Can't believe this...!

[Jen 0]

Ok, I need some major good thougths sent my way!!

I was supposed to be banded on July 7th, was kinda bummed that it was going to be that long wanted it to be like June 20 th or so. Just got a call that there was a cancerllation and I will be bended on June 16th!!! I am SO excited! I got the good Dr. too! He has done over 500 of these surgeries in Washington state. Now I have to do all the preop testing in like the next week!! Keep your fingers crossed for me! I am SO happy right now!!!

What kinds of things should I do to get r5eady? I don'[t have to do any preop diets cause they don't want me too loose any weight - Tell me that isn't ironic!!

[gtera 0]

congratulations Jen! You'll be banded 8 days after me! I'm really excited for you girl !!!!

I can't give you any advice as I've been at it alone so far. All of my personal training dietician appointments are not until after the surgery and I never had to see a psych either.

You hang in there and keep dancing around the house like I know you are

Hugs

Tera

[aileena 1]

I'm so happy for you...It was fate!

[DeLarla 22]

Best piece of advice is to buy a king-size heating pad. It worked magic on all the aches and pains you might get from trapped gas. Also, laying in bed stiffens joints, so the heating pad was my best friend.

You'll most likely have to fast 24 hours before surgery, then they will give you Water in recovery. I brought my own bottle of Gatorade, which they let me have right after surgery instead of Water. By that time I was dying for something, and the Gatorade was much better than plain water. I also brought pink fuzzy booty socks, which I lived in. This way I could wander the halls without putting slippers on and off or getting my feet dirty.

Pack light. Don't bring your whole wardrobe to the hospital. I had one small tote bag, which was plenty. Do yourself a favor and leave all the girl junk at home. Chapstick, lotion, toothbrush, change of panties, magazine, Gatorade, pink fuzzy socks, cell phone. That's all you'll need.

[dylansmom 27]

Congratulations!!!

[Mita 2]

Congrats to you Jen

[aileena 1]

Yes...I went home in my pj's so don't overpack! Listen to delarla! She is wize

[DtDtKty 0]

Congrats Jen! Definitely pack light. I wore the hospital gown the whole time I was there and went home in what I arrived in. Make sure you have slippers or slipper socks for walking in the halls. Best of luck to you.

[Jammin & Losin 1]

Congrats Jen! Go stock up on liquids and mushy foods for post op.

Protein drinks

bottled Water

popsicles

pudding

Jello

Soups

broth

gasx

heating pad

liquid adult tylenol

Good luck I hope you have a speedy recovery.

[Flutterby2b 0]

Congrat!!! Everyone has given great advise.

Please remember to take the pain medication as scheduled, especially the 1st day. I didn't and ended up nauseated and with the heeves last thursday nite (surg was thursday morning) then friday morning @ 4am. Once I figured out why, I had that Lortab at 4am, 8am and they let me have a parting dose at 11am. Haven't had to take much since Sat... switched to Adult strength liquid Tylenol on Sat.(walmart has it) and it works great. Haven't had that since Sunday. Follow your Dr's diet orders and remember to walk. My dogs just love that I am getting up in the am and taking them for a 1/2 mile walk in the am and again in the evening.

We're all thinking good thoughts for you.