February 5th is my date....

[AshleyRN 0]

I'm getting banded on Thursday, February 5th.... only 3 more weeks until the beginning of a new me!! I'm so excited!!!!! It's been a long journey, but it will be worth it in the end. Anyone else getting banded around the 5th? What are you bringing to the hospital with you? What stuff did you buy for after surgery?

[serenity55 15]

Hi Ashley,

Congrats on your surgery date! Mine is the 10th, and I haven't done anything yet. My surgeon's office has a support group and next Wednesday we're having a Protein shake tasting, which will give me some ideas, I hope, about what to get for my two week pre op diet.

I know there are lots of suggestions here about what to take to the hospital and I must have read them a dozen times, but I can't remember much now. Guess I'll have to check them out again!

Edited January 15, 2009 by serenity55

[lapbandgirl4life 0]

My band date is also the 5th!! :yikes:

I have already started on my pre-op diet. I'm scheduled for surgery at 8am, but have to arrive at the hospital by 6am. I cannot wait!

[shellyphaunts 0]

Hi Ashley!!

Congrats on getting your date!

I am getting banded on the 2nd of February.

*EEK*

I am a little nervous! But I am also very ready for this.

I was told to bring my CPAP machine, cell phone, medications I take and personal care items with me to the hospital.

I am packing my own nightgown, cuz I'm not a big fan of the ones where your hiney hangs out the back. Hopefully, they will let me change into my own before I tuck in for the evening. (I have to stay overnight for insurance reasons) And I think I will bring a book and my IPOD.

Just typing this makes it all so real!! Gave me goosebumps!

Serenity: That is soooo cool that your surgeon is having a Protein "tasting"! I wish mine would do that! I have been running all over town trying to find samples of different shakes. I also ordered a few online. If you find any that don't taste like the bottom of an old shoe, let us know!!

Hugs,