I got to meet my surgeon today. It wasn't a very long visit but I somehow enjoyed that this process was moving along. I have to go a few more tests and then I'll finally be able to get my surgery date.

My doctor believes that this is the right surgey for me because I have more than two co-morbidities. He pretty much told me because I have that to not worry much about my insurance; he would take care of them.

He also said that I was "young and really smart," for going ahead and having this surgery. He believes that it will lower my problems very soon and of course, I got the amazing lecture - one hat I've read over and over again these last five months.

I'm still a little nervous about all of this but at least I'm moving along, rather than staying still like I was waiting around for the next primary physician appointment to come along.

Can anyone share their experiences about their first surgeon visit? or really the enire process? I'm hoping this might ease some of my nervousness and worries.

Dear Kourtany,

My surgeon is supposedly the best in the area, yet I was still overcome with doubt and nerves. Every step of the way had me cringing, from the pre-op tests, to fasting, to the dieticians, etc. Thankfully it moved along so quickly that before I knew it, I was out of the hospital and it was done!

I'm a little uncomfortable now trying to figure out how to eat and drink properly, but friends who've had the procedure have told me it is normal and shall pass. I've lost 12 pounds in 9 days.

I know it really is overwhelming but if this is something you've always wanted, you will likely be happy in the end. I don't hear too often people saying their lapband was a mistake.