I just registered today after sneaking around as a guest. I have to say I'm impressed so far. I am scheduled for banding Monday morning (9-11-06), and I must admit I am very nervous! I hope everything goes okay (Please God) and I hope I've made the right decision by having this done.

Welcome lamamama!

Where are you located and who is your band surgeon?

For most people this surgery is pretty much a cake walk. A little swelling or discomfort from the gas they blow your tummy up with, but it subsides in a few days.

Let us know how you do. There are lots of great bandsters here.

Terry

Welcome and the best of luck to you on your up coming surgery.

Welcome to LBT and good luck with your surgery Everything will be just fine

:welcomeB: AND GOOD LUCK FOR YOUR SURGERY, AND YES YOU HAVE MADE THE RIGHT DECISION AS MANY OTHERS WILL TELL YOU ON LBT. GOOD LUCK LET US KNOW HOW YOU ARE GETTING ON AFTER SUGRGERY XX

Hi Lamamama, and welcome to LBT! I am so glad you found us, as you will find a lot of wonderful information, support and friends here. Good luck on your surgery tomorrow, before you know it you will be on the road to recovery with your new best friend, the band. Please let us know how everything went as soon as you are feeling up to it.

Thanks to you who sent me a warm welcome. Tomorrow is the big day!! I'm trying to keep myself busy so I don't worry myself into a tizzy. I am getting pretty hungry now. I hope I don't starve all the time after the band. My doctor (Dr. Nizzi) says I will be on a liquid diet for 4 weeks. Plus no smoking. I may very well go crazy. But if my weight goes down and my health improves it will be well worth it. Cross your fingers for me that I don't have any problems. I read some of the posts in the complications thread, that was scary. Any advice on post op would be appreciated. Peace.