Tomorrow I go in to be banded. I first called the doctor in September, so it's been a long process. I'm so ready. :leaving:

I met with the doctor and had the pre-op tests last Tuesday. He said I only needed to be on Clear liquids today and then for 3 days post-op. Then full liquids. It's funny how each doctor has his or her own way of doing things.

The doctor said that I have to spend two nights in the hospital because it's a hospital rule. I don't mind one night, but two seems kind of excessive to me. Oh well, I'll just go with the flow.

I'll let you know how it went when I get home Wednesday.

Helen

congrats and happy band-day!

Glad to hear you are doing so well. You will have some soreness the next few days. And I, at least, have gas pains. But nothing unbearable. And it is so good to be home!

I plan to keep to the diet religiously and give my body a chance to heal.

I'm not looking forward to Memorial Day weekend. We always go to our family campground so I will have to pack campfire type foods for my husband and watch other people eat. :-(

Way to go HealthyGrandma. Glad to hear your home and doing well. I got home about 530 this afternoon myself! Just awoke from a little nap & feeling a little bit better.

Best wishes to you!

Way to go HealthyGrandma. Glad to hear your home and doing well. I got home about 530 this afternoon myself! Just awoke from a little nap & feeling a little bit better.

Best wishes to you!

Congratulations! Happy band day :-)

One thing that helped me with my recovery was NOT laying around in bed all day. If you're able, I'd highly suggest walking around as much as possible.

Congratulations! Happy band day :-)

One thing that helped me with my recovery was NOT laying around in bed all day. If you're able, I'd highly suggest walking around as much as possible.

I had quite a bit of nausea. Once that cleared I was up and about more. Not much trouble at all with gas pain. I feel fortunate about that.