Hello All. I am very glad to have found a board for nurses. I am one week pre-op. I am not nervous actually I am getting really restless in the waiting. I work at the hospital where I am having my surgery so this should be interesting. Actually, I will have to go to my own unit post-op cause we are the unit that takes care of the post op GBP patients. I am so happy that when I return to work I will be able to totally relate to my patients. I am also the preop patient instuctor at our facility and on the Bari. Com. I have been doing the teaching for over 4 yrs. Ok I am rambling...Sorry God Bless and see ya all on the losing side...Kellie A

Just wanted to let you know I'm home and doing great. Got home on 6-23. No pain, some aches, tired and bloated but otherwise doing great. Too hot to walk outside right now, but moving around the house. Will update soon. Thank you all for your support.

Hey there to all!! Well, my lap band is in and I am back home again. It has been a rough 36 hours but it is over now. I am very sore but happy to be home. Anyone have any suggestions on how to deal with the left shoulder pain after lap surgery??? I am told it is normal because of the CO2 they use to fill the abdomen during the surgery but man oh man does it hurt like heck. It is worse than my belly. Will take any advise you can offer. Hugs to you all, Pam G

Hello Di, I am a wf, 37y/o. been an RN for 7 yrs. I have been a preoperative WLS instructor for the patients for over 4yrs and I am on the Barriatrics Committee at my hospital. RI Hospital in Providence, RI. I have done a few project with the WLS population (nothing that is publishable YET!!!) I am also preop for July 5th for an RnY GBP. Send me the questionaire if you like. Kellie

Pam, I thought about you last night and prayed for your rapid recovery. I think you will love the lapband. My husband has one and my best friend. Good luck & bright blessings Sandie