healthierme72

Just curious, after lapband surgery, do you stay over night at hospital or do they send you home? I will be having mine at Cedars Sinai Med. ctr, in Los Angeles, and my insurance is Athem Blue Cross. How soon are you up and going? I have two little ones and I had my hubby take 4 days off during memorial weekend. Not sure if that is enough?

I am getting banded on May 27th....it's coming up quickly! I just had my preop with my general practioner and next week I will have my appt. with my surgeon. Very nervous, but I know in the long run this is what I need to help me get healthy. I am hoping to lose about 75 to 80 lbs.

I just schedule my appt. for May 27th. It is only a month away. I am excited, but I have lots to do to get ready for it! When is your date?

I am diabetic, and my dietician for lap band suggested a list of Protein Shakes. I love the PROTEIN shakes from Premier Nutrition( I buy in bulk at Costco), they taste good! Only 1 gram of sugar, low fat, and 30 GRAMS!!! of protein. So, all I need is 3 a day after I get the surgery. I am drinking them now and enjoy them. My surgery is scheduled for May 27th.

Hi, I just scheduled my surgery for the 27th of May. I am like you I won't be telling any of my friends but, one (the person I need to help me with my kids). I decided to do it over the summer so, I can deal with getting use to the band on my own. I just feel some of my friends (skinny and overweight) ones won't understand and think, I am taking the easy way out. And, I also, don't want eyes constantly on me asking me if I can eat that or looking at me with a fine tooth comb. I figure, it's going to be hard enough dealing with this on my own and taking care of my family. Having extra eyes will just make it worse. I will be doing what you will be doing. I don't feel I am taking the easy way out, I feel this is even harder, cuz we can't cheat without feeling the pain. Plus, I am diabetic so, I figure if it's an easy way out of having diabetes, then I have won! I was so excited today to hear my HMO insurance approved the surgery. I am very excited about this journey and looking forward to buying some cute clothes! I am new so, if you need a friend. keep in touch!

Hello, I am a 38 year old, mother of two, married and overweight for the majority of my adult life. I have been struggling with diabetes due to my weight. I was diagnosed with diabetes by age 27 . My diabetes wasn't so bad in the beginning, but as each child was born I ended up taking more oral meds. to control it. I have been reading this forum for two years now. The first year just reading and learning about the process, this year learning about your experiences. Today, I just scheduled my surgery for May 27th. I plan on sitting by the pool all summer, sipping my Protein shakes and ice Water. I am so excited, and a bit nervous about the changes. But, I do feel I am emotionally ready. I am ready to live my life healthier and enjoy it with my husband and kids. I look forward to no more diabetes and look forward to buying new clothes. I enjoy reading your stories and look forward to meeting new friends to share this journey. My BMI is 37. If you are having surgery in May, would love to hear from you. P.S. if there's anyone who had the surgery and had diabetes, would love to hear how your diabetes is doing now. And for everyone else, what is the average weight you lose during the first month after surgery? Also, not sure how to add a ticker to my profile. Help, please?