One good tip for the future is...all the things you think you will never eat again. Never fear because you will eat them again, but you will eat them differently and enjoy them 10 times more.

Thank you @"lisacaron " your post was very comforting. I really needed that.☺️

I'm ready and know I can do this. Going shopping this weekend to makes sure i have everything i need. Thanks again.

I'm right there with you!!!! My surgery is this Friday at 5:45 am, it will take me about an hour and a half to get there, so I'm so not gonna be able to sleep tomorrow night lol!!!!!! I'm really scared of the after pain, but also so excited to finally be done, I'm a big ball of mixed emotions lol

I know what you mean @mamarita. I can't wait for it to be done and start my new beginning!!

Best of luck tomorrow. Please keep me inform.

Queen cece and mama rita, lisa caron is right on the money on everything ! Dont forget to take a chapstick, a BIG bottle of water ( not too cold ) and a toothbrush and toothpaste. I had the worst cottonmouth when I came out of surgery, it took me all day to get rid of it ! Also, my pain was'nt bad at all, and I have a low tolerance for pain. I quit taking the liquid pain meds after the 2nd day, didn't need them as it just felt like a really bad pulled muscle on my left side. So you'll probably feel out of sorts for the first few days, a little tired and raggedy, but thats normal. I'be banded 3 yrs in Dec, wouldn't change a thing !! Good luck !!

Thank you pink it really does help to hear from people who have already been thru it, I can't help keep looking at the clock, 14 hours to surgery and counting lol