Waiting for surgery date to be banded. Just had my mental health exam and passed! I am 51 yrs old married with 3 young adult children in college and I have support from all of my family. I am not sure about some of my friends and coworkers but I am ready to deal with that. I appreciate support from all of you, my new found friends!

How long is surgery for band? Do you stay overnight?

Hello Marcy! I'm kinda new here, and I've just started learning of all the details. I have been told that the surgery is about 30 minutes, I think, and the place I would get mine done, you stay overnight. I hope things work out for you. I know things can be stressful. I can't wait to hear how things go with you.

Douglas thanks for your support. I don't have a date for surgery yet but hopefully soon. I have to admit I am nervous but excited. keep in touch!

My initial appointment with the doctor is today at noon, so I'm hoping things will go well. I'm a little nervous, but that's just cuz I dont' know what is gonna happen. I have always done my best to avoid the subject of my weight, now it is the main point of conversation.

Hi Marcy, and welcome to LBT! You have definitely come to the right place for advice and support. We are all friends here and love to help and encourage each other.

Your surgery will take from about 30 minutes to an hour. As far as staying overnight, it depends on your doctor. Many go home within a few hours of their surgery. My physician prefers to keep his patients overnight.

I was surprised with my friends and co-workers. I had not planned to tell anyone but immediate family. But, now that the weight loss is starting to show and people are commenting, I am finding myself telling everyone that I am "with the band" and loving it! I have not had a negative comment from anyone. In fact, most everyone is fascinated with it and want to know more.

Hi susan, thanks for answering my questions. Congradulations on your weight loss so far and I am sure you will continue to succeed. I don't have a surgery date yet but I am excited and scared. Keep in touch! Marcy

Douglas hope your doctor appointment went well. You will be ok. I know what you mean about talking about weight. I hate to admit how much I weigh. I don't discuss it with anyone other than my dr. I am scared also but excited to be heading for new weight loss success. I don't have a surgery date yet! Hope I get one soon. Marcy

I am just getting started, but my suregon doesn't keep you overnight, he does out patient, its always nice to go home i hate staying in hospitals

Well, I had my 1st appointment for tests today, just had a couple, but it went well. I have scheduled my appointment with the nutritionist and the psych test. I also have about 8 or so other tests scheduled already for the next couple of weeks. I can't believe it's going so fast. I'm pretty excited today about it.

Welcome Sarah! I just had my initial appointment 2 days ago, so I'm just getting things rolling too. I heard today that my surgery would probably be about an hour long. I hate staying in hospitals too. When I had my sleep study, I couldn't sleep that well at all. So tell us a little about yourself Sarah. Where are you from?

Keep in touch, and good luck with your venture.

Hello, I'm from MI too! What Doc are you going to? I checked out a few before I chose my Doc. I hope all is progressing well for you. Good luck!