dcmoore 0 Posted January 30, 2006 Hi Everyone, I want to say thank you to everyone - with here & smartbandsters - you have all so helped me with my decision to go forward. I have my date - 2-15-06 !! It will be with Dr. Simpson in Phoenix. I am a self pay. So - hope all goes well. The procedure is done as an outpatient - with the opportunity to stay overnight if needed. We live in Tucson - about 100 miles away - so we will be spending the night in Phoenix, even if I do not stay at the hospital. So - what should I expect that day & the next few days?? Thanks Diane 278/???/150 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
gentlespirit 1 Posted January 31, 2006 Congratulations!!! I am only a week out from surgery and am doing well. The day of surgery is easy enough...just a little nervous, but you don't remember anything until you're waking up in the recovery room. Then you're a little sore (but the meds help a lot), and they get you up within a few hours to walk and pee. I went home the next day after a gastrograff (?) swallow. That was the worst...it was bitter and thick. Sicne I've been home, the gas has been the worst thing, but walking helps with that. Days 3 and 4 were fairly miserable, but I woke up on day 5 feeling like a new person. So just remember that you WILL get better. You'll be fine. Isn't it exciting to be on the brink of a new adventure?? Emily Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JanetC 2 Posted January 31, 2006 Wow, grats Diane! Mine's on the 15th too! Exciting, isn't it? :roll: Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Iluvharleys 15 Posted January 31, 2006 Congrats on your date! Keep us posted! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ReneBean 3 Posted January 31, 2006 Congrats, Diane! I will be banded on 2/06/06 - I am getting very excited!! (except my doc will probably have a hangover from the big game... what was I thinking? lol) Good Luck to all of us! :] Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dcmoore 0 Posted January 31, 2006 Hi, Thanks for the support. I am so excited. Can not wait to get this going. So - where is your surgery? I am sure you will do fine. Thanks, Diane Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dcmoore 0 Posted January 31, 2006 Hi Emily, Thanks for all the info. I have not really had a chance to talk to anyone who has had this done - just emails. I am taking 5 days off work - so I hope to ok. Good luck on your adventure too. Thanks Diane Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dcmoore 0 Posted January 31, 2006 Hi Betty, So - do you ride? I have a Harley & BMW - love to ride. BTW- great job on the weight loss. Diane Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dcmoore 0 Posted January 31, 2006 Hi Janet, Wow - that is great - we are both on the same date. I am 5'6" - we have close to the same weight loss. Are you an out-patient or spending the night? Good luck and let me know how you are doing. Diane Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JanetC 2 Posted February 1, 2006 Our doc requires us to spend 1 night. Hehe, he's super-duper careful of obese patients. I'll let him pamper me. My biggest worry at the moment is that I won't lose the stupid 10 pounds to get started. My husband lost 10 pounds & I lost 1 at last count, lol. We don't have a scale big enough (of course), so I have no idea where I'm at, lol. Next Thursday is our Pre-op appt, so that's the do-or-die day. :bananapowerslide: Can't believe it's really happening!! :bananapartyhat: Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MyKdsDad 1 Posted February 2, 2006 Diane, check out the "Banded Bikers" thread in Lap Band Talk Lounge. There are quite a few biker babes in here....LOL Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jessiebear 2 Posted February 2, 2006 Yay! Congrats! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
