Jump to content
×
Are you looking for the BariatricPal Store? Go now!

Lap Band Newbie



Recommended Posts

Hey I am new to this site. My name is shay and I am having the lapband put on Jan 3rd and am excited! I have been reading through alot of the posts and have found it very comforting. I have been so nervous and it makes it easier getting to read other peoples stories and advice. I am wondering however if others did not have to have upper GI test before surgery? My doctor just had me do a blood test and heart test then set me up for surgery. Is this common?

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites

Welcome! I didn't do an Upper GI. I did some other tests, blood work, EKG, some other stuff my insurance required. Everyone is different on here as to what pre-op testing was required.

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites

Thanks. It makes me nervous because I worry about hernia or gallbladder. What happens if they get in and find their bad???? Im scared I will get in to surgery and not be able to get lapband. I know it is silly but I just cant help being afraid.

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites

Hi i am new also i will be going soon to a meeting. i hope to have it done this spring in kansas city. I know a few that have did lap band & had loss weight. I think that is what i am going to do. still thinking.

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites

Thanks. It makes me nervous because I worry about hernia or gallbladder. What happens if they get in and find their bad???? Im scared I will get in to surgery and not be able to get lapband. I know it is silly but I just cant help being afraid.

Hi again, if they find you need your gallbladder out or a hiatal hernia repair, they can often be done at the same time as lap band surgery. So, it is actually a good thing to have the tests done. You can save yourself another operation. Of course, they can fix it if they get inside and find the gallbladder is bad or a hernia needs repair as well. But if you know in advance you will be more prepared.

The recovery from being banded and having a hernia repair is often more prolonged than just having band surgery. So, I'd want to know if I needed that done, so that I could plan the time away from work and things like that. Knowledge is power, as they say.

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites

Create an account or sign in to comment

You need to be a member in order to leave a comment

Create an account

Sign up for a new account in our community. It's easy!

Register a new account

Sign in

Already have an account? Sign in here.

Sign In Now

  • Trending Products

  • Trending Topics

  • Recent Status Updates

    • BeanitoDiego

      I've hit a stall 9 months out. I'm not worried, though. My fitness levels continue to improve and I have nearly accomplished my pre-surgery goal of learning to scuba dive! One dive left to complete to get my PADI card 🐠
      I was able to go for a 10K/6mile hike in the mountains two days ago just for the fun of it. In the before days, I might have attempted this, but it would have taken me 7 or 8 hours to complete and I would have been exhausted and in pain for the next two days. Taking my time with breaks for snacks and water, I was finished with my wee jaunt in only 4 hours 😎 and really got to enjoy photographing some insects, fungi, and turtles.
      Just for fun last week, I ran two 5Ks in two days, something I would have never done in the past! Next goal is a 10K before the end of this month.
      · 0 replies
      1. This update has no replies.
    • Teriesa

      Hi everyone, I wrote back in May about having no strength. I still get totally exhausted just walking from room to room, it’s so bad I’m using a walker with wheels of all things. I had the gastric sleeve Jan. 24th. I’m doing exactly what the programs says, except protein shakes. I have different meats and protein bars daily, including vitamins daily. I do drink my fluids as well.  I go in for IV hydration 4 days a week and feel ok just til evening.  So far as of Jan 1st I’ve dropped 76 lbs. I just want to enjoy the weight lose. Any suggestions or has anyone else gone thru this??  Doctor says just increase calorie intake, still the same. 
      · 0 replies
      1. This update has no replies.
    • Stone Art By SKL

      Decorative Wall Cladding & Panels | Stone Art By SKL
      Elevate your space with Stone Art By SKL's decorative wall claddings & panels. Explore premium designs for timeless elegance.
      · 0 replies
      1. This update has no replies.
    • Clueless_girl

      Losing my hair in clumps and still dealing with "stomach" issues from gallbladder removal surgery. On the positive side I'm doing better about meeting protein and water goals and taking my vitamins, so yay? 🤷‍♀️
      · 0 replies
      1. This update has no replies.
    • BeanitoDiego

      I've hit a stall 9 months out. I'm not worried, though. My fitness levels continue to improve and I have nearly accomplished my pre-surgery goal of learning to scuba dive! One dive left to complete to get my PADI card 🐠
      I was able to go for a 10K/6mile hike in the mountains two days ago just for the fun of it. In the before days, I might have attempted this, but it would have taken me 7 or 8 hours to complete and I would have been exhausted and in pain for the next two days. Taking my time with breaks for snacks and water, I was finished with my wee jaunt in only 4 hours 😎 and really got to enjoy photographing some insects, fungi, and turtles.
      · 1 reply
      1. BabySpoons

        Amazing! Congrats!!! Watch out for the sharks. 🦈

  • Recent Topics

  • Hot Products

  • Sign Up For
    Our Newsletter

    Follow us for the latest news
    and special product offers!
  • Together, we have lost...
      lbs

    PatchAid Vitamin Patches

    ×