Hi everyone! I just wanted to stop in and introduce myself...My name is Kristy and I started this journey back in early July - I was referred to the Calgary Weight Management Group and started the lifestyle and weight management classes. I received notification on November 9th that I was accepted for the lap band surgery. Unfortunately, the Calgary Health Region only covers 25 surgeries a year - I am so fortunate to have been chosen. I have been very physically active and know that that will help me reach my goal even more. I'm 38 years old, married and have two fur babies. I go to my first Lap Band meeting tonight and am going to be purchasing my Optifast liquid pre op diet. I also see the surgeon for the first time for my consultation tomorrow. I'm a bit nervous, but excited as well! Looking forward to interacting and getting as much advice on here as I can...

Looking forward to meeting lots of people and getting support!

Kristy

Welcome Kristy!

I was a nervous reck as well and was banded last Wednesday Nov 17th in Mexico (I live in BC)...sometimes we read too much and sometimes we don't read enough but I will tell you this, I was almost crawling out of my skin the day of surgery because of everything I knew and the stories I read from this site!!! For me, it was over kill! I woke from surgery and I was fine..yes the gas is a bit much but try letting it out and I found sitting up right to allow it to come to the surface was helping me! Everyone has a different journey, a different story and a different out come, I hope you have safe journey and just take it all in! Because I was a self pay I did not have to do the diet before and since last Wednesday I have lost 12.4 lbs...might be mostly Water but it is 12.4 lbs!

Good luck!

Sandi