i am going in on friday to have my procedure with dr spivak. i originally wanted the by pass but have been talked into the lap band. i am hoping and praying that this procedure works for me. any advise you can give me would be appreciated. wish me luck:p

I suggest you have a peek at the following threads. Clicking on the links will open the threads in a new window. Best wishes in your journey. Keep us posted on how things are going for you. *hugs*

Questions to ask prior to surgery:

http://www.lapbandtalk.com/showthread.php?t=15595

Things to have on hand for post surgery:

http://www.lapbandtalk.com/showthread.php?t=14814

A very informative video which includes an actual lapband surgery (about an hour long):

http://video.google.com/videoplay?docid=3190472028990485080&q=lap+band

J, congratulations! on your upcoming surgery this Friday :huggie: I'm sure you're excited and maybe a bit anxious?

Dr Spivak was my surgeon also, he's a very caring Dr and I had a great experience. I wish the same for you.

I have to say what suprised me the most was how sore I felt the next 3-4 days. It was an effort to get in/out of the car, etc. My best advise is to take it easy for at least 5-6 days. Hopefully you don't have to report back to work the following Monday. And, get the pain prescription filled and do as they say - take every 4 hours as needed for pain. It helped me rest and I slept better (in my recliner) than I otherwise would have. At the end of the 3rd day I began to wean myself off, taking every 6-8 hours and a smaller amount.. when you get your strength back and begin feeling better, you'll know when to stop the Rx.

All the best,

well i did it. i am still pretty sore but it is getting better. i have already lost 15 pounds. dr. spivak was great

Grats and welcome to Bandland! I hope your recovery is speedy and your weight loss journey is a trip to remember!

I'm posting on the TX site and wondering if anyone has had an experience like the one I have scheduled. I'm going in to be banded and branded on Sept 11 and am also having a hiatal hernia repaired. Dr. Sewell in Southlake is orchestrating. Any feedback out there?

I was banded on 08/18/06. I am feeling pretty good. I have not bought a scale yet for fear that I am not losing weight yet. Any advice?

Buy the scale or wait till you see your Doc. I plan to use a scale to check progress buy will use Doc's scale for offical.