Hi everyone! I apologize I haven't been active here on the board over the last couple of weeks. I moved over the weekend... yes, I moved 3 days before my surgery! Crazy I tell ya!

I'm so glad to see that I've been included on the roll call, even though I haven't shown my face here in a little while.

Anyway, my surgery is tomorrow (wednesday the 3rd), and I was wondering if we've heard how any of our October 1st banders are doing? Any last minute words of advice they can give? Or are y'all still too drugged up to be typing on the computer? Personally, I'm going to take full advantage of those pain meds! :-)

I haven't had time to be nervous about surgery, but now that it's coming tomorrow, reality is starting to hit me! But I think I'm more nervous about the catheter they said I'll have in during surgery and overnight, more than the actual band and incisions! LOL I'm such a baby!!!

-Kim

Good luck Kim, I can only imagine what a mix of excitement and nerves you must be feeling at the moment!

I still have 12 days til my surgery, so hopefully I'll be able to check up on you before I go in for my band.

Remember, you've got good wishes being sent from all over the place .. even as far away as Australia! :biggrin1:

Susie xx

i go in a day after you, and am a nervous nelly! but i am more worried about leaving my baby girl for the first time overnight! thats gonna be hard on this mommie!

best of luck!

Hey all - I got home this morning and feel like Im doing well. pain hasn't been to bad I've only used meds once today. def still groggy from the meds and anistisia (sp).

Practice your breathing!!!!!!! and get up and and walk as often as you can.

I'll post more when I am a little clearer headed

Can't Eat.... do not want to be put under

Can't sleep.....do not want to be put under

Come on October 4th........

I think I have moved past nervous to something quite oddly calm. I'm not nervous persey but anxious about getting put under. A few weeks ok I freaked after my last pre-op visit but now I'm just feeling like let's do this people!

I got my scripts filled today, bought all the stuff on my list, got some fruit breezers if my throat is scratchy, lined up all my Soup, teas, and liquid stage stuff on the counter so I/they don't have to search for them if I don't feel like getting up. Got the heating pad out, made a few ice bags just incase I may need them. Cleaned out the fridge and did the laundry. Now I'm waiting.......still no surgery time just know its the 4th.

Did I mention I really REALLY dislike jell-O and pudding? What the heck am I going to eat. Bet anyone $25 bucks by second day I'll be loving it!

lizzie- I am worried about the same thing as you- the being "put under" part. The thought of being in a state where someone has to literally breathe for me scares me! I have surgery next Wednesday. Let us know how yours goes. It sounds like you are getting mentally ready, and also the supplies and house all ready. Best of luck! Oh- and I am sure any food we can eat will taste good. I am dreading the thought of mushing up food- but when you haven't been eating I bet anything will do.