little one

thank you alexandra

Guys back off, that is what this forum is for. It is called an opinion and information. If we all only put on here what we only wanted to hear it would be called lapband good info only.com not lapband talk.com....so let the people talk and consider their opinion and not be so harsh and that as they say is my OPINION.

Hello everyone I am back! Had my surgery on the 10 of April and an doing great have lost 15 pounds. Went to doctor yesterday and he said I was doing great. The only question I had to all of you that has had your band longer than I have is, how long did the swelling in your stomach take to go away?

It seems to be down in the morning and back up in the evening, my incisions are looking good, no redness and smaller that I thought they would be. I get my first fill on May 5 . I am very happy to have taken this step in my life. The gas was the worst thing that I had to deal with, but have not been able to sleep on either of my sides it feel like everything falls to that side I am trying to lay on so I am sleeping in the recliner...small price to pay. My husband is the best, always at my side taking care of me. well hope to hear from someone about this swelling. The doc said it would take about three weeks or so but just wanted to see if anyone else experienced this.

well its 4;45 am can't sleep, headache,nervous I guess its just all the excitement,not sure,but will be gald to see the end of this day come to a close, have been researching for 2 years and finally the dayhas arrived, pray for me and think of me at noon will talk to you soon

little one

well it is the last night before the surgery.surgery date 4/10/06..and boy am I ready, there is one thing that I will need all of your help with, my new baby needs a name(lapband baby) it will be deliverde tomorrow at 12 noon by Dr.C could all of you help me with the name????? something sweet and a fighter , can take care of it self kind of a name..I will be home tonite after surgery to pick HER name, please keep the names coming....:clap2: :kiss2: :notagree

thanks little one

Hello everyone I am back have been on the liquid diet and did not find it hard at all, have only 6 days till surgery. I thought I would be nervous or questioning my decision but am only looking forward to the day when I will be finally on the road to a healthier life. I am sure I will be a bit nervous on the day of the surgery (April 10th) because of the needles and all but not the surgery or should I say the after effects of the surgery. Well I will let everyone know how all goes, keep me in mind on the 10th and send lots of prayers my way not only for the surgery but for the long road I am traveling (but not alone). thank you

he works out of the Deaconess Hos. in Cincinnati but will be moving to West Chester.

Can any one tell me what I have to stock up on before surgery? food and especially medicine,bandages what.......help

Hello I am from Indiana and due to have the band on April 10th...so excited..can't wait.. have been researching for the past two year and have finally got all things in place and am ready to go...good luck to all... Oh by the way what kind of things can you have on the liquid diet...need some ideas as I start mine on the 28th of March.

chabutter

you will really like Dr. C he is a good doctor and very well liked and a goood bedside manner, very caring. He will email you if you have a question which amazes me in itself...hope you like him to.

Just wanted to check back in again. Heard from my doctor to day and the date has been set APRIL 10

can not wait......soon I will be a bandster a new day a new beginning

Dont know for sure will know today will let everyone know.

yo JOHNz i AM READY TO HAVE THE SURGERY BY Dr. C soon how did all go and how was Erin in Dietary dept?

how do you determine if you have had a slippage. Dont they sew the tissue up around the band? S O M E ON E Has the a n s w e r

what kind if medical supplies,will I need after I get to go home?///What kinds of meds if you cant swallow???

what kind of qustions should I ask my doc c.before surgery????

also when do you know that you need one, a fill is there a signal

hey I am dumb at this floroscope tll me what is

Hey is there any one that is a bandster in Indiana. Have looked on the forum and there is no one posting..so any info out there

jude0426

Welcome, Good Luck with you surgery hope all goes well..not to far away..who is your doc and what area are you from? Mine will be soon just got insurance to ok it..that was the hardest thing I have had to do so far. Evrything else has to be a breeze compared to the ins. coverage. Again Good Luck! keep us informed on how you are doing.

Wheetsin

The last message was for you from Little One Sorry????

How are you feeling ? Suprised to hear from you so soon after surgery. I hope I do as well.

ConnieA0278

Before you have the IV tell the nurse that you want the area numbed and all they do is inject something to numb the area and all you feel is a little pressure in the area. I have had surgery a few times and it always works for me and it never hurts. when they stick you with the numbing medicine it feels like a little sting but the numbing starts immediatly. Good luck keep us up to date.

HeatherGurl

Thank you for your response, by your numbers you have really done great. Have you had any trouble with food or the surgery or fills? How will I know if I am ready for a fill?

mrycrltn

your weight is the same as mine when I go into have surgery, I am only 4'10 is it hard for you to lose the weight and how is your diet. you are doing great...I hope I do as good as you are.