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Wow, I can't believe I am finally banded. Yesterday went with out a problem. I got to the hospital at 6am. My husband was with me, while my three teenagers were still sleeping and getting themselves up to go to school, Of course that was on my mind. I went into the OR at 7:30 and was in recovery at 9AM. I woke up with out any pain, I am sure that was from the IV. My recovery room nurse was wonderful, she was with me the entire time. I told the doctor that I want to go home especially since my kids wanted to see me when they got home from school. I went to the bathroom on the the bed pan which was very interesting since this was my first surgery in my life. By 1:00 I was getting discharged from recovery but they wouldn't send me to the Ambulatory since they said the nurse aren't trained in this procedure for discharging a lapband patient. Are they kidding me.....So I had to be sent to the floor for 2 hours where I had to walk and drink water with absolutely no problem. Again I went to the bathroom. I finally saw the resident Dr. Chris and told him to sign me out I WANT TO GO HOME!!!!!! I was home by 4:30:thumbup: and had some more sips of water. The gas wasn't bad at all, I walked alot,Went to sleep and tookpain med at 2AM. Today I feel wonderful except for a sore stomach like I did 100 situps last night. I drank my protein shake and water and felt full,every 20 mins with a timer to remind me to drink. I am sooo happy that I did this, My 17 yr old daughter is going on 7/8 for her band and I am glad she is seeing how great I am doing. She is excited to have this done. She will also get theVIP treatment like I did since my friend is the OR manager Nurse in the hospital. She took care of me like I was a very special person, the best of the best and I can't ask for anything better!:smile:

My daughter went to camp Shane. She is 5'7" tall is about 260. Her BMI is 44 and she is insulin resistant and is on Mediform. She needs this surgery. I went to a free seminar with her and the doughter aid he would do her. There is a Dr. in Columbia University in NYC that wouold do her but didn't take my insurance . He is a Ped. doctor. Dr. Jeff Zitsman. Maybe he can refer you to someone by you!

To all my fellow educators and new friends Hello!!!! My name is Lisa and I live in Westchester County, New York. I am 46 years old. I have a very sweet and loving husband who I have been married to for almost 17 yrs. and 3 beautiful teenagers (Daughter 16.5 yrs old and getting banded on 7/8, 2 sons almost 15 & 14). My life has been a very crazy one since having my 3 kids close in age. Of course not taking time out for me the weight just kept on creeping up. Well in less than a week I will start my new life. I am very anxious due the the fact that I am leaving my classroom for the week (hopefully). I am a 5th grade teacher that is in the middle of hatching 30 duck eggs tomorrow and Thursday. This project is giving alot of anxiety besides my surgery on 6/3. I feel I am spreading myself too thin. But I know that this is the right thing for me to do at this point. If I waited to the end of the month than my daughter would hve had her surgery and that would be too much for me to handle. Right when school lets out I will be running a 1/2 day camp for the town. I can at least say that my principal is very supported with the time i am taking off. She told me that I have been an influence to her since she thought about getting banded a year ago. Now after being sick for a week with HP HCHL, she is now moving forward and she would like to be done in August. I am happy to be and inspiration to her. Besides my daughter having it done I will have th support at work! Good Luck and my prayers are with all the JUNIES!

My daughter is also 16.5 and is getting lapbanded on 7/8 she is 120 lbs overweight. We have spend thousands of dollars for 2 summers and a sleep away camp in NY. Only for her to lose weight and gain it back plus. Gym memberships, diets, personnal trainers. I feel your pain. I am also going to get banded next tuesday. I don't need it as much as she does but I have struggled all my adult life being overweight. I need to lose about 80lbs. I am taking this new life with her so we can both get healthy. I hope you find a dr. I found a wonderful one in NY. I am scared and anxious for this to happen but the reality has hit hard for daughter this year and she will start the school year off with some weight loss from the summer.

I am also not telling my relatives, only my mom, dad, of course my husband and children. I feel if my brothers know they will be very judgemental especially my younger brother who also so get a lap band. He doesn't see anything wrong with himself except for others. At work I told my 2 closes friends so they can help me stay on track. Since I also feel it is a private matteer. I am going to tell the rest I am going out for gall bladder also. As for my friends, I told a few. I feel that I am not being honest but like you i am going to wait until I lose weight and then maybe I will tell them. It was very hard to go to my pool club today But I am proud of myself and followed what I need to do for the diet. I didn't even have a glass of wine or Snacks, or dessert! I am very proud of myself. PS My daughter who is 16 1/2 is also going to have the surgery done on 7/8. We are taling this journey together to get healthier. She needs this more than me. I was very surprise that my insurance is paying for this.

I am being banded on 6/3 and the realization is really hitting home. I have to say I am a basket case also. I know I wasn't suppose to have any alcohol in my last 2 weeks but tonight I went out and had 3 cosmos. I feel really bad but I needed them to. Why????? I know that I am doing the right thing but I am truly scared about this surgery. I needed to feel that I can let myself go one more time before my new life. Am I going to be okay and still get the 1 lb weight gain off? I will but it will be alot of work for me as of tomorrow. Now I am down to the wire. I will be starting full liquids in a week and clear liquids the day before the surgery. I guess I will have to eat alot of chicken and salad starting tomorrow! I am glad I have the support of this group. Since no one knows what we are going through unless you are getting banded.

Hi Please change me to 6/3 Thanks!

I feel your pain. I am having my surgery on 6/3. Today was an emotional roller coaster. I went for my pre-op admit. testing which went by very quickly less than 1 1/2 hours. Here I am at the hospital and I see a friend that I haven't seen in yrs. that works there, she of wants to know why am I here. I tell her that I am fine, yeah right! I finally told her what I was going for and she thought I was crazy!!! Maybe I am. I am also doing this for my daughter who is 16 1/2 and having her surgery on 7/8. We are going to take this new journey together. I was fine after the testing but......Going for the Pre-op class put me into a reality check! I was very nervous and anxious with all the things I should have been doing since Tuesday. My hubby says he is supportive but never asks me anything. He will have a reality check this summer when both my daughter and I are on liquids etc! People really don't know what we are getting ready for unless they follow us to appointments and support groups. Now I am getting comments like are you sure you want to do this, you are not fat....well at 228 lbs i wouldn't call that being average or thin!

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Hi Terri, I am also new here. My name is Lisa and I am getting banded on June 2. I am aslo very excited and nervous. My daughter who is 16 1/2 will be also banded the first week in July. We are doing this journey together. So you are more than welcome to join us!

I am glad you are going to start your journey on the same date. Please let's stay in touch! I go for my pre op testing on 5/22 and meet with the surgeon on 5/29.

Hi, I think it is time for me to stop lurking and join the banders. I finally got my date for June 2 today:thumbup:. I am so nervous:scared2: and also excited. I started the journey on 3/17 with my daughter going to our first seminar with Dr. Cerabona. My daughter is 16 1/2 and we are both taking this journey together. I am going first so I can help her when she goes the first week in July. I would have loved to been banded on the same day but she needs to have a head clear for SAT and Finals in June. Since I am new this site I was wondering how to set up a tracker? and add the Jazzy June banner to my posting. Any advise to help me get through the mext couple of weeks I would appreciate it! :party: