So I went to my PCP and had the conversation about how I'm done with being over weight for the last 20yrs....(he didn't agree with me a year prior!!) And to my amazement he actually agreed with me this time!!! But he had a problem with the surgeon o went to see....so as a comprise he asked me to go see one of the best barriatric surgeons in boston.....so I graciously said yes...I was just happy to get him on board!!!! So I left his office with a large smile on my face and a tear in my eye!!! (This is actually going to happen!!!) I called the new surgeons office from the car in the parking lot and I got a machine!! So I left s message. This was Friday!! Nothing.....then I called at 3 on Monday.... no answer...left another message.... nothing..... so...finally I called today and I got my appointment!!" I'm so happy ... I started to feel like I was making a mistake!!! I don't want to be scared at this stage!!!! Just positive thoughts!!!!

nothing but positive thoughts from me to you.

congrats and all the best. how exciting.

So I went to my PCP and had the conversation about how I'm done with being over weight for the last 20yrs....(he didn't agree with me a year prior!!) And to my amazement he actually agreed with me this time!!! But he had a problem with the surgeon o went to see....so as a comprise he asked me to go see one of the best barriatric surgeons in boston.....so I graciously said yes...I was just happy to get him on board!!!! So I left his office with a large smile on my face and a tear in my eye!!! (This is actually going to happen!!!) I called the new surgeons office from the car in the parking lot and I got a machine!! So I left s message. This was Friday!! Nothing.....then I called at 3 on Monday.... no answer...left another message.... nothing..... so...finally I called today and I got my appointment!!" I'm so happy ... I started to feel like I was making a mistake!!! I don't want to be scared at this stage!!!! Just positive thoughts!!!!

Take a deep breath! Relax...I'll tell you right now you will have that thought quite a few times before you actually have the surgery. The key is to expect it and understand why you're having it! It will be a major change in your life - for the better mostly. Find yourself a local support group for bariactric patients and go to it a few times. The things you'll hear may scare you but in the end EVERYONE says even if they had complications it was something they would do in a heartbeat! I don't hear of many complications with the lapband but they can happen. I've never known anyone that has had any problems - other than if you get an overfill and that will only happen once because you learn. Good luck with your appointment and come back for our support! Linda

Thanks!!! I'm so happy.......I want to do this so bad for myself and most importantly my kids!!!! August 30 can not come soon enough!!!!!

Where are you going? I was very happy with Dr. Brahms at Lahey.