:thumbup:I just got my surgery date today and it is November 10. I'm so excited and I can't wait. Is there anyone else planning on having their surgery in November? I would love some support!

Consider me crazier than you... I'm having it done on thanksgiving day!!!! My doc rocks for working with my crazy work schedule.

:thumbup:Consider me crazier than you... I'm having it done on thanksgiving day!!!! My doc rocks for working with my crazy work schedule.

next month right before Christmas for me....

I'm getting banded on the 21st (this Friday). I'm excited, because it'll be the first step towards getting back where I belong.

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jorja78, I agree that is why I started on clear liquid today. I needed to realize that every person's body is different and just becasue my friend is eating chili doesn't mean that I can. I feel much better today already. :wink2:

I'm So glad you are doing better!!! I cannot wait for the cream soups!!! I'm just going nuts with the damn clear fluids LOL!!!! One problem that i have is my port area is so sore!!! It feels like I have a knife in my stomach everytime I move! Mornings are horrible...I have drained my daughters Childrens Tylenol bottles :thumbup:. TLBC only gave me a prescription for Demerol which doesnt even take the pain away..it just makes you sleep!! Its great for someone who doesnt have a life and has no children!!.

I was scared the other night when i developed a 100.5 temperature! I was terrified that it was an infection but thanksfully just the flu! But I still feel wiped out.:w00t:

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I spent two days at the hospital and had to wear the hospital gown. I do not think they would mind if you broght your comforts from home (blanket).

I spent two days at the hospital and had to wear the hospital gown. I do not think they would mind if you broght your comforts from home (blanket).

Any special Bathign instructions. I had soem restrictions when I had my gallblader taken out. I was only allowed a 5 min. shower he didn't want areas to get wet and have tape fall off.

Any special Bathign instructions. I had soem restrictions when I had my gallblader taken out. I was only allowed a 5 min. shower he didn't want areas to get wet and have tape fall off.

I had no bathing restrictions post-op other than to avoid baths for 6 weeks. I could shower with no problems. The dressing he used for my incision sites was some kind of clear bandage that was extremely sticky, and he said they would stay put for a week until I had to take them off. But if I washed my tummy with soap, try not to wash too much in that area, because he didn't want the edges of the bandages curling up...then they might not stay on the full week.

I had no problems with this though, my bandages stayed on 10 days before I finally had the guts to peel them off. And boy oh boy, how pleased I am to see how much they've healed! I swear, I've had cat scratches that look worse after 10 days than these incisions do! :smile2:

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I'm So glad you are doing better!!! I cannot wait for the cream soups!!! I'm just going nuts with the damn clear fluids LOL!!!! One problem that i have is my port area is so sore!!! It feels like I have a knife in my stomach everytime I move! Mornings are horrible...I have drained my daughters Childrens Tylenol bottles :thumbup:. TLBC only gave me a prescription for Demerol which doesnt even take the pain away..it just makes you sleep!! Its great for someone who doesnt have a life and has no children!!:smile2:.

I was scared the other night when i developed a 100.5 temperature! I was terrified that it was an infection but thanksfully just the flu! But I still feel wiped out.:ack2:

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Sorry to hear that your port site hurts so much. I don't have any pain at all from any of my cuts. I had tomato Soup today and it tasted like steak it was soooo gooood! Hope to hear from you soon

I was not allowed to bathe until two days post op. And was told not to mess with the insicion area.

11/24/08 at 0730 at Vanderbilt Hospital. I am now on the pre-surgery diet of Carnation Instant Breakfast. I did have an episode this morning where my blood sugar dropped to 52. Has anyone else had this problem?

I had no bathing restrictions post-op other than to avoid baths for 6 weeks. I could shower with no problems. The dressing he used for my incision sites was some kind of clear bandage that was extremely sticky, and he said they would stay put for a week until I had to take them off. But if I washed my tummy with soap, try not to wash too much in that area, because he didn't want the edges of the bandages curling up...then they might not stay on the full week.

I had no problems with this though, my bandages stayed on 10 days before I finally had the guts to peel them off. And boy oh boy, how pleased I am to see how much they've healed! I swear, I've had cat scratches that look worse after 10 days than these incisions do!

:laugh:oh thank god.. well I'm packing my bag and getting the house ready for my return. Surgery is @ 6:00 am !! I'm the first one !!!!

:laugh:oh thank god.. well I'm packing my bag and getting the house ready for my return. Surgery is @ 6:00 am !! I'm the first one !!!!

Being first is a good thing! I was first, and they got me back there and my surgery was right on time! If you're later in the day, they inevitably start running behind, and then you're waiting in the waiting room forever for them to call your name...that's when the nerves really kick in, haha.

Good luck!!!!

Getting banded in 5 hours. I'm nervous as all hell, but more excited than nervous =) Wish me luck!

Good Luck Billy I'm 7 days out and I'm ready to start my new life. Keep us all posted wen you return home.:thumbup: