After getting sidetracked by an abnormal EKG (that turned out to be nothing, probably old equipment at PCP!); I have my surgery scheduled for 7/11! :whoo:

Tomorrow is my nutrition class (required) and Friday is pre-op appt w/surgeon.

I know I am not the only one who is second guessing this decision.

I haven't told anyone I work with; since I work from home and interface only on phone/email; I'm hoping to be able to work immediately (in my pj's from bed if necessary)

Can anyone tell me their experience with the pain? Did you need to take something stronger than Tylenol?

I guess I'm worried about being out of it............

I had surgery on Thursday and by Saturday was only taking Tylenol and not much of that even. I have a very high tolerance for pain though, so not all people are like that. When I complain of a pain, it damn well hurts and it not just an annoyance thing. Good luck and you will do fine!! You are almost in band land!!!

Hi jnkntrnk...were being banded on the same day:clap2:..... so, I can't tell you about the pain, we'll find out together, hopefully it won't be too bad:wacko:..... join the, lucky # sevens group, it's for anyone who's being banded in the month of July, a few have been banded in the past 2 days and I'm sure they'll answer any questions.

hi im being banded july 31st how doi get on to this lucky # seven group

I am also being banded on the 11th of July. I also have moments of second guessing myself, I think its natural. As for telling people I think it is a very personal decision. I have not told anyone other then my husband and sister and a part of me does not want to tell anyone ever. Keep in touch and we can compare surgery stories.

Good Luck

Michele

Hi I was banded on June 18th and it was a fairly simple surgery. I too have a high tolerance to pain. I only too the liquid vicodin 3 times and nothing after that. The gas pain on the other hand was tough....but just remember to walk walk walk when it starts. Also if it gets into your shoulder then you can stand up and move your arms up and down like jumping jacks without the jumping this tends to help pump the gas out. Hope you have a great surgery and see you in bandland soon.

Cat

I took Tylenol without a problem. I didn't need any pain medication. You should be fine.

hi im being banded july 31st how doi get on to this lucky # seven group

Go to the main forum, scroll down to the monthly support groups, click July and there be a Lucky # Sevens thread.

I had laproscopic surgery last Thursday. Friday I felt pretty good, I certainly could have worked from home. I went back to work on Monday, to a desk job with a little running around. Nobody at work even knows that I had the procedure done. I am 5 days out and only have pain in one spot in my tummy (the largest opening) and only when I am going from a sitting position to standing or vice versa. I bet you will do fine.

Joanie

I HAD MY SURGERY ON FRIDAY, AND TODAY I AM FEELING REALLY GOOD. I NEVER TOOK THE PAIN MED. I DID TAKE TYLENOL AT NIGHT JUST SO THAT I COULD GET A GOOD NIGHTS SLEEP. GAS PAIN HAS BEEN VERY MIMIMAL FOR ME AS WELL. YOU WILL BE FINE. GOOD LUCK TO YOU, ON THE BEGINNING OF A GREAT JOURNEY.

Good Luck to all of you. I will post a reply for my hubby Big Wave Dave. He is also being banded on July 11th. YEAH !!!! he is a bit nervous but doing OK.

Thanks to everyone - and for those of us with lucky 7/11 date like me; fingers crossed all goes according to plan!

Good to hear those of us that don't whine on a normal day may do great! My pain tolerance is up there -- (at least based on my 2 kids' births) so I'll plan on being able to take it.

My pre-op appt is Friday; just had the nutrition class. After 3 weeks it seems like it'll be smooth sailing -- just another day in dietland (but this time with real results!)

ttfn!