Tomorrow is finally the day. I am a little nervous and very excited. :glare: I will find out later today what time I am to be at the hospital and the time of my procedure. My bag is packed and the Gas X Strips are right on top !!! My DH and my oldest son who is a LPN are going with me. Any advice or words of wisdom from any already banded I should know ???

Good luck to you! You will be quite uncomfortable for about 4 days or so but after that you will be on the road to recovery.

Congrats on making this life changing decision. I don't regret my decision for 1 minute!

I am right behind you....my surgery is scheduled for Monday, April 13 @ 7:50...need to be there at 6:30! Can't wait!!!!

Wishing you lots of luck! Hugs, Janis

What type of things should I pack? Comfy t-shirt and pajama pants, slippers etc...suggestions

ALSO THE 13TH (MONDAY) NEW ME BEGINS

good luck to you,

Best of luck to you, Hopeful!:glare:

Good Luck,its the first day of your new life! Keep us posted!:glare:

Best of Luck to you!!!! I am proud of you.

I was nervous too, but it really is an easy surgery, and the recovery after is minimal too, although I wasn't about to turn away the pampering! :glare:

I didn't bring anything to the hospital with me, just wore slip on shoes and loose baggy clothing, the clothes I wore were the ones I ended up sleeping in that night because I was so groggy, so wear something comfy. Oh and I brought chapstick because I am lost without it!

Good luck!! And congratulations!!

Good Luck!!!

If you aren't spendng the night then I recommend bring as little as possible. Wear something comfy and easy to slip on and slip on shoes.

And Remember to Walk Walk Walk after surgery....the sooner u are up and moving the better your recovery. My Dr asked my just before we went into surgery...."what are u supposed to do today?" I said "rest"....he said NO, WALK....lol

My thoughts will be with you tomorrow.

Hey there, I just had my surgery last Tuesday March 31st. Let me tell you once you get past the first day with the restricted Water intake and such you will be fine. I wore my pajamas and slippers to the hospital and left the next day in the same items, then went home and showered.

Congrats on the big step....

Me too! My surgery is at 1:00 so by this time tomorrow I will be in (out of) recovery and it will be done!!! I hadn't heard of the GAS X strips but I think I am on my way now to the pharmacy.

Thanks for the encouragement. I have to be at the hospital at 5:30 and surgery should be around 7:00. I am getting more than a little nervous but I cant wait for it to be over. I am mostly afraid of the anesthesia as I have never been put to sleep before. I will let you know tomorrow night how I made out. Thanks everyone.

can't wait to hear how you did with your surgery! Those of you who have been through this provide us the very best way for the rest of us to get the facts and know what we are learning is from a first hand experience.

Congrats and Good Luck!