I hav my last visit today, everything went well, I was there from 9:00 to 1:30 and learned everything I need to know:D

I go next Monday morning for the surgery:D

I am ready, I am a little nervous, but definately ready.

Two Words

Zinc Lozenges. I like the brand 'Cold-eze'. I swear by them. I used to travel alot for work (I feel your pain Letha) and I would get a virus almost everytime I flew.

I started sucking cold-eze lozenges prophylactically prior to and during a flight, and I've never been sick from an airplane flight since. If I feel a sore throat or head cold coming on, I start to take cold-eze, and the symptoms are so minor, I don't even notice them.

Cold-eze along with the Vitamin C should ward off any evil demon bugs conspriring to keep you away from your surgery!

Good Luck Betty - and may you feel restriction right off the bat!

Thanks Kim, I'll give them a try.

I am going to scream!!!!!!

Now my boss went home not feeling good, with a stomache problems.

I need a sterile room right now!:cool:

Try bathing in Listerine... FAST!

ROFLMAO! O.k. you got me on that one:D

Three days and counting......these are gonna be lonnggg days! Stay well. Get plenty of sleep. Can't wait for Monday! :cool:

O.K., Betty, Mind over Matter!! Sending healthy thoughts and (((hugs)))). Stop thinking about "sick". It's not going to happen, O.K.? Now, don't you feel better? :cool:

I just freaked out because this site was down. The new colors made me think...Betty, you don't have an avatar. Hmmmm.....

Mind over matter! I am not going to get sick! No Way!

I went home last night and my husband wasn't feeling good and he never gets sick! Someone is out to get me I tell ya! :cool:

I wan't feeling too hot last night, but feeling much better this morning. Now, I want to keep feeling that way.

Let's see I need to:

Think positive thoughts

Suck on Cold-eze

Take a lot of Vitamin C

Get plenty of rest

Drink lots of liquids

Soak in Listerine (hey, wouldn't wiskey work too just in case I slide down a little too far)? :laugh

O.k. I think I have it all, any more suggestions?

Hmmmm... a whiskey bath... now that sounds like the makings of a country song! Not to mention that other people would likely stay clear of you due to the fumes! :lick

Just don't light a match! :cool:

Whiskey farts... VEEEERY dangerous indeed!

I am with you in spirit ....one day after you 10/19 with Dr. Rumbaut. I have butterflies ....I wish you a speedy recovery, and a great journey on your way to better health .... I'll be thinking about you.....Kelly Ann

Thanks Kelly, I will be thinking about you too. It is nice to have someone else going at the same time. Good luck to you and please post and let us know how you are doing.

Good luck to both of you! Betty I sure hope you don't get sick. Things are going around here in Oregon too. I came back from Vegas and heard from several people they were all sick LAST week while I was gone. I felt relieved... I still need to try to get in for a flu shot. That food poisoning incident woke me up regarding vomitting and needing to be prepared. I probably only get the down and out vomit flu every couple years but its not worth risking the band. I can't wait till your banded!!! I'll be thinking about you and sending warm fuzzy thoughts, Teresa