hello my name is Joyce. I just found out I have been apprve for the lap band. I am soooooo excited but very nerious. If anyone can give me advise or help me know what to exspect when I come out of sugery that would be a blessing.

thanks

Joyce

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I'm VERY excited for you that you've been approved!! I haven't even been to my primary yet, but Humana says they approve of all obesity surgeries. We'll see what happens.

Blessings to you as you go for surgery. Keep us updated!

Hi Joyce,

Congratulations and welcome!! Have you ever had surgery before? That to me was the biggest thing, not so much the actual type of surgery it was. As I think you'll find by reading the various post-op messages from people everyone heals differently. Some common pieces of advice are to try to get up and walk soon after surgery and as often as possible thereafter. Laparoscopic abdominal surgery of all kinds uses some sort of gas to inflate your abdomen so the surgeon can see what he's doing, and there can be some residual effects from that.

Personally the hardest thing was recovering from the anaesthesia, but if you've ever had surgery before you'll probably know how that is for you. I just had to take it easy for a few days and let my head clear.

Is your surgery scheduled? Did your doctor give you a pre-op diet and discuss the post-op plan with you?

Hi thanks for the input. No I haven't got a date yet. My insurance messed up and put Gastric Bypass.So they can schedule me until they put Lap Band surgery.So My nurse at my insurance hasn't been in the office.So I am waiting on that.But my Dr. said that if I can get it fixs this week that they can schedule me nexts week:) .To answer your question Alexander.Yes I have my Galbladder out 3 years ago. If you or anyone else can give me any other suggestions please do so. Also were you hook to any tubes when you came out.

thanks

Joyce

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Hey everyone I finally got my date. It is nexts Wednesday the 31st. I am so excited but nerious.If ya'll have any suggestion let me know.Til then thinks.

joyce:)

Congratulations Joyce!

Your day will be here before you know it!

Bonnie

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Hey Joyce,

Congratulations on getting your surgery date!

I had my surgery about 3 weeks ago and everything went really well. Will your surgery be outpatient or inpatient? I have not had my gallbladder out, but I have heard that the recoveries are similair. I was not hooked up to any tubes when I woke up- except for the IV. My suggestions would be to eat lightly the day before your surgery, and walk as much and as soon as you can.

Melissa

Joyce! Congrats! Having an actual surgery date makes it all very real, doesn't it! Good for you!

Wow the day before - Are you excited/nervous???

I had my surgery last Wednesday and it was pretty easy. I woke up with just an IV and these boots that inflate/deflate on and off. I guess they are supposed to help with blood clots in the leg. I had little post-op pain (mainly just the site that has the port). I was able to drink just fine. No problems with swelling. Just like Alexandra said the anesthesia is what takes a while to get over. The hangover makes you want to sleep a lot. But believe or not the walking does wonders. Almost a week later I feel great. Not too much tenderness. Hope this helps....Good Luck....Let us know how it goes.

I'll be thinking of you;)

How exciting...once my insurance approval came, my surgery happened very quickly too....that was a good thing for me in that I had no time for second thoughts!

My surgeon put me on Clear liquids the day prior to surgery, I assume all surgeons do that, but maybe not. I also had to drink a bottle of "crud" to clean me out. No tubes except IV.

You'll be fine! I stayed over one night in the hospital. The morning and day after were tough for me...some of which has to do with my reaction to anesthesia. OTher than craving certain foods from time to time when I was restricted to liquids, everything went great. I painted and wall papered my living room about 7 days out....still had the staples in my tummy! I'm a die-hard, but I do believe that some movement is good for you.

Good luck, and happy days shedding pounds !!!!!

hey everybody,

Just wanted to let ya'll know my surgery was canceled today because they didn't inform me that I had to put $2500.00 down morning of surgery.So we are going to reschedule in the nexts few weeks.:think So I will lwt you all know.

thanks

joyce

Hi Joyce!! I am from the Orange area!! Is Dr. Spiegel doing your banding? Keep in touch...