Hi,

I am new to this site and have my banding scheduled for 7/31. I am on the liquid pre-diet. Would love any advice.

Welcome! My wee bit o' advice: join the "Gone for Good Club" on this board for extra motivation & comraderie in your journey. Not to mention public accountability.

It's in the "Lap Band Support" forum and weigh ins are on Wed. (here's a link, no idea if it will work: http://www.lapbandtalk.com/showthread.php?t=20375)

I'm sure as you read posts here you'll see lots of advice. "SmartBandsters" Yahoo Group is also a great place for support & advice.

Hi MollyMolly,

Thanks for the information about the support. I am concerned about erosions and slippage. Any advice?

Hey Missy, Welcome and don't worry about erosion and slippage. If you are comfortable with your surgeon then things will be fine. Those things are a very small percentage compared to all the sucess rates with the band.I am three months out tomorrow and have dropped 38 pounds so far and have had no problems at all and you won't either if you follow your doctors orders and work with your band. Anymore questions feel free to pm or e-mail be. The best to you.

Thanks for the encouragement. I guess I am having pre-band jitters. I read through a bunch of posts and find people with lots of problems and I am praying for the best. My doctor is great and even a patient himself so I am encouraged. Any big no-no's I need to be aware of?