Hey - Freaking out in Florida here. Just about 18 hours away from surgery. Any last minute suggestions?

Congratulations, and good luck! Stay cool, girl. It will be over and you'll be home in no time. My only suggestion is get prepared for those gas pains...they are not like any gas pains I've ever experienced in the land of spicy food and pizza...more of an internal pain. Have a heating pad and Gas-X or like substance. Tough it out for a couple of days, then each day will be much, much, better. Be strong! Give us an update when you're ready!

You'll be just fine. The only time I didn't feel good was for about 2 hours following surgery. The shoulder gas pains are wierd. They last for about 3 weeks. Nothing major though. I never took anything for the gas. My worst day was 2 days after surgery. I felt nauseous and tired. The day after I was out shopping for about 5 hours. Just enjoy the pain killers and walk to get that gas out. Walk, walk, walk. Otherwise, you will feel a lot of gas pain. I'll keep you in my prayers. If it's any consulation, I felt exactly the same way the day before. Then the day after, I was thinking why was freaking so much-- it was a breeze.

Good luck, and please let us know how you are doing when you can.

Hello - I'm back and banded. My stomach is feeling pretty okay. But my shoulder gas pains are sometimes UNBEARABLE. Feels like they dropped me on my shoulder. I'm already sick of the sweet stuff... freezer pops, jello, gatorade... Don't want the bouillon/broth anymore either. I've tried really watered down tomato soup - that was okay. My husband made tacos for the kids last night and I sucked the taste out a couple pieces of hamburger. PATHETIC, I know. Other than all that, I'm here, a little fragile still, but can't wait to get started on my NEW life.

Told ya you would be fine!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

"weigh" to go........

Wooo Hooooo

I hated those gas pains, I swear, they were the WORST! It will soon be a distant memory,a nd you'll be on to your great adventure with the band! Take care, Cindy