Hi Everyone... I'm getting ready to go to the hospital for my surgery. I'm so excited but a bit nervous.

I was originally scheduled for surgery on 11/1 but my surgeon had to cancel - I had to wait another 29 days but it will be worth it. I can't wait to start losing!

Good luck to you all!

good luck and best wishes.....welcome to the bandwagon.

let us know how you made out okay?

Your in my prayers, dont worry at all, it will soon be over.

Debbie:clap2:

Good luck!! It's definitely worth the wait.

Debbie & Wendy: Thanks for the warm wishes! I am glad to have it over with.

I ended up staying the night at the hospital because I had a hard time waking up from anesthesia. I normally bounce right out of it but they must've really put me under.

I just got home and I am in hardly any pain, just the gas/bloating in my upper abdomen. How long does that take to go away and is there anything I can do to speed that up?

Robin

<p>Sanderro, congratulations!! I also was banded yesterdy. Not much pain, really, just some swelling. hopefully it will go away in a couple days...</p>

Congratulations and good luck! :clap2::clap2:

I was banded 30th... Can you tell me how much liquid you are taking in? I am trying to go back to work tomorrow. The biggest problem seems to be the gas in my upper abdomen. I feel full and am afraid to keep taking in fluids. I'm not taking in very much at all. Any advice!:help:

It will take a few days to go down. As long as you keep the fluids up, water, protein shakes or whatever else you drink, you should be fine. I didn't drink much water but the nurse told me as long as I was getting some water and other fluids. Good luck.:clap2::clap2:

Welcome to all of you! Glad you are doing well. Donna