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Tomorrow is my surgery day

Mel7

By Mel7, in LAP-BAND Surgery Forums

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Mel7    47

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I'm excited. Bit scared. What should I take to hospital? Xx

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jamilyne 102668    1,207

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Easy clothes to come home in (button down shirt & pull up pants, comfy button down pjs. I'm not sure if you need anything else - they will prob provide most things. Maybe some Chapstick, book or magazines for something to do.

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jamilyne 102668    1,207

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Most importantly : Good luck & I wish you the best!

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kcgal62    133

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Take a small throw pillow to put between you and the seatbelt on the ride home!

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Mel7    47

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Thanks for your advice and support! Does it hurt much?

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Best wishes and prayers are with you tomorrow. I am 10 days out, and yes I will say it hurt some, but not nearly as much as I expected. I pretty much slept for the first 2 days, but I did not have to use the pain meds very often. Just be very good to yourself and don't expect too much too soon. Everyone is different. Hope you have the best possible experience.

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jamilyne 102668    1,207

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Does it hurt much- the gas hurts the worse. My incisions didn't really hurt that bad. I felt better at day 5. Just take your pain medications as needed and walk. Walking will help get rid if some of the gas pains. You can ask your doctor before leaving the hospital if you can have gas-x strips also ask if you can use a heating pad. Warm tea also helped me. Good luck!

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Mel7    47

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Thanks girls! I'll let you know how I go. Xx

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Mel7    47

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Good luck nay91 and thanks to you all for your thoughts and advice. Here's to being skinny at last.

I've tried to attach an unfortunate before pic. Hope it worked!

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Carvinplayer    5

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Grats Mel7!! The nurses and MDs will take good care of you so don't be afraid. My surgery date is tomorrow as well and I am so excited. Great advice from all of the previous posts. Good Luck!!!

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Best wishes and keep the faith. You will do great!

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Mel7    47

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Good luck Carvinplayer! I'll think of you tomorrow. We can do this thing!

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Mel7    47

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And thanks for your wishes Rijanasolll! Xx

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