Tomorrow is the day!!!

[holly11 1]

I have to be at the hosp. at 6am in the morning. I just want to say thank you to everyone on here that posts things to help us, the unbanded. I also want to say thank you to all that have sent me thoughtful messages about different things I have gone through. I can't wait to walk through the bandsters door. I am about to pack a bag.....tell me what helped you while you were in the hosp. Again thank you for all your help!!!!

[juliegeraci 7]

Hi Holly, how exciting! The only thing I would suggest is loose fitting clothing. The port site will be sore. I remember how it was for me nearly 2 years ago. You will love your band. Good luck tomorrow.

[orea15 0]

I've been saving a file of suggestions for when my date comes up. Not all may apply to you, but here they are:

Are you staying overnight?

Comfy jama's, loose fitting

chapstick

bottled Water to sip on, I like my flavored with crystal light packets or celestial seasonings zinger packets

slip on shoes so you don't have to bend over to put them on or tie them

I wore my jamas home

some people suggest a pillow for the ride home to hold across one's stomach

gas-x

I didn't stay overnight, I think I was only there for about 3 hours but

I wore loose sweats and slippers. After the surgery mu husband helped

me back into my sweats and slipped my feet in my slippers and headed

back to the hotel. I did surgery in a different city from where I lived

and then flew home the following day, also in my sweats and slippers.

Chap-stick! Comfy clothes, a pillow to hold against your abdomen. Easy slip on shoes. Some gas-x, make sure you have your pain prescription filled(mine gave it to me before hand). A comfy chair to get in when you get home, as laying down might be hard(it was for me, the first 3 days.) Lots of broth at home to sip on, and water(I got so sick of sweet stuff). Though popsicles will become your new friend the first few weeks. I am drawing a blank, I am sure others will remember more.

I also took along some of those thermal things that become warm when

they're exposed to air. I got the kind for the back of the neck that have

adhesive so they stick to the skin. When I had shoulder pain, I stuck one

of those over the aching place, and it allowed me more freedom that a

heating pad. I could go anywhere with my "heating pad" on my shoulder. I

also took my Magic Bullet, a mug, a spoon, and a bowl so I could fix myselfsoup at the motel. There was a microwave in the room. I'd make sure they have one in the room where you stay.

Good luck!

Orea

[Elisabethsew 50]

Best of luck to you with the surgery!

[holly11 1]

Thank you all for your kind words...I don't know that I will be getting much sleep tonight....I will try to update soon!!!

[JustinsMama 1]

Good luck to you, I'm having mine tomorrow also! We'll do great!

[KELVINSMOM 0]

Good luck - and I wish you a speedy recovery.. try and become active as soon as you can!

[tmfritts 0]

Good luck Holli11 and Disney Freak - can't wait to hear your stories!

I'm May 22 - not too long after you!

Terri

[swtbtrcup 0]

My nerves have kicked in I have to be at the hospital at 6. I an nervous!

[holly11 1]

My nerves are there too but I know this is a good thing....we will do GREAT like Disneyfreak said!!!!! Please keep me updated on ya'lls progress!!!!! Good luck tomm and I will be praying for ya'll.