I'm so relieved I found this website! I'm scheduled to have a hiatal hernia repair/Lap Band procedure in 12 days. Today the nervousness hit me hard. I go for all my pre-op tests next Tuesday.

I've watched a close friend go through this with no problems, and imagine a lot of my fear is unfounded. However, the last time I had surgery (gallbladder removed..damn thing) I had little problem recovering...except for extreme pain in my diaphragm (probably from the gas?).

My big concern is that I just quit smoking...Anyone else have similar experiences?

Congrats on quitting smoking! I know I did a little over a year ago and it was one of the hardest things I've ever done. Most suregeons wont do the surgery on smokers and some will test for nicotine in your blood test. Just be honest if they ask you about it. I think nicotine only has a 48 hour half life so you should be fine for your tests. Good luck!!