Lap Band Scheduled for 8/15- So Nervous!

My first surgery date was 6/15 but I was too ill so was sent home - it took me a couple months to get determined again but I rescheduled and it is now 8-15. I am so nervous about the pain afterwards........getting all my water in, all my protein, etc etc

Hi Cheryl, I am glad you will be having surgery soon. Everyone tolerates pain differently. Fortunately since your surgery will be done laparascopically, the pain will be less because you won't have a large incision. You will get enough pain medicine so you can rest and tolerate the pain. If you receive too much pain medicine, you won't breathe very deep and that is not good. As far as getting your protein, fluids and calories in, you shouldn't have too many problems. Just take your time and sip,sip sip. Lean on your support group to help you through. If you can't drink you need to call your surgeon. They won't let you go home unless you can drink. Good luck on your surgery day. Let us know how you are doing. Mona

Dear Cheryl, Don't be nervous you will do all right and before you know it a year will have passed and you'll say what a journey it had been good luck let us know how you're doing. Until later jimmy