August 24th

[MrD 0]

Tomorrow I get banded! Right now I really want pizza. Just kidding, I've been liquiding up today because as of midnight no more fluids until after the operation, which isn't until 1:15 in the afternoon. Nervous, excited all at the same time. Bought some Gas-X just in case. I'm really doing this!! AAAAHHHH!!!! :clap2: :clap2: :peace: :lalala: :confused: :flame: :shade: :drum:

[Teresita 0]

Yeahhhh CONGRATULATIONS!!!!!

[Iluvharleys 15]

Good Luck! Let us know how you did when you get a chance!

[squiggle 1]

good luck!

[gunn4ya 0]

Good luck to you and we all cant wait to talk to you after you go over to BandLand!!! Speedy recovery.

[seppi 0]

Good Luck! And Congratulations!!

[Irish Girl 3]

:clap2: We will see you in bandland.......

[MarcyD 0]

Congratulations and good luck!!! You will do great!

[Elisabethsew 50]

Congratulations. Remember to force yourself to get out of bed and walk as soon as you can post-op to expand your lungs, get the circulation going, and prevent gas pains. Don't be afraid to use the pain medication and stay hydrated.

Update us as you recover.

[503-250 1]

Bring comfy easy to walk around in slippers...nothing slippery on the bottom hospital floors are slippery enough. This way when you get out of surgery you will be all set to run around the halls mooning everyone in your backless gown....anyway,...that's what I did.

I brought these great slip on loafer style lined slippers...easy to slip on and off, rubber soles for grip...excellent for mooning and running. They would never have caught me if it weren't for that telltale mole on the left cheek.

Best wishes, use your breathing toy thing alot (they give you this cool ball game that you blow in to float a ball) and walk to get rid of shoulder pain that some people get.

While you're at it, keep it fun for the nurses, ring the bell every few minutes and ask if your pizza arrived yet.

[j.s. 0]

Congrats on your banding- Here is wishing you a very speedy recovery!!

[AnotherMe 0]

Mr D, congratulations on your surgery this afternoon! I hope you'll be home and recovering very soon!

503-250, you're killing me!! 'breathing toy thing"; cool ball game ? THAT was the name of the torture device I was fortunate enough to bring home??! I didn't develop pneumonia, so I guess I won the prize! While it's a necessary evil, on the plus side it helps you forget about the pain you're in - because you're too exhausted to breathe!

Mr D, make sure you let us know how you got along with the nurses... that is, when you're feeling up to it.

All the best,

Karla

[NJChick 3]

WELL ????? how did it go? Hope your home and resting comfortably now.

WELCOME TO BANDLAND WHOOT !!