Surgery scheduled & I'm reeeeaaaalllllllllllllly nervous!

Hi Kelly, I am having WLS on 7/8 also, so I am sooo glad you asked this question! The only things I was told to bring to the hospital were my CPAP machine, all of my meds, a pillow to ease the bumpiness on the way home and comfy clothes to wear home. So the ideas given here were good to know! I am getting Lap Band so I'll only be there one night, but I'll be thinking about you and wishing you well from my hospital bed! Good luck!

Melissa, No need to be nervous - really the band is such a non-invasive procedure. You can even go home the same day if you want. Plus, look who is your surgeon! C

iS ALL THIS GREAT TALK GOING TO DR.C'S HEAD LOL. YOU ARE THE VERY BEST DOC

Cindy, Funny you should mention that....LOL No, I don't think that it is going to his head at all. That is one of the first things that I noticed and have said to anyone that would listen. That he is not ****y or arrogant. Just confident in what he does and great at it as well. And like my husband says..."It is not bragging, if you can do it" I am sure that Dr. Curry is proud of the work he does, and of all the kudos he is getting, but I don't think he lets it go to his head, his heart maybe.... We are a lucky group....his patients, aren't we? I am twice lucky, my PCP is the same way. I can't wait to meet you Cindy, at the Cincinnati event! It is going to be great fun! Mary

Hi Melissa, Good luck with your surgery also!! I got my pilllow now too! I think I'm ready! Best wishes with your surgery, Kelly

Kelly, I am having my surgery In August with Dr David Bruce if he helps with your surgery he is great. I have not meet your Doctor. I am sure she will help in my surgery. I wish you all the luck. I amso excxited to get mine done. I know you must be nervous. It is almost over and you will be on the losing side. Good luck with your surgery and your future Take Care Barb

Barb, I've not met your Dr. yet either. But I'm sure I will see him at some point. Good luck with your surgery also. Do you attend the support group meetings? Best wishes with surgery, Kelly

Kelly, I did go to one. I live in enon and my husband does most of the driving. He gets off late and it makes me nervous to drive in Dayton, So I have only made it to one meeting. Tomorrow is your big day. Please email me at [email protected] and give me all the scoop. when you have time after your surgery. and let me know how grandveiw was as well as everything. I had my last weigh in on the 18th of this month. We are looking at the 5th of August. I hear they have e new baratric center at grandveiw. When you feel well please let me know. Take care and God Bless Barb

Hi Kelly, you don't need much at the hospital. Hair brush/comb, toothbrush, the suggestion about comfy clothes for the ride home was good and the pillow. You need the pillow in the hospital too for coughing. Take something small (like a throw pillow or travel pillow, its easier to hold over your incision). It was suggested to me to take handwipes/towelettes, and that is a good thing, since you don't want to have to get up everytime you want to wash your hands. Just a small pack is good. If you are on CPAP take that and meds, if you have a pill crusher, take that. I got chewable vits before I went to the hospital, but don't get too many drinks as you don't always know which ones you will like later. I sent you an email also. chris

Hi Chris, Thanks for the tips on what to bring to the hospital. I like the handwipes idea. I'll have to remember to pack those. I didn't receive the email from you?? Thank you again Kelly