Ga_girl! I have been observing for a few days now and it's about time I said hello! I have my banding surgery this Thursday Nov 10th. I am excited, but also nervous. I am thankful there are so many wonderful people available to talk to. This is an awesome site and will be at the top of my "support system". Wish me luck!

Hello, welcome and good luck. Glad you joined up before your surgery. You can be assured that all of us will be thinking about you on Thurs.

Welcome new friend. So glad you enjoy the people here, they are really very compassionate, kind and supportive people with tons of knowledge and experience. If you have any questions, concerns or just need a hug, we are here for you. There is no such thing as a stupid question and it's always much easier for any of us to know we have a lot of people praying for us and wishing us well.

I wish you the best with your surgery and a super speedy recovery.

Keep us posted on how you are doing please.

Cindy

Hi everyone,

this board has been great for me. It's really helped me to make my decision to have the lap-band. I am scheduled for November 14, one week from today. I am lucky, no liquid diet for me, just a no carb diet for this week. I am getting excited and nervous, I just got off the phone with the hospital (Troy Beaumont, MI), that really made it seem real.

Wendiss, you must live fairly close to me, I am in West Bloomfield and my surgeon is Dr. Deol.

Thanks to everyone who's posts I have been reading, they are all helpful. I will try to post after my surgery and let everyone know how it went. So far they have told me, no eating after midnight the night before, no jewely, contacts, no make up,no lotions on your body etc. for going to the hospital that AM. She said I should take a robe and slippers, personal hygiene stuff. Any advice/tips from anyone on this? I think I'll take a book and my cell phone.

My ticker should be moving down soon, yahoooo!

Congrat's Ladies, on your surgery dates. I am officially jealous!

Welcome Ga_Girl!

Welcome to LBT! This is a great place to find new friends and lots of support! Cindy