I have been having nightmares almost everynight.I did this last time I was to have surgery(galbladder) Piece of cake. I did not get all worked up before surgey. I am not even that scared. I hate nightmares. I have a month to go before surgery.

Why do I do this to my self.

I did not have nightmares before surgery... but I must say that if you had your galbladder removed this surgery will be very semilar to that. I had my galbladder taken out 1 month before my band was placed (Dr. wouldn't do both in one surgery) You will be fine. Stop all that worrying and get some well needed rest.

Just a note of caution - not to be a party pooper but I also had my gallblader out about a month before surgery and was under the impression that the surgeries were similar. Personally I was in a lot more pain with the band surgery (not extreme pain but more than my gallbladder) I went back to work 4 days after my gallbladder and was fine but I could have never done that after my band surgery - I went back at 9 days and wished that I had a few more to rest.

I know everyone is different and this surgery was something I would do over a hundred times if needed but to me it was harder on my body. I went through gallbladder so easily that I figured I would be up and running around after my band and was surprised that I wasn't - my expectations were not realistic based on my assumption that the surgeries are similar. Just wanted to let you know how I felt so you aren't surprised also.

Good luck,

Lynn B it is good to hear a different view... in my case they were very similar for me but it sounds like I was just a lucky one. I do think my side hurt more with my band because of the port but other than that my recovery time and all were pretty close for each surgery. Thanks for the extra warning.

Lady Splenda prepare yourself cause it is true you could be in for a little more than you think. Over all though I think you will be fine. Take a couple extra days off and go at things slow and easy. I'm wishing you a speedy recovery!!

Well I have had a C section a tuble a total hystorectomy pardon my spelling.I do not know why I have bad dreams before surgery. Could it be my quit smoking patches?????

Im not a big baby.I went home within 24 hrs of my HYST. Im not scared of pain.I do not like being put to sleep. I think im nervous about loosing my coping devices. The life change.

THe nicotine patches can cause vivid dreams, I remember when I used them. The dreams were unbelievable! You are concerned about the surgery and the smoking (or should I say anti-smoking patches) could possibly make them worse. Just a thought.