Purrplelover

Hi!! I am also being banded on 4/14!! Congrats on getting your date!!! I am already on my pre-op diet. I felt like I was going to die the first three days, but then I am starting to feel a little better today. I can tell you that when you do finally start the diet, plan plenty of time to sleep! I am so excited!! We are only 10 days away!!

I am now wondering why I was stupid enough to volunteer to make Easter dinner for my husbands whole extended family, knowing I would be on my pre-op diet. And I don't want all of them to know, so how do I keep this a secret? Why do I tell them I am not eating?

Hi!! I am being Banded by Dr. Brad Watkins from Cincinnati Weightloss Center on the 14th!!! He and his staff are super great, and do everything they can for you. What really helps is that everyone on his staff has been banded, so they really know what they are talking about. It is not at Jewish Hospital, but they do the surgery in West Chester. And of course, Welcome to the Bandsters!!

Hi Everyone!! I am scheduled to have surgery on April 14th, and I am on day 3 of my pre-op diet. I have already lost 6 pounds, the problem is, I still feel like crap. I have had a headache for the last three days, it stays with me at all times, while I sleep, while I am awake, ALL THE TIME!! It got so bad that I almost went to the ER on day 1, but I managed to keep it at bay with a couple of Percocets. Also, I feel really week. Like walking to the bathroom makes me tired. Is this normal and it will get better, or do I have to deal with this for the next couple of weeks? Any input would be appreciated.

PB is a productive Burp.

How exciting!! I think all of those feeling are normal. You will do great!!

Hi!! Just wanted to answer your question about pre-op diets. Not all surgeons require a pre-op diet. Most do because it helps to shrink your liver which makes surgery easier for your MD to perform. Some docs require it, some don't.

I am with you!! I have my date set for April 14th also! Good Luck! When do you start your presurgery diet?

I am having surgery on April 14th!! I can't wait, but I am so scared too! I have never had surgery before, so I have no idea what to expect. I am so ready to start my lapband life!! I can't wait to see the pounds start coming off. WooHoo!! 20 more days!!

Yeah!! Doing the countdown!! 20 more days until Surgery!!

My fills will be free for the first two years, and then $100 after that.

My surgery is April 14th!! I start my Pre-op diet March 31!!

I just got my date!! I can't wait!! I start my diet on March 31, so I will be on my all Liquid diet for Easter, but it will be totally worth it!!

Hi!! I am in the cincy area!! I have my initial consult scheduled for 3-18. I am going with Dr. Watkins at Cincinnati Weight Loss center. I just hope I get approved!

Hi!! I just got my initial consult scheduled and was wondering how long you had to wait before you had surgery. I will be a self pay patient if you need that information. I have heard some people were able to get in right away and have it done, and others have had to wait as long as a year. Let me know your stories and how long you had to wait please!! Thanks!!

I have finally decided to take the plunge and get banded. I am really excited to have it done. I have the appointment scheduled in 14 days, and can not wait for it to arrive. It is like a 4 hour meeting with the nurse, psychologist, doctor and the finance person. I wonder how long I will have to wait to have the surgery? How many tests will I have to have run? So many questions!! I can't wait to find out!!

I have finally decided to take the plunge and get banded. I am really excited to have it done. I have the appointment scheduled in 14 days, and can not wait for it to arrive. It is like a 4 hour meeting with the nurse, psychologist, doctor and the finance person. I wonder how long I will have to wait to have the surgery? How many tests will I have to have run? So many questions!! I can't wait to find out!!

Hello everyone!! I am just starting out on my lapband journey. I have attended one seminar and have another to go to at the end of the week. I have already narrowed it down to two doctors in my area that I trust to do the procedure. I am hoping to have it done as soon as possible. I already have an initial consultation set up with one of them I was hoping someone could tell me what kind of questions I should ask at my seminar coming up and at the consultation. I was also wondering how easy the financing was for self pay patients. Thanks in advance!!