Its Getting Close...

[Ashmarie117 9]

hell all!

Tomorrow is my last day band free! I am very excited, yet super nervous at the same time! I know this is the right decision and I'm proud of myself for realizing that, but of course there are always small worries at the back of your mind. My doctor prescribed me xanax for the morning of because I know I'm going to have the butterflies terribly. I was wondering if any of you had the same issue and if the xanax actually helped?

[WestieLove 36]

Good Luck to you! Tomorrow is my last day band free too! Going in 7:30 am Wednesday. I am hoping to get some kind of relaxation help as well... I'm sure the nervous will trump the excitment the morning of surgery!

[Ashmarie117 9]

Congrats and good luck to you!! I can completely understand how you are feeling haha!!

[mom2 4 kidos 3]

Good Luck!!! My date is Aug 13 and I am already stressed

try to stay calm

[melz 10]

That's great..... I go in Aug 9th.... I'm just praying nothing goes wrong from now till then.... That's my anxiety right now...lol. Other nerves with kick in tomorrow when I get the final call..... I hope...lol!!!!

[duckydoom 128]

Good luck to both of you today (and to you upcoming banders, too! I'm so excited... I have 2 weeks!)

[RIYAHSMOMMY 9]

Good Luck! Everything will be fine. I got banded 7/30 and everything went perfect and I feel GREAT! Best wishes to you all!

[Rojasanoll 920]

Best wishes to all upcoming Band Dates. Just follow doctors orders prior to surgery. After my band date on Aug 6, they fed me a meal. Veggie Soup,hot Decaf tes, and Crystal light lemonade with Protein. IT was tasty and I was ready for a meal. Most of us have to just have clear day before surgery, and no aspirin, motrin/aleeve 10 days from surgery.

I'm 2 days now in post=op and other than a sore bellybutton area all is well. If the doctor gave you pain medicine or a prescription, have the nurses at hospital FAX it to your drugstore. This way it will be ready and if its been close to 4 hours from last time the hospital gave pain meds after surgery, have your pain med ready. This way you will sleep, thank the Lord and have a restful sleep with NO pain/discomfort. And remember the ehating pad does work for any should blade aches/pain. SIP SIP SIP not chug a large glass of Water like before surgery. Drink it in 2-3oz at a time.

Good luck and Prayers for your speedy recovery

[Olive55 1]

Congratulations to all of you on your decision work towards healthier and happier lives! I was banded a year ago in April. I went in for surgery at 9:30 and my mom went in at 11:30. We BOTH took Xanax before leaving the house due to the fact that we are both extremely anxious. She had had other surgeries in the past and was not nearly as, "crazy," as I was (it was my first surgery). Needless to say I was shaking and nauseous until just before they took me back and gave me their own, "happy," medicine. When they gave me that my anxiety was GONE. At that point I was ready to fall asleep, once they rolled me in the OR, they hooked me up to anesthesia and one of the nurses said, "have a nice na---," and I was out before she could finish her sentence and the next thing I knew I was waking up! To this day I swear it was the best sleep I have ever gotten lol. And quite honestly, the worst parts for me where getting my belly button cleaned for sterilization purposes (yuck!) and getting my IV put in (I hate needles)! Anyway, I wish you all the best of luck - you will be fine!