Bandida

Hello all! I'm new to this but here I go... I've been overweight all my life, but after my first pregnancy it went down hill....:cry I tried EVERYTHING from weight watchers to gyms, to meds:( ..I did loose 40 pounds but that was during my last pregnancy through which I was a gestational diabetic. ( I was very controled them because my child's life was on the line.) Once my son was born (VERY HEALTHY) I held the weight off for almost a year and then my thyroid and PCOD ended that... My Lap-Band experience began in September of 2006 and my surgery is scheduled for January 26th (16 days away:rockon: )...What can I say...I've lost 20 pounds in the interim (following the diet the nutritionist and I worked on):clap2: I'm excited, happy but also nervous...If you have any advice, words of wisdom or encouragement.....I could really use it. My husband supports me 200% but there are always other people who need to add their 2 cents and sometimes that's all their words mean... I hope to hear from you soon!!!!!!!!!!!!:hippie:

CONGRATULATIONS!!!! My good thoughts and prayers are with you!!!:clap2: good quesion!!! so far he has not mentioned it, but i do have an appointment on tuesday, so i will deffinately ask...where did you have your surgery?

It's interesting how I keep hearing about pre-op diets and liquid diets before surgery..I was put on a diet for 1 month by my nutritionist and psychologist, to see if I could handle it, I lost 20 pounds when I went to see the nutritionist and she said that was great..but I wasn't told to do a liquid diet before surgery, i wasn't told that the diet had to be followed throughout my process..now my surgery date is 1/26 and reading all these posts, i'm a little worried..i guess i'll just have to ask all my questions reguarding these things on tuesday when I go to see the surgeon for the last time before surgery..I'm so glad i read through all these...any more ideas on what questions I should be asking???? HHEELLPP!!!:help:

Thanks ReneBean...:hug:

Second day of being on this site and feeling good about becoming part of this communtiy.What better day to start a journal than today? I have a massive headache but besides that I'm doing ok.I guess my addiction to the internet (no freaky stuff!!) keeps me from goin to bed. Nervous and a little scared would describe my thoughts regarding surgery...I have my last pre-op appointment with my surgeon on 1/16 and have a few questions to ask...On 1/23 I have my pre-op testing (blood work, xray and ekg) I'm a little upset because my husband (MY ROCK) won't be able to come to these appointments with me due to travel with work...:cry but, the bright side..he'll be home the day before my surgery and will be here to pamper me for the whole week afterwards. I guess that's a plus...Well, I've taken my motrin and am off to :scared: , have some fat free:popcorn:and watch my shows...Ugly Betty is AWESOME!!!!! :clap2:

Gigi8..:huggie: I will definately keep you updated and I would love for you to keep me updated on your voyage...I personally feel that the more support you have the better chance you have at everything going positively..I will keep you in my prayers...Congratulations to you too!!!!!:clap2:

Hello January Bandsters..Just found your thread and decided to say Hello and ask to be added to your list..My surgery date is january 26th:clap2: and i'm very excited but also nervous...I've read many of your postings and have taken a little of each one to prepare myself for what is to come...I know everyones experience is different but having so much support is AWESOME! My surgeon is Dr. Viriato Fiallo in Springfield, MA. It only took 2 WEEKS after all my pre op appointments to get it approved (Blue Cross Blue Shield of MA)..I'm very excited and can't wait to get this show on the road!!! Keep me in your prayers as i will keep you all in mine!!! God Bless:pray2:

Reading all your comments have made me a little less nervous. I guess everyone goes through their own different thing. I'm glad I've found a place where I can express my thoughts with other people who understand or on the same wave length... :huggie: I'm glad i found this site!

Thank you everyone for your support. It's s onice to see there are so many people in the same boat. I'll keep you updated. My last appointment to see the surgeon before the surgery is 1/16 and then my pre-op testing is on 1/23....Wish me luck!!!!