.....and so my surgical journey begins 10/2/2013

[Breathless105860 6]

Hi Everybody,

I'm relatively new on this posting thing. I am so so nervous and I'm thinking there is something that I may have forgotten to do or pack. I have gone over my pre-op to do list but still feel like I have left something off my list.

I have the comfy clothes and shoes, my paperwork, my driver, removed nail polish from nails & toes, and my pillow for the long ride home. Any suggestions on what else I should have packed? Thanks!

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Congrats!

The only other thing I can think of is a robe because they will have you up and walking very quickly and those hospital gown are notorious for flashing your bottom.

Good luck!

[Breathless105860 6]

Thank you for your reply. I have just added my robe to my small bag. Thank your for the advice!

[CaGottaBand 498]

Chapstick. My lips were super dry after surgery.

[Breathless105860 6]

Ok, Thank you CaGottaBand! I never thought about that. I just so happen to have a new pack of 3 that my daughter gave me earlier this year. Thanks again!

[Bandista 7,466]

Sending you best wishes -- so happy for you beginning your journey with the band. I am right behind you -- November 5th. I know I'll be nervous, too, but it's all so exciting. Love your on-line handle: Breathless. Sort of sums it up! Hope you can get some good deep breaths in and lots of relaxation before and after -- take good care of yourself this week!

[Breathless105860 6]

Thank you Bandista! (I think you have a pretty neat name too! ) Have been doing relaxation techniques and of course by all means praying. November 5th will be here before you know it! It seemed as if October would never get here, but now that it is, well, all I can say is, "Wow!" I'm feeling just a bit nervous, happy, and a sense of ready to move on to the next part of the lapband process. Thank you for your encouragement, and I will be here to also encourage you as your lapband date gets closer.

[Breathless105860 6]

Anybody having a low grade temp? I'm 4 days post op and noticed early this morning I have a small temp of 99.6. Is this normal? Have been following all the rules. Will increase my Clear Liquids and see if it occurs during the night.

[Breathless105860 6]

Anybody having a low grade temp? I'm 4 days post op and noticed early this morning I have a small temp of 99.6. Is this normal? Have been following all the rules. Will increase my clear liquids and see if it occurs during the night.

[Bandista 7,466]

Hi there, hope you are feeling better. Congratulations on being on the other side!

[Bandista 7,466]

Hi there, hope you are feeling better. Congratulations on being on the other side!

[Breathless105860 6]

Thank you! Although its been 4 days, I'm still sore. I suppose it will be a while before that goes away. Today the menu calls for strawberry Jello, clear chicken broth, G2, and of course plenty of Water. Yummy! :-)

[Breathless105860 6]

Thank you! Although its been 4 days, I'm still sore. I suppose it will be a while before that goes away. Today the menu calls for strawberry Jello, clear chicken broth, G2, and of course plenty of Water. Yummy! :-)

[Bandista 7,466]

G2? What's that?

[Bandista 7,466]

G2? What's that?