Surgery Tomorrow!!!

[kwood803 25]

I'm getting extremely anxious for tomorrow! I'm so scared for the surgery, not life with lapband but just surgery. I have never had surgery, even an IV!!! My stomach is doing flip flops

[Angela1234 29]

Congrats! I was banded a week ago today so I know what you are going thru. I had only had my tonsils out so that was the extent of my hospital experience. Once you get there everything goes so fast you won't even have a chance to be nervous. You did the prepwork - tomorrow starts the payoff!

Advice - Walk walk walk - be careful getting in and out of bed because you're gonna feel like you just did 1000 situps - drink Water - don't skip the meds - and enjoy!

I'm excited for you - good luck!

[ledavis13 33]

Angela and I are band buddies (one week ago!) and I agree with her completely! I was up and walking around every two hours starting that night.....like my nurse said, "Move, Sip, and Breathe." That was her only request. My gas pain was gone after a couple days but the abdominal pain is still running high....just take it easy...no lifting, bending or fast movements for a couple weeks!

[Mama Mama 23]

I'm praying for you to be calm & at peace. I'm having surgery. 7/23 & I'm feeling the same way. We've come this far for a reason. Pray & keep busy today. I'm kinda in a "nesting" mode to utilize all this NERVOUS energy. Let us hear from you tomorrow. You'll do great

[Short and Chunky 230]

Kwood - congrats on your surgery tomorrow. Relax and enjoy your evening. Look at it this way. It is the END of the PRE-OP diet . Tomorrow will go by quickly and you won't have time to be nervous. This is a new adventure and a heathier, skinnier you is in your future. Best Wishes and when you feel up to it, let us know how you are doing..

Melinda in Florida

[Sojourner 2,446]

Pre op anxiety is very understandable, especially when you have had no prior experiences with surgery and hospitals.

The staff at the hospital will reassure you...and you will likely be given a medication to help you to relax and feel less anxious. They aim to keep you comfortable.

Anesthesia may give you a sore throat, so try to have some SF hard candies at home to help with that. Also, I know from my experience with surgeries that having a chap stick at the hospital with you will help with dry lips.

Best wishes as the next phase of your journey begins...you're going to be fine!

[JewelsMommy 4]

I'm getting extremely anxious for tomorrow! I'm so scared for the surgery, not life with lapband but just surgery. I have never had surgery, even an IV!!! My stomach is doing flip flops

What time is your surgery? You're my July 18 band buddy...I'm a lil nervous but this forum is putting my nerves at east

[kwood803 25]

Vahonie my surgery is at 1130, have to be there at 930. How about u?.... Thanks everyone, your all always so supportive thanks!!!

[JewelsMommy 4]

1000 EST....I'll check back in this thread after you're done...so we can chat about our experiences! Less nerves..more excitement! Good luck to you