First one for May???

[Creekwood 702]

Welcome! There are a few of us that will be banded on May 6th (including me!). Good luck on this journey and I look forward to talking to everyone on this page throughout our journeys!

[leannel90 206]

DR. said that they will hook me up with wires and monitor me. If I have sleep apnea they hook up there

When I had mine...they just hook a bunch of electrodes to your head...then they ask you to go to sleep. If.you do have sleep apnea they come back into the room...wake you up and put a cpap machine on you...this forces air into your lungs. Many people have told me that they feel like a million bucks after...because they manage to have a proper sleep. Sleep apnea is a big health risk. Its worsened by obesity. Many people that require a cpap machine lose weight on their own because they have so much more energy during the day. A proper sleep is key! I didn't have sleep apnea btw so after sleeping for the night they release you. Its no biggie. Good luck to those of you that are going for that test. Btw...if insurance hears that you have sleep apnea...you're much more likely to get insured for the lap band. Sleep apnea causes a lot of stress on your heart. This is what I learned when I worked at the insurance company anyway. Hope this helps. Have a great night all!!

[hockeymother 178]

I am booked for May 15th. I am SO ready for this, i wish it was sooner. I've researched and researched till there is nothing left to research. I know the first week will be difficult but I believe I have mentally prepared myself. And I know that I have mentally prepared myself to change my habits. I just can't wait to get this new journey started. I know I will be successful!

[Sonya369 6]

I am scheduled for May 16th! I live in Northern California. I am super excited and can't wait! I find the supportive comments on here very helpful and inspiring. So glad to be a part of it!

[ANewMe428 125]

May 6th is popular!! We're gonna do great

ANewMe428

[luckycharm101 2]

Scheduled for May 9th. Couldn't be more excited. I had my EGD yesterday. That was my last thing to have done before surgery.

[manders80 4]

I'm looking to schedule mine may 23! Can't wait!!

[JennaSoto 85]

I just got my date of May 7th!!! So excited!!!

[manders80 4]

Scheduled for May 9th. Couldn't be more excited. I had my EGD yesterday. That was my last thing to have done before surgery.

How did your EGD go?

[cat whisperer 127]

wow, welcome everyone! the group is growing

[luckycharm101 2]

How did your EGD go?

How did your EGD go?

It wasn't bad. The worst part was the wait. I had to be there at 11:00 and they didn't take me back till 3:00. But it was painless. The only affect I had was pain from the sergical gas but it was mild. Ready for the next step.

[SJIrish 22]

So last night I did my sleep study. I never want to do sleep study ever again it sucks. I think I had the worst night of sleep. so now all got to do now is see my Gastroenterology and Cardiology Doctors and nutrition class

[JennaSoto 85]

So last night I did my sleep study. I never want to do sleep study ever again it sucks. I think I had the worst night of sleep. so now all got to do now is see my Gastroenterology and Cardiology Doctors and nutrition class

I hated the night I did mine- didn't feel like I slept at all. I was suprised when they told me I actually slept 4 hours- sure didn't feel like it!!!!

[texas.whirlwind.1975 13]

Hello all!

I'm scheduled for the iband (banded plication) on May 24th in Fort Worth Texas. I am so freaking excited. I noticed several of you have children born May 16th. I, myself, am a May 16th baby...or I was back in 1975!!!

I've read comments from a lot of people...I don't want to say "whining" but whining about how they'll be on the liquid portion of the diet during birthdays or other special occasion. I don't get the sadness over it to be honest. Personally, I look at it as a relatively small challenge considering what all of us are living with (the extra weight and medical issues). Our lives have to change for us to be successful and gain a new lease on life. For me, the sooner the better!...Like I said...I AM SO FREAKING EXCITED!!

Now, don't get me wrong...I dread the liquid pre-op diet. Luckily, I'm an optimist (at least right now, we'll see how long it lasts into the liquid phase, lol). At this moment, I can't wait to start the liquid diet! Why? Because that means I'm only a couple of weeks from surgery!! Yeehaw!!

I can't wait to lose enough weight that my arms don't look too short for my body. Goodbye Tyrannosaurus arms!! Raarrr!!

[cat whisperer 127]

I can't wait to lose enough weight that my arms don't look too short for my body. Goodbye Tyrannosaurus arms!! Raarrr!!

haha I love this... made me smile on a day I need to smile

You and my daughter are bday twins - May 16 she turns 12... wow hard to believe that I will have had my surgery by then... it is getting closer and closer!! coming up fast!! Welcome

I have some feelings of fear surrounding the pre-op diet - but I am so ready to lose weight and feel better - I just need to keep that in mind. I need this so much - also it is encouraging to think that in the first month there will likely be a significant weight loss (at least 20lbs I hope, would be very nice if it was more!!) due to the pre-op and the post-op diets. That to me will be so motivating.