karanicole26

I did luck out with only a 3 day diet. My dr said he doesn't do the 10 day diet anymore which is fine with me. I heard its one of the worst parts. I'm glad it's only 3 days. Now I just have to run everything with my boss and schedule my testing and surgery. Can't believe it's so close!!!

Consultation went great! He answered every single question I had and I found out the exact price. Pretty much I go for the tests on a Monday (whichever Monday I choose, as soon as this coming up monday) and I start my 3 day liquid diet that day and then have surgery that Thursday. So I'm planning on the week of feb 4 for surgery! So excited/nervous/anxious for surgery and recovery!!!

And this is just a job, a stepping stone for me, not a career by any means

I already talked to the lady in HR and she assured me I wouldn't lose my job.

I think I should put myself first for once. She told me ok at first which is why I made the appt in the first place. Now she's changing her mind the day before my consultation? My last boss was crazy which is why I left there, hopefully this one isnt the same way! :-/

Hello, my name is Kara. I'm looking for a mentor or someone going through the surgery either before me or around the same time as me. I'm self pay and going to two consultations on Wednesday. I'm hoping to have surgery my mid-February or sooner. I'm from St. Louis, MO and while it would be nice to have a buddy from around here, I'm not picky.

Crystal, Im so glad to know I'm not the only person crazy enough to watch it! I'm scared of not being in control either. That's my biggest fear...ill be under anesthesia and won't be in control while I'm under. I need to get over it bc like I said I'll have no control so why worry? Plus it'll be over quick and the next thing I know I'll be waking up. That's what happened when I had my wisdom teeth surgically removed anyway. They put the meds in my IV and I said "I don't think this is working" and the next thing I know Im waking up and it's over lol. We will get through this though. We are strong!

David, Thank you so much for sharing your experience! I'm mostly nervous for surgery and wondering how I'm going to get through it with my anxiety. It's all I think about. Today I actually watched a lapband surgery on YouTube which is prob the last thing I should've done, but now I know what it consists of. I also know that after the surgery is when the hard part starts. I'm going to have to learn how to eat slowly and smaller portions. I guess I'm just scared of the unknown really with the surgery and life with the band and just worrying if i will any complications from surgery and if my body will accept or reject the band. I know it will be worth it in the end though and having my "buddies" on this forum is really helping me tremendously.

I know a couple people as well who have had this done. My mom's cousin had it done last year and is sort of a mentor to me which is kind of nice. It's good to know that you're motivated just like me. I'm ready to get past the pre-op, op, and post-op stuff and get back to the gym and getting a new lease on life. I feel like I've done a lot of research and thinking but I know there is a lot more to learn. I think the greatest knowledge can come from people who have already had the procedure and people who are going through it with me.

Awesome! I'm excited to have a buddy through this process. That how it is in St. Louis too, we can take a nap and wake up and it'll be a different season. The weather is too dramatic here! Lol