Cautiously optimistic

[tourismqueen 0]

:biggrin: I was banded yesterday morning in B'ham, AL with Dr. Miles and spent the night at the hospital, came home today and I'm feeling better than I thought I would. Not having a problem keeping down liquids. Very sore in the stomach as is to be expected. The ride home was painful (over 2 hours) but overall I'm great. I was very freaked out about being put to sleep, though I had surgery before so I was so happy about just waking up that I think my attitude is very good and that I can handle this! To all of you pre-banders, go in with with a very positive attitude and lots of prayers!:thumbup:

[Godshelp 2]

Congratulations!

I got my band done in B'ham as well by Dr. Dewitt at Carraway. Keep expecting the best!

[gone 4 ever 6]

Tourismqueen,

congrats on the banding. I am getting banded tues in Albertville. Dr Groves is doing mine. I wish you all the best. I'll keep watching for you.:biggrin2:

[Long2BFree 12]

Congrats on being banded and for doing so well!

[Aphrodite1984 2]

Congrats on being banded! I am nervous about the journey home. I have a 7 hour plane ride!!! Yikes!!! I should be ok though, will just ask the doc for some gooood pain meds before I go :tt1:

[Long2BFree 12]

Congrats on being banded! I am nervous about the journey home. I have a 7 hour plane ride!!! Yikes!!! I should be ok though, will just ask the doc for some gooood pain meds before I go :tt1:

Where are you flying from/to for a 7 hour plane ride? In addition to pain meds, make sure you get up and walk around so you don't get blood clots in your legs.

[Aphrodite1984 2]

I will be flying from San Diego to Washington DC, then DC to Ohio. Its an eight hour journey in total (including a layover)