YIPEEEEEE, I'LL BE IN BANDLAND ON NOVEMBER 20TH:party:

Anyone joining me? Anyone as nervous, excited, scared and shocked as I am? I'm doing tons of reading on this site and I'm really trying to grasp how much my life is going to change!!!

I had my mom in the hotel with me for 48hrs after surgery before we got back on the plane to fly home (I had surgery out of town). In all honesty, I wish she hadn't been there. Sounds bad, but I really didn't need her, and she was fussing over me so much (Can I get you this? Can I get you that?) that I just wanted to scream!

Joe is here taking care of me, but honestly, getting up and getting my own needs met gets me walking, which helps with the gas pain a LOT. I let him do some for me, but mostly am doing for myself. It helps get me moving.

Thanks, Ladies. This is all good to know. He's ALREADY driving me crazy and I haven't even had the surgery, yet. LOL! He's still sick as a dog and my surgery is in 34 hours. I don't want to stay at his house and get sick! Ain't gonna happen! He's very sweet for wanting to pamper me, but we both agreed tonight that I would probably end up taking care of him.

I have a girlfriend that is going to stay at my house to take care of my dog and all the other living beings under my roof. The worst case scenario would be that I stay at my house with her, we watch Gerard Butler movies all day and crack each other up. Sounds horrible.

Question..........how long before you were able to drive? It sounds like it's easy to get back on the road right away. :cool2:

Well tomorrow's the day! Guess I'm one of the group holding up the rear (surgery date that is). I have to tell you that all of your posts have been helpful. Thanks everyone. I have tried to prepare everything, ie have all the grocery needs here, so I won't have to go to the store till the weekend. I have an 11 year old and she is worried a lot about the surgery, I'm a widow and so there's no Dad to go to for comfort. My sister is coming to stay with me starting tonight, she'll drive me to the surgery center and pick me up and she said she'll stay as long as I need her. Just curious about mobility, 1, 2, 5 days out? Do you pretty much lay around the house or are you all doing stuff? I know lifting heavy stuff is out.

Joining you all after surgery tomorrow!

Good Luck with your surgery! I had mine on Wednesday and it is Sunday i am at home. I walk around my house and do littllest things that need to be done. My mother has come over and done 2 loads of laundry for me which was great:tongue2: You will not fill like doing a whole lot just walk rest & nap.Food is not an issue right now just water jello and broth but you really don't want much of it. I know everyones is different i just hope this helps:tt1:

hey there showmepat,

i had my lapband done wed 11/19...i slept in a recliner and walked as much as i could, i would hold the under of my belly b/c just the pulling was hurting...walking helped with the gas A LOT...i am 5days out(12lbs down) and get to start and eat mushies thanksgiving evening...if your do take the painkillers they give you MAKE sure you take laxative EVERYDAY and maybe even get prune/apricot juice b/c they bind you up something TERRIBLE!! and i was very uncomfortable up until last night...when i had to do it the painful supository way...i wish i was more prepared how my body would react! GOOD LUCK TOMORROW and i am a single mom of a 9yo she was a huge help...kids will surprise you!!! Renee♥

i am 5 days out of surgery. i am only to have clear liquids for 2 weeks. could anyone advise me what it would hurt if i had a single cup of coffee with cream and sweet n low???? I really just need it right now.

Hi everyone, I had my surgery the 19th, so 4 days into it and having no problems except the gas issue and went yesterday and got gas x. It amazes me how each doctor is different. My surgeon was Steven Clark here in Indianapolis, and one requirement before I left the hospital was I had to be able to eat 2 oz of full liquid items...I chose mashed potatoes and strained cream of chicken soup. Kept them down and shortly thereafter left the hospital. I am on full liquids for 14 days, but it includes oatmeal, scrambled eggs, baby food meat, which isn't bad if you add salt or a little seasoning, yogurt and sugar free applesauce. I find myself forcing myself to eat, I am not hungry either, but then I think the shakes I drink 3 times a day helps also. I will be anxious to go to doctor tomorrow to see how much weight I have lost this first week

you may think I am crazy but I have been told to walk, walk, and walk, so day after surgery, I went to mall with my mom and a friend to just get out of the house, I don't sit still very well, I got a shopping cart and pushed it around to hold on to and sit down occasionally, but I walked and was tired when I got home, but I think it has helped with the soreness also. I go outside everyday at least three times and walk, I havent tried the basement stairs yet to do laundy but have had help with that, but I have to do stairs to go up to bed and Ijust do them slowly.

Yeah, they moved me to one of the last surgery slots of the day due to being young and having no comorbidities. I was NOT happy about that, but it turned out okay in the end. I just really didn't want to sit around dreading it all morning. I was very anxious. So I went Christmas shopping until it was time to go to the surgery center.

I can't imagine having to fly after surgery! My drive home was 30 minutes and I almost up-chucked from that. You poor thing! He will call in Phenargan for you if you want it. I had him do it, only needed it once or twice, but now am glad to have it in case I get a stomach flu this winter or spring.

I am feeling pretty good this morning. The port pain is much less upon waking today and my bruising has improved a LOT just overnight. I am going to take my first shower since surgery in a minute here. Still not interested in any kind of food. I tried a couple of bites of SF Jello this morning and bleh. Didn't want it. My tummy is making all kinds of funky noises this morning and I am passing gas like a champ. lol! The bloating of my belly is noticably less. I hope to get Joe to take me out to the store to walk and Christmas shop a little bit if I feel up to it later on.

tomorrow is the big day! :laugh:

tomorrow is the big day! :laugh:

YAY Froggi! It's about dang time, LOL.

Yes it is :laugh:

Hi All!

My surgery was Thursday, November 6th with Dr. Paya at West Hills Hospital in California. No complications so far and I feel great! Back up to 1 1/2 mile walk 4 - 5 times a week and looking to get back up to 3 miles in a week or so.

Good Luck All!

My surgery is at 8:30 tomorrow morning...I'm not really as nervous as I could be. It kind of comes and goes. I'm more anxious about the prospect of surgery, than about the actual band. I've never even broken a bone! Wish me luck everybody. I'll be sure to let you all know how I'm doing on Tuesday when I'm back at home.

Tomorrow is the day finally. I am so excited. I can't sleep!! Thanks for all of your support everyone. I don't post much but i read a lot and everythin you guys say helps! Talk to everyone Tuesday!:laugh:

Tomorrow is the day finally. I am so excited. I can't sleep!! Thanks for all of your support everyone. I don't post much but i read a lot and everythin you guys say helps! Talk to everyone Tuesday!:laugh:

YAY congrats! Keep us posted on your progress!!!