Just introducing myself

Hi, my name is Melissa Jones and I am a patient of Dr. Douglas Olson in Nashville, Tenessee. I have my lap band surgery tomorrow (4-25-07) and I am so excited and nervous all at the same time. Can anyone offer any helpful hints at this point?

Hello and good luck . I am waiting to have surgery I hope . You will do great.

Hi Melissa Glad you joined us. Good luck tomorrow and welcome to the losers bench. I had bypass but the best advise I have is walk, walk, and walk some more. It really will make you feel better. I also loved my flavored chap stick. My mouth was so dry and it helped. Good luck Jane

WALK...WALK...WALK...WALK...and then WALK some more!!!! I had RNY 12/29/06, and I walked a lot and was barely sore. I had gall bladder surgery 4-13-06 and did not walk much and about died of soreness for about 4 days. Moving really make s a diffrence. Congratulations...you making a wonderful choice. Your life is just starting God Bless Miranda

Hi Melissa. I had Lap Band surgery on 11/20. My advice is to take the pain meds when you need it.....USE THE BREATHING SPIROMETER thing they give you to deep breath and WALK WALK WALK. I didn't deep breath after surgery like I should have and the only pain I had was in my shoulder blade when I tried to breath in. I got out of bed and moved as soon as I could and that does help. Take it easy and enjoy the fact that you are about to change your life. Good Luck and Welcome!!!