May 7th is my Band-day!

[chrbrowning 0]

Hello Everyone. I wanted to just say hello and get started. I am confused on how to use this website. I hope I can figure it out soon. :cool2:

[CaliGirl626 0]

Welcome!

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[neverB4 2]

Welcome chrbrowning!! I'm the 7th also...good luck!! Enjoy this thread!!!

[OpenHrtOpenMind 1]

Welcome :wink2: Counting down the days & getting a little bit crazy anxious!!! Time is flying by & soon we'll be waking up in recovery!

[KristeyK 8]

Welcome!!! It took me a couple days to figure out the format too. lol.

Wednesday is getting here SOON! How are you feeling?

[justmel1957 1]

I'm May 7th as well...............and I too am getting a bit nervous. Not about the surgery itself..........just everything that comes "after".

Have my hospital pre-op visit today and that's it.

Good luck to everyone who has their date this week..........

[Pix 4]

I am on the 7th also, just finished up the last of my pre-op testing *rubs arm* ... Eight vials of blood later I can finally have my coffee.... I hate fasting for blood draws ... I was a growly bear this morning that is for sure ... LOL

[OpenHrtOpenMind 1]

Feeling...hmm..anxious, a bit nervous, ready for the actual surgery part to be over I jsut have to maintain my sanity through my last 4 hours a t work tomorrow & I'll be fine.

I haven't actaully had much "last supper syndrome" realy until today..no real last suppers thus far, but contemplating gooey brownie with vanilla ice cream <no!! go away you bad devil you!!>. Honestly, I'm ready & this is jsut seeming like the longest, shortest 36 hours ever...

[JJsGirl 0]

Hello All May Bansters! This is my 1st post and I am scheduled for surgery May 7th!

I just wanted to say congrats and best wishes to everyone!!!

[chrbrowning 0]

Thanks for the well wishes. I have been moved to May 9th. I am very anxious. I am worried since they moved my date my hubby has to work the next day so I hope my kids 12 and 4 will be nice to mommy. If I can get through Sat I will be alright.

[Egank895 0]

Hello my surgery is may 7 so tomorrow . I am really really excited but my nerves are starting to get the best of me, i am confident in my surgeon and i know he will do a great job! I wish you all the best of luck and i will keep you in my prayers tomorrow and i hope you will do the same for me!!

[chrbrowning 0]

I got moved to the 9th, good luck to you. I will pray for you also. Thanks for the well wishes.

[nomoretwinkies 0]

Hi all,

I'm scheduled for surgery first thing in the morning down here in Mexicali and thought I'd post what my experience has been so far, for any of you coming down here.

I flew to San Diego this morning and was met at the airport by Ernesto, who was holding a sign with my name on it. All in all, he picked up three of us; me, one woman for her first fill and one woman getting the 'sleeve'.

The drive from the airport to Mexicali is about 120 miles thru some beautiful, but desolate country. Ernesto takes some of those curves pretty fast, but he's very sweet. We three women chatted almost the entire way, and it was very comforting to have others going through the same experience. All three of us were traveling alone, which maybe helped with the bonding experience.

Once across the border, we were taken immediately to Almeter Hospital. We left our luggage in the van and Ernesto escorted us inside. He took us to a waiting area and returned immediately with cups to pee in. LOL. O.K., that felt a little weird to be given the pee cup and directed to the bathroom by the driver!

Nurse Lucy and Yolanda were waiting outside the bathroom and immediately herded us here and there to do bloodwork, EKG's and chest X-rays. Seriously, it was all done at high speed. None of the waiting waiting waiting you get in American hospitals and Dr's offices.

At the end of all that, we sat in a small waiting area and Yolanda went over last minute paperwork and collected payment. Then Dr. Campos came in and gave us a briefing on our particular procedures.

We were taken back to Ernesto who took us to our hotel, the Lucerne, which is clean and comfortable. There is a nice pool and three restaurants, and we were told to eat whatever we'd like, up until 10 p.m. We were also given an antibiotic and a relaxant to take tonight.

We three women went and had some lunch, then took a short stroll around the neighborhood. We ended up back at the pool and talked for a long time about our particular situations. It was especially helpful for me to be able to talk to someone who had just been banded here a month ago. Leona and Leeann, if you're reading this, thank you so much for your support through such an anxious time. It helped more than I can say!

Tomorrow morning we'll be met in the lobby by Ernesto at 7:00 a.m. to be taken back to the hospital. Gulp. I'll keep you all posted...

Oh, a few things you might like to know: My cell phone (verizon) didn't work making an outgoing call, but my husband was able to call in to me. It's also helpful to have small american bills for tipping and meals. The internet connection here at the hotel is free, but I won't know if they have one at the hospital til later. I'll post again tomorrow after surgery if I'm able.

Robin

[chrbrowning 0]

I have to know, how much is the surgery there?