It's finally my turn!

[Kathi 0]

I am very happy for all of the bandsters before me, BUT it is finally my turn!

I leave tomorrow for San Antonio, for my pre-op appointment, and surgery is on Wednesday. All of my pre-op tests were good and I have followed the pre-op diet faithfully, so I know I am ready physically, but I am going through all of the emotions that all of you had too.

Thanks to everyone for their support on this forum. I really enjoy this site and have learned so much.

I can't wait to see you on the other side!!!

Bandland here I come!

Kathi:)

[Yoda 0]

Good luck!!!!

[Jammin & Losin 1]

Kathi congrats on getting your band date!!! Hoping your recovery is quick! So happy for you and I'm glad your turn finally came!!!

[dsrjrr 0]

Best wishes it will be over with before you know it!!!

[TrishS 3]

Best wishes to you, glad it is finally your turn! woohoo! Take Care

[jennamoose 0]

Good Luck! :clap2: We are having surgery the same day! :clap2: I am scheduled for 7:30 a.m on Wednesday 4/19! I wish you the best and look forward to seeing your post- band posts!

Jen V.

[banded_for_life 2]

Congrats!! You will be in bandland in no time!

[Paulax 8]

Yeaaaaaaaaaaaaa Kathi!

Good luck, stay positive....

[waterlily1072 5]

Congrats! See you on the other side:)

[Shontel 3]

Kathi, So Happy for ya! I'll be 'on the other side' in less than 2 weeks...Can't wait! Please remember to share you experience with us here! Good Luck girl!

[DonnaB 3]

Yay! Congratulations on your surgery date. Here's my one piece of post op advise: If you have post op gas pain, you may get a little bit of relief if you stand next to your bed, bend forward from waist and put your forearms on the bed resting your forehead between them. If it's more comfortable, bend your knees a little. You can also rest your whole chest between your forearms to give your feet a rest. This was the most comfortable position for gas pain relief for me. It looks a little crazy but it worked for me and for the other 3 ladies who were banded on the same day as I was.

Best wishes for a speedy recovery, we'll see you back here on LBT before you know it!

[PhotoNut 7]

Yay! I'll be thinking of you on Wednesday and praying for a speedy recovery! See you in Bandland!

[Kat817 19]

Hold that door open to Bandland, I'll be following you one week from today!!! I am so excited...both for the surgery, and for the eventual diet changes....pre-op dieting now!!

Kat

[alisonb 0]

Same from me...good luck. I will pray that all goes well. My surgery is Saterday - bandland - i like that!

[fiveholts714 0]

That's how I felt in Febrary. It was finally me! Congrats.