KarenG.

thanks guys! I think she sent me the colonoscopy information instead! I am glad I don't have to do the laxative thing ewww. I just hope that she didn't schedule me for the colonoscopy instead of the endoscopy - do you think it will matter in terms of appointment time? This was a pain to schedule.

I just went for my consultation yesterday and the surgeon thought that the band was good for young women who want to have children in future if that is any help.

So I am scheduled for an endospopy on weds. The lady who made the appointment said she was sending me information on the pre-procedure diet. I just opened the envelope and it says instructions for colonoscopy. Didi you all get an endoscopy? Did they sedate you? Did you have a special diet before? do you think she thought i wanted a colonoscopy or do you think she just sent me the wrong instructions.

How fun! this is a great website! Thanks for the information!

What is teh study for? I am Ny Hospital banded in the next few weeks once i get insurance coverage.

Thanks Faith - there are a lot of posts on this topic!

I am getting banded end of july and am really excited to ditch all my plus clothing! Terridoodle - do you have a labradoodle or a goldendoodle?

I have heard from some that not everyone needs to spend the night in the hospital. How many of you had to spend the night?

The motivation alone is worth it. If it fits in January go to Florida or something!

Hi Aubrie, as I said I am not banded yet... but I get the impression that everyone who gets the band felt like they couldn't lose without it and therefore there must be a subset of people who were slow losers (or not losing at all losing) before the band who it works really well for after the band. Those people should statistically be the majority if it works for 75% I hope that makes some sense - basically what I am saying is I am skeptical too but the 75% feels hopeful to me.

What weight were you able to shop in regular instead of plus size clothing stores? I guess it is good to put your height down also when you respond! Looking forward to hearing from you!

I am new to this.... does anyone have a sense of why some people seem to lose really quickly and some people take a bit longer? I know in the long run it doesn't matter. Is it BMI, is it follow-up care?

I haven't had the band yet but I think that 10lbs in a month is a lot

He is a surgeon in NYC recommended by my doc. Have my appointment next week - anyone hear of him or have a consult/surgery with him? Thanks!

I want to say that losing over 90lbs in less than a year is not slow. Very impressed!

thanks so much for your responses. Still trying to figure out the best way to go. concerned about cramming into coach seat for the entire flight if not "neccessary" I mean I waited 33 years already! Also concerned about finding mushy enough food while traveling - seems like I could be setting myself up for some problems really early in this experience.

I am hoping to get a surgery date for late July/early August. I need to go to Europe for one week in late August/Early September. Do you think that I will be recovered enough by then? Do you think that I should hold off until after I return home in September? How long did it take before you felt good enough that you would consider a transatlantic flight? Thanks in advance for you input!

That was a fabulous post. I am getting a band within the next two months and have a ton of questions. Mostly, I am concerned that I will not eat properly (since this is obviously a problem for me!) but your post made me feel hopeful because you sound like me! Congratulation on coming so far and thank you for sharing.

Thanks for your response Teri. I am getting a band either in August or in September and I still have many questions. This board seems great.

Hi Everyone - just recently joined - have been reading posts for a while though. Hoping to get the lap band in September - have an appointment with the surgeon in 2 weeks. Anyone here from NYC?

How are slipped bands fixed? Just wondering... I just joined this board today!