How are you doing since your LBL??  How did everything go!? 

Hi grampat, i live in leominster and would absolutely join, and would be willing to help in anyway. I cant always make it to the groups out in worcester and concord. I could sure use some local support. please feel free to pm me.

thanks
shireen

I had my preop appt last week and the nurse told me to let them know if I came down with a cold.  I'm not in the same boat, but close.  My hubby is getting sick with a cold and I am trying so hard to stay healthy!  I usually take oscillo to keep the colds away - always seems to help me!  They even make a generic now - I know they have it at cvs.  But, you should to be sure you can take anything.  Good luck - I'll be sending good thoughts!

Hi CJ
 They didn't know what to do, so they sent me to the unit and as soon as I got off the elevator I told the nurses that they had 3 minutes to get the doctor and not on the phone ( to my room ) or I was walking out the door. He was there in 1 minute with the head nurse and they were taking out the saline in the band then he made me drink a small cup of water that went down OK. He told me it was he excess saline and the swelling, he was very reassuring and I was comfortable. I was told I'm going home Wed. I'm supposed to pass gas ? Well that's not working for me for some reason? I've burped enough for a lifetime. The pain is very manageable, my throat is on fire but I keep taking VERY LITTLE ice chips enough to just wet m throat. I was told I wasn't supposed to but I can't breath in if I don't! The air in this place is so dang dry.. OMG I can't wait to get home tomorrow and sit in my easy chair or walk my block just get me home!.. 

Thanks
John 

 Glad to hear you're doing ok.. sorry about the scare!  Hope you have an easy recovery