I have been home from the hospital for just over 24 hours....and so far, so good.

I arrived at the hospital at 9:30am, 15 minutes before my scheduled arrival time, and I went back to pre-op right on time. My surgery was scheduled for 11:15am, but after changing into my lovely jonny, the nurse told me there was going to be a 'little" delay in my surgery time. Well, after watching the noon news, and then the show that came on after, I finally headed into the OR at 1:10pm...I cannot say enough good things about my surgeon, and the people who assisted in the banding - they are awesome. Then it was off to recovery - and Martha, my nurse, is definately going to heaven! My mom and dad were allowed to come and see me around 4pm, and we headed out the door for home right around 6....and then the hour ride home. I have never been so happy to see my front door!

Slept in the recliner last night - so much easier than trying to get in and out of bed, and I seriously think I will spend tonight there as well. Got up today and already was walking better but need to remember that I am one day post-op!

So, if I could share any words that were shared with me, it would be to remember to take your meds on schedule, walk walk walk, and thanks to whomever recommended the gas-x strips (they really work).

Tomorrow is another day - and I am still SO happy to be home.

I recommend you take care of yourself and take it easy for more than a few days. It took me two weeks to feel better. Take the time you need if you can. Walking is so good for you and drinking the water really helps. Small sips and go slow but you have heard that before. Wishing you all the Best. Congratulations imaluckydog and have had a smile on my face since June 29 and everyday the smile gets bigger.

Congrats!!!! so happy for you. I am one week post op tomorrow, and feeling better every day. still take it easy, but walk walk walking and sip sip sipping. keep us posted on your progress!!!! Leslie

I went for my preop clearance today and my surgery date is 10/26. I am very excited, determined, a little nervous all wrapped up in one! I just know that this is just the tool I need to get me toward my goal toward health and just overall feeling better. I need to shop for my clear liquids, proteins and chewable vitamins. I am just praying for good results.

CONGRATULATIONS Bander! It's a whole new life for you now! -BG