Surgery this Thursday

[Lola'sMom 0]

I have surgery this Thursday and I am excited and scared all wrapped up in one! I hope that because of my age and lack of major health concerns everything will go well. I am not very impressed with the support groups that I have been to because they mix the banded patients with the bypass patients. It should be great to get support here!

[K-Joy 0]

Good luck with your upcoming surgery! I'm sure you're going to have a great experience! I've only been on this site for a few days and have already had so many of my questions answered. :cursing:

[Erin Marie 0]

Don't be nervous! When checking me in and going through my medical history and allergies right before surgery the nice nurse had me confirm that I was indeed getting banded. Also you should see your surgeon, so you know he's got you covered :cursing:.

Being banded was the best thing I ever did for myself and even in recovery I was so so happy. I hope you'll feel the same because it's a wonderful sensation.

[amprice4 0]

How did everything go???

[Lola'sMom 0]

Thanks Andrew for your concern! The surgeon said that the surgery went perfectly. I had a hiatal hernia that I had NO idea about!!! The port incision doesn't bother me...it is all of the gas that came from the air they pumped into me. It has been a killer. If that gas would go away, I would feel human again! I also realized that the doctor gave me pain medications for a reason. I tried to not take them yesterday and by the end of the day, I was in bad shape...once I took them, I felt great. I think I'm too fiesty and want to be 100% right now...but I realize it will take time. Congratulations on your success!

[Lola'sMom 0]

Thank you K-Joy and Erin Marie for your support before surgery! It was nice to know that there are other people "out there" who are supportive and know what I am going through!