soulsista001

Thanks everyone for sharing your experiences, definitely helps! I guess I'm just nervous because this is my first surgery/hospital experience ever and I'm electing to do it because I'm self-pay lol! Therefore, just trying to get as prepared as possible.. knowing too you can't prepare for everything!

If you had the option would you of chosen to stay in the hospital a night , go to a after care place, or have a live in nurse the few days after surgery?? Did you have any discharge from your wounds? My surgery is Oct 1st. I live alone and have had numerous people offer to take care of me. I definetly don't feel like I would burden anyone but I'm not sure exactly of the aftercare I will need.. I can afford really any option Would love your input of experience!

I'm local.. In Irvine.. I think I already told you that though =)

Thanks Tannie and congrats to you too! Well I just got back from Napa and def splurged on my fav foods since I won't be able to enjoy them again for awhile. I wouldn't say I'm "nervous" about the pre op diet.. I feel more like I'll be bored bc a lot of my social life evolves around meeting friends for drinks, dates, etc.. I can't really say want to come over for a protein martini? LOL! BUT in the big picture this is nothing, and it is worth it in the long run. So many people say they wish they would of done the surgery sooner... so I feel sooner is better than later =)

Ohh awesome.. I'm with Dr. Owens in Orange =)

Thanks everyone!!! I think the best word for this moment is "anticipation" it''s like I know in 2 weeks(start of preop diet) starts a next chapter in my life.. and a different way of life. It's very bittersweet.. and yes SUPPORT is a BIG part of the picture!! Honestly, I know I have to just rely on Gods strength and not my own! :smile:

I'm just ready to get it over and done with.. haha lots of anticipation.. what about u?

Congrats ladies! I am Oct 1st! The anticipation is building...:smile: Oh and Alisomniac.. were like the same age and live in the same area ( I'm in Irvine).. whose doing your surgery??

I'm getting banded Oct 1st!

Hi lap band community! Soo excited because after the last month of researching which wls I wanted and seeing different surgeons (self pay) I finally decided on the band today! Yaaay, can't wait..and I'm doing it Oct 1st! Thank God for this site which has been soo helpful in my research and will be a great tool for my post op! :thumbup::thumbup::thumbup: