Hello everyone,

I am being banded on the 24th of November. I have a 3 1/2 hours of a ride home. Very curvy and bumpy. Any suggestions on what to bring to ease the ride?

Pillows to hold over your torso. Get your prescription (pain meds) filled and take them before you start. AND (very important) you do know, I'm sure, you'll need to stop and move around to prevent blood clots? I was told for 10 minutes every 40 but you can call your surgeon and find out exactly what he recommends. (Better to have a longer trip than a clot!)

And bottled water to sip on (or drink if you are like me who never had a moment's restriction yet! LOL)

I agree with the PP, use a pillow over your stomach, it helps alot going over bumps. Our drive was 6 1/2 hours and I swear we went over every bump between Phoenix and Albuquerque. Take your meds and find something like a book on tape that you can focus on so that you aren't focused on your aching tummy. I don't know why I had it in my head that flying would have been worse!