Hello everyone!

I have had my consult appointment and I have scheduled my Lap Band for November 3, 2011. I am torn between being thrilled, scared and nervous. My husband and I had been talking this over for a while and he wasn't so sure. After watching all of the videos on youtube.com about all of the things that can go wrong.......Well, he was a little concerned. We prayed about it. For my birthday, my husband gave me a card with a "coupon" for 1 free Lap Band. I about cried. Now, I am looking at getting through the 2 week diet pre-op and figuring out how the first few months after the operation will be. This forum has been very helpful and I thank everyone for their encouragement. Does anyone has any advice or stories about how they were feeling and eating in the first few months out? Also, I am wondering what the longest that someone has had the band in place?

Thanks!

Laura

Hello everyone!

I have had my consult appointment and I have scheduled my Lap Band for November 3, 2011. I am torn between being thrilled, scared and nervous. My husband and I had been talking this over for a while and he wasn't so sure. After watching all of the videos on youtube.com about all of the things that can go wrong.......Well, he was a little concerned. We prayed about it. For my birthday, my husband gave me a card with a "coupon" for 1 free Lap Band. I about cried. Now, I am looking at getting through the 2 week diet pre-op and figuring out how the first few months after the operation will be. This forum has been very helpful and I thank everyone for their encouragement. Does anyone has any advice or stories about how they were feeling and eating in the first few months out? Also, I am wondering what the longest that someone has had the band in place?

Thanks!

Laura

CONGRATS I UNDERSTAND UR FEAR BECAUSE I FEEL THE SAME WAY. I AM DUE SEPT 27TH THATS THIS TUESDAY AND I AM SO SCARED

Just about everyone feels that way. You'll be fine. The band technology has changed greatly over

the years, as has the surgeon's level of training. Be sure to check your surgeon and hospital's record

to check their level of expertice. If it were me, I'd ask my surgeon how many WLS of the type you're

interested in, he's done.Don't be afraid to ask because you'll have this for a long time.

Whatever, good luck.

Im going in too on the 27th...Good Luck!

CONGRATS I UNDERSTAND UR FEAR BECAUSE I FEEL THE SAME WAY. I AM DUE SEPT 27TH THATS THIS TUESDAY AND I AM SO SCARED

I feel the same way, Im going in on Tuesday, so I will post about the experience and hopefully it will help you prepare. Good Luck to you!

Thanks guys. I will be praying for you Lady Lovely and NYMomof3. I am so excited for you. please keep me updated on how it is going for you.

Corrigan, Thanks for your support. My surgeon has done 800 Bands. They are 99% of his practice. I have looked up information on him and I feel more secure about him. I guess I am just not good at dealing with the unkowns. I should have never watched those bad videos on youtube! I am going to a support group meeting tomorrow night to see what else I can learn!

Congrats Laura on your surgery date! I know I have gone thru the same scared, excited and nervous so many times. LOL

That is the best birthdday present you could ever receive! I have mine done 2 days after my birthday! I can't wait. On day 5 of the pre-op diet. I seriously just went to the fridge and was like hmmm what would I like to have and seriously started looking for a burger or cheese. LOL Then I was like wait a minute I need some of my chicken broth. It really does satisfy. I wish you lots of luck and will be here to encourage along the way.

On another note my sisters last name is Heiser too. I just thought it was cool when I saw your name.

Angie

Good Luck Tomorrow and Congrats - Keep us all updated on your progress and how you are doing.

CONGRATS I UNDERSTAND UR FEAR BECAUSE I FEEL THE SAME WAY. I AM DUE SEPT 27TH THATS THIS TUESDAY AND I AM SO SCARED

Reading the posts on here I am beginning to feel that "Great Minds Think Alike" and that this may be the best Birthday Present we or anyone could give us - My Birthday is November 11th and that is what I said to myself when told I could possibly have as soon as 11/3 - I said well that's my birthday present for this year to myself - a Healthier Life!!! Take Care and keep us updated on your progress...

Congrats Laura on your surgery date! I know I have gone thru the same scared, excited and nervous so many times. LOL

That is the best birthdday present you could ever receive! I have mine done 2 days after my birthday! I can't wait. On day 5 of the pre-op diet. I seriously just went to the fridge and was like hmmm what would I like to have and seriously started looking for a burger or cheese. LOL Then I was like wait a minute I need some of my chicken broth. It really does satisfy. I wish you lots of luck and will be here to encourage along the way.

On another note my sisters last name is Heiser too. I just thought it was cool when I saw your name.

Angie

That is so neat Nomrlz! I live near Champaign, Illinois. There are TONS of Heisers around. I wonder if it is any relation??

Bander, I was so shocked when I opened that card. We had been talking about it, but I didn't think he was going for the idea. I am thankful he did, now I just need to be positive and have positive results and then I can really jump up and down!