Hey everyone, just wanted to introduce myself. I have been "lurking" for a bit and reading everyone's posts.
I had my first consult with my surgeon for the LapBand on Oct 31, 2013. My check list is coming along nicely.
Psych-eval, PCP clearance with minor supplimentation on Iron and D2 Rx. I have attended my pre-op class, receiving the WLS "Bible," which I have read, forwards, backwards, up, down, and inside-out! And, I've met with my nutritionist. Whew! Not bad for 6 weeks!

Monday I had an EGD (because I have had reflux for about 8 years), which determined I have a hiatal hernia (common for reflux), and a biopsy was taken. I heard back today that I am cleared for surgery, no Barrett's Disease. And, I have an email into my surgeon to discuss repair of hernia.

My coordinator FINALLYrecived my 5-year weight history from my last PCP, and OBGYN today...whew, it was like pulling teeth. I've been working on that since Nov 1...What's up with that? Anyway, they got everything submitted today, and now just waiting for Insurance to approve.

If everythings goes right, I am thinking early to mid January will be LB day!

I'm glad to have found this comminuty. From what I have seen so far, the support is fantastic!

Best wishes to all of you in your persuit of health and happiness!

Welcome Weevie. Sounds like you have your ducks in a row. I was banded in mid January of this year and this surgery has literally saved my life. I'm off my hypertension meds, I've regained alot of my mobility and went from morbidly obese to a normal size. All the things that concerned me when I was heavy no longer impact me...like tight spaces, restaurant booths, chairs with arms, airplane seats, etc. A year from now I bet you can likely post the same successes. Good luck and keep us posted.

Thank you so much for your kind words. And I know that you are right that next year this time, I will be much healthier and feel better. Only 2 years ago, I was down 90 pounds that I had managed to maitain for about 2 years (more or less). I know how good I felt, and what I could do then. I really miss it, and know that I need help to get this under control.

I look forward meeting eveyone, and talking to you more. Any pointers are always welcome.

i always love it when reading a post that the person posting is so right on. i know you will be successful with the band. you are preparing like a champ. ask any question you want an answer to. welcome aboard

Hi Weevie, I had a hiatal hernia, too -- found when they went in to do the band. Surgeon had suggested beforehand that this is often the case. I didn't realize I was having symptoms -- some discomfort, a pain spot size of quarter on left breast -- think that was referred pain from HH. Anyway, it was nothing surgery-wise -- I think all the walking really helped recovery all-around.

So happy for you plowing through all the pre-op paperwork, etc. What a way to begin 2014! Glad you're here on the forum.....

Welcome!! Sounds like you are off to a great start. Good luck with everything!!

Thank you all for you the warm welcome.