Hi, I'm 3 days after you. I'm also getting nervous, but we'll do good just keep positive, I think thats the key. I'll keep you in my prayers. Kelly

Well, I was originally going to have Lap-Band, but when I new I could eat (graze) all day & that it would pass through that hole a little at a time & still go into this HUGE stomach. i said I want Bypass. Everyone is different & there reasons are different. I had Bypass on 8-1-06 & am down 13 lbs. Was released today to go back to work on Monday. I had a great Dr. @ Northwestern in Chicago. Kristi

I'm scheduled on 8/21/06 to have the Lap Band. For me it is the best choice. Portion control is my #1 issue and sweets aren't that big of a deal. I just am too afraid of the risks with the bypass. Would you all let me know what you are having/have had this month? Thanks!

Hello all! I'm grateful to report that I am home safe and sound and according to plan - (drain out). I still can't believe it went so well. I did have an allergic reaction to the dilaudid (IV pain meds)- I knew I was allergic to morphine already. Got flushed and a big rash. And suffered through a gap in time between stop of the IV pain meds and the kicking in of the oral pain meds. However, the nurses were very good and responsive when I called them. Kind and cheerful. Advice - here - when you get your first tray of clear liquids - don't eat it all at once!!!! My roommate who had the same surgery I did at the same time (different surgeon) drank all her broth at once and then was miserable and bloated the rest of the day! The nurses suggested sippping the liquids and making the breakfast tray last till lunch, the lunch tray till dinner and the dinner tray till bedtime. That seemed to work out well. When I went for a walk, I left a note on the tray saying "Don't take!" so that the dietary workers would leave the tray for me to finish. I wasn't able to eat all of any tray but I am doing better as time goes on. Well, time to rest a little - my deep thanks for all your support and encouragement. Best to all waiting for their turn "at bat!" Love and hugs to all - Chris Davitt

Heather, Thanks for gathering this information for all of us to the newbies. You have allowed me a chance to thank and give support to those who were there for me when I had my surgery last week. You are an angel... Tanya 252/261/244/140 pre op/home from hospital/current/goal