I am brand new on the site but I am "almost" approved for LAP-BAND®.

Is there anywhere I can start to look at that will direct me on what I need to do before surgery, after surgery. In others words a beginners guide. Maybe a site as to what will be good for me to eat at the beginning and things like that.

Has any one with Type 2 diebites prior to surgery now no longer has diebites?

Any and all help will be appreciated.

Mybella

I am brand new on the site but I am "almost" approved for LAP-BAND®®.

Is there anywhere I can start to look at that will direct me on what I need to do before surgery, after surgery. In others words a beginners guide. Maybe a site as to what will be good for me to eat at the beginning and things like that.

Has any one with Type 2 diebites prior to surgery now no longer has diebites?

Any and all help will be appreciated.

Mybella

Congratulations on your decision to take this journey!

On the forums page of this site there is a forum for prebanders. Also, your doc should give you all the pre-surgery and post surgery do's and don'ts. But, this site is very informative.

I am a Type 2 diabetic and I was on 1000 mg Metformin 2x a day. Within a couple of months after surgery I was off meds altogether. I periodically check my blood glucose and it's always good (80 - 106 usually).

There are a ton of message boards on a variety of topics pertaining to the lapband on this site. I think you will find it interesting and useful reading.

All the best to you.

Thank you so much for your direction........ Especially on being diabetic. My main goal lose so I no longer have the underlying medical conditions. I will ck the site out. Again Thanks...........