Question..

What surgery did you or are you considering?  Have you ever had surgery before? I had lapband surgery - this was my first surgery ever. 

I am considering Lap-Band surgery.   Other than having my boys, this will also be my first hospital trip.

I am having RNY and Dr Pohl will be removing my GallBladder, this will be my 5th surgery.  I had an emergency C-section with my oldest,  a 2nd surgery to remove infection at the incision after she was born , a second C-section with my middle due to complications, and finally a 3rd c-section with my youngest, because well....after 2 c-sections they didnt want to risk a natural birth.

I've had way too many surgeries, 2 c-sections, 2 back surgeries, 2 carpal tunnel, a gyn surgery called uterine ablation and a breast lump removed.  I'm thinking about the gastric bypass.  Not the lapband for me.  It just doesn't  appeal to me. 

WOW all those surgeries!!  So you are a pro at this...lol

Hey All, I have had a lot of minor stuff done, usually under a local.  My most scary time was the emergency c-section with my son.  I was awake, (thank god), but they knocked me out afterwards to do the closing and repair.  Recovery was difficult, but I expected much worse.  Does anyone know how this compares to a c-sec.   This will be the first time I am ever out under general and intubated.  That scares me.  My sister woke up during a surgery and still had the tube in her throat.  I am so scared that will happen.  Ooh well, I am still so excited I am getting this done. Jen OOh yeah, I am having RNY..

I had a c-section and lap surgery with Dr. Pohl and Jeremy.  Compared to the c-section, the lap surgery was a walk in the park, I was driving three days after my surgery (I drive a standard) I was doing all kinds of things that I could not do after the section.  I even asked Dr. Pohl if he was sure he did surgery on me because it didn't feel like any surgery I ever had before.  The only problem I had was no energy and I was very sleepy for about a month after surgery. Good Luck Pat

Driving 3 days later.  That is good to know because I am not sure whoi is going to help me get my girls to school.  I was wondering when you could drive.  Good to know, thanks... Jen