Getting Banded Monday!

shellyj · 08-15-2003, 03:34 PM

i will not be able to post again until i return on thursday! i will give a full update when i return!!!!! i cant wait to be 'on the other side' good luck to those getting banded between now and when i return...

i'am not nervous just having the butterflies in the stomach...
SOOOOO EXITED!!!!!!!

michelle
325-319-150

claraluz · 08-15-2003, 08:00 PM

Congratulations! Hope you have a successful and pain-free surgery and speedy recovery!

nickyjs · 08-21-2003, 07:47 AM

Hi Michelle hope it all went well and you are recovering quickly. Congratulations!!:D

Kiera · 08-24-2003, 02:28 AM

michelle,

Dont worry, everything is going to be great! Are you all packed and ready to go? A couple hints for your hospital suitcase:

Chapstick and lotion because the oxygen mask really dries you out and they will not let you have water right away so the chapstick can be a big help.

Shoes that you can slip in and out of easily - you don't want to be bending over and dealing with laces first thing.

Something to do, a book, some magazines, puzzles, crosswords, etc, whatever keeps you entertained. Hospitals are boring places, LOL. I wished I had thought to bring my cheapy cd player and a few CDs so I could tune out (I had a roommate).

There are lots more things like that but these three were the top of my list. Just thought I would share in case you hadn't thought of them. ;-)

Good luck, let us know how you are doing when you get home!

bunkie68 · 08-25-2003, 03:30 PM

Michelle, I hope all went well - my surgery is Wednesday, so I'll be following in your footsteps soon! ;)

shellyj · 08-25-2003, 03:43 PM

thanks to all!!! i am recovering as well as can be expected! about 80-85% no pain meds and still sore! you'll be fine bunkie! i would have these items on hand for when you return...

gas x
heating pad
gatoraide or sports drink
remote control!!!

lots of luck!!!!

michelle