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!!!!

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.

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

Best of luck to you with the surgery!

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!!!

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

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

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

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

Terri

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

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.