Introduction

[beanandlivsmom 0]

:DHi Everyone

I have been a lurker on this board for way too long -- unsure if I wanted to actually go threw with this or not

well to make a long story short - have all testing done and now I am scheduled to have the procedure done on March 28 , 2011. Not sure of the time

I have gotten all of the preop testing done, and just have to go to the hospital for class on March 24.

My surgon is Dr Spencer Holover

I am - nervous, excited, scard , thrilled, nervous ( have i said nervous 2 x ) and a happy all at the same time

Here is a little bit about me -

My name is Jennifer , I am from Long Island . I am 37 years old - married 10 years to a great guy .

I have two beautiful daughtes 9 and 9 months

I can not belive that I am living in this body - This fat body - I am a skinny girl dying inside this fat body ...

I sometimes pass by mirrrors and think WOW that cant be me, but the scale dont lie --- I kept on growing out of my clothes and shoes and started to wear stretch pants and big sweaters -- I wore my maternity jeans up untill last month and my daugher is 9 months already --

Well I have been thinking about getting this done for years now - and I am finally at the point in my life where I dont want to be the fat mom, or the girl with the pretty face .........

I wanted to ask , what are some of the things that you have packed for the hospital to make the stay ( have to stay 1 night ) and what were some of the things you had in the house that can make life a little easier for when I come home.

Thank you for listening to me tell my story !!!

Cant wait to start the journey with people who understand

love

Jenna

[reverie 49]

Welcome and congrats on your date! At the hospital I brought Gas-X strips, loose clothing (tshirt/sweats) to go home in, a book, my iPod, my phone, slippers/socks, and that's about it. I didn't have to stay overnight though. A pillow to hold against your tummy for the ride home is good as well.

When I got home I was best friend with my pain meds for 3 days, Gas-X, and a heating pad. Some people choose to sleep in a recliner; I slept in my bed as sleeping sitting up is not for me.

Good luck!

[ElizabethNYC 1]

Hi Jennifer!! Congrats on your date!! I haven't packed my bag yet but I will tonight (surgery is tomorrow) so I might actually watch this post to see what I should pack as well. Good luck with everything and congrats again!!

[vickyd 24]

I, too, had to stay overnight and I just stayed in the hospital gown until it was time to go home and then I just wore some very loose sweats and an oversized t-shirt (I didn't even worry about a bra). I took gas-x strips, slippers (for walking the halls), cell phone and charger, my Kindle, and personal items (of course). Have whoever drives you home bring a pillow with them - it is very helpful during the drive to cushion your stomach from the seatbelt. For when you get home, a heating pad on your stomach makes it feel better.

That's about all...good luck to you!

[dsquared79 1]

Hi Jennifer!

Welcome to the site. I was like you and just lurked around the message board without ever chiming in when I first joined. I'm slowly getting acclimated and feeling more confident making posts.

I am getting banded on March 22nd and have to stay overnight as well. I have already packed my bag. here' s what's in it:

1.Stetch Pants and a Pull over top

2.Ugg boots (easy to slip on)

3.Toothbrush and Toothpaste

4. Underwear

5. A book to read

6. MP Player

I'm packing pretty light on purpose...

Some of the things I have in my house so I'll be ready to rest when I get home are:

1. My post-op prescriptions (my surgeon prescribed them for me last week and I am gettting them filled today)

2. chicken broth

3. plenty of popsicles

4. Protein shakes

5. Apple juice (100%)

6. pudding (for week 2)

7. Protein Water

8. Herbal Tea

I hope this helps! Good luck on your surgery and here's to a speedy recovery!

Cheers!

Diandra

[beanandlivsmom 0]

Thanks to everyone who has replied to me !

I am getting nervous about the whole procedure - but I think that is what to be expected...........

Thanks for the list of items as well .

I am going to stock up !

next week I start my diet so I need to get some Protein shakes and such !

Good luck to everyone being banded this week and next ......

Please post your experience =

Jenna