Hello!

My surgery date is June 1st with Dr Schroder at St Mary's. First time I've ever had surgery so am quite nervous, but am getting more and more excited as the date draws nearer. Anyone else out there from the Richmond area?

Va luvbug. I would go ahead and give Joyce a call. Their office is so busy and a gentle reminer couldn't hurt...just to make sure you are ready for the next step.

Had a good weekend. Gas pains are almost gone. Ja9va, you are right, the more you move around the better. And I have already lost 5 pounds since the surgery!! But I will be so happy when Thursday rolls around and I get to start my creamy stage. I am ok with the Instant Breakfast shakes but i am not big on sweets so that is getting old. But heh, I am going to do whatever the doc tells me to do.

Well I better sign off and get to bed.

:tired Take care everyone

Mary

Hi Everyone! Thanks for the warm welcome. I have my appt. w/ Dr. Brengman on Oct. 9. I am a little nervous. :phanvan What should I expect?

Mary, I am glad you are doing well after surgery. Congrats on the 5lb loss already!! :clap2:

Hi Mary~ How are you getting along?

Hi GracetonHillAng~

I was banded by Dr. Schroeder and I go back for my 2weeks on the 9th also. Coincidence! When I met with him for the first time, he basically went over my paperwork that I hade filled out prior to the appt. Discussed my medical histroy and my reason for choosing the lapband. The weighed me and also gave me the contact information to make an appt. for my nutritionist. If I'm remembering correctly, I went for my psych. eval that same day before seeing him.

Hope this helps...have you attended a seminar?

Hi Everyone

Getting better every day...even went to the grocery store today!! Still have a little port pain, but nothing to get worked up over. And the weight is coming off!!!! Everyday day or two i drop a pound! This is so cool. Haven't been hungry at all but I am looking forward to tomorrows mushies. I honestly don't know how some of you have gone back to work after a couple of days. It's been 6 days and I still have little energy. Started taking liquid Vitamins today((gross)).

Have a great day!

Mary

Angie

Your appointment will be very quick. You will talk to the nurse first and then the doctor. He will go over any health related issues and set you up for any appointments you might need. For me, they scheduled me for a sleep apnea test. The test showed I had moderate sleep apnea so that helped to get me approved. They will also tell you to get your psych evaluation, and a weight history appointment with your PCP. During the appointment they also scheduled me for the nutritional class which is held twice a month...I think. The staff is good and won't let you miss anything. Just try to be proactive with the appointments and get them out of the way as soon as you can so your file can be sent to the insurance company right away.

Good Luck and let us know if you have any other questions.

Mary

Hi, Considering banding here in Richmnod my precedure will be done at mcv just because i work here and know the docs as well as the nurses and the know me. so I have a lot of my trust here.

Hi Everyone

Getting better every day...even went to the grocery store today!! Still have a little port pain, but nothing to get worked up over. And the weight is coming off!!!! Everyday day or two i drop a pound! This is so cool. Haven't been hungry at all but I am looking forward to tomorrows mushies. I honestly don't know how some of you have gone back to work after a couple of days. It's been 6 days and I still have little energy. Started taking liquid Vitamins today((gross)).

Have a great day!

Mary

Hi Mary~ So glad to hear that you are doing well:whoo:. I went back to work on Monday and sat at my desk and thought of the AWFUL mistake I made by returning soooo soon. I was COMPLETELY drained of energy and wanted to crawl into bed once I got home. :faint:LOL! How are your children adjusting to the "new you"? Take care of yourself...and use this time to get some rest.....CONGRATS on the weightloss!

Hi Mary, I also live in Mechanicsville and will be banded by Dr. Brengman on July 24. Good luck to you! I would love to hear about your experience.

So glad you made the decision to have this done. I have lost over 50 pounds and feel like a new woman. I could probably have lost a lot more by now if I exercised more, but I have been a slug in that area. My advice to you is to start now to train yourself to eat SLOWWW. Everyone kept telling me, and I just didn't listen. Spent the first 3 months in the bathroom. I finally got the hang of it now and I take very small bites and chew like crazy. I have only had two fills so far and don't think I will need another for a while. Let me know if you have any questions. I will be glad to answer any of them.

Take care

Mary

Thanks so much for responding Mary. I really appreciate the advice about getting in the habit of eating very slowly. That is definitely one of my problems...eating fast. So I will begin to practice. I am so ready to do this, and it is wonderful to hear about your 50 pound weight loss. Keep up the great work!

Hey everyone! I teach in Mechanicsville (what a small world) and grew up here. I live near the airport now. I'm being banded on June 17th at St. Mary's by Dr. Elliot. I'm excited, scared...all that :w00t: I have my nutrition class on Monday and my meeting with the nurse practitioner on Tuesday. The pre-op diet starts Tuesday and I'm a little worried about it. Guess I can do anything for 2 weeks though :tt2:

Congrats!!!! Don't sweat the two week thing. I was so pumped about being so close I didn't have any problems with the shakes. In fact, I actually liked them. I put ice cubes in mine and they tasted like a milkshake. Just ask your family to be kind to you during this time and to eat not snack in front of you. That was my only worry, but I sat them down before the surgery and made sure they understood what I was going to do and how their actions could affect me. If that doesn't work, I got a bat I can give you. :w00t: Good luck and let us know how you are doing.

Mary

Hi and welcome, Iiteachurkid! I am also an educator - a reading specialist - in Henrico County. Your date is coming up soon. Good luck with the pre-op diet. I will start mine in July. Maybe I can stick a birthday candle in it, since I will be on that diet on my birthday. No problema, though. My surgery is my present to myself. Good luck again!

I'm new (as of today) and will be having surgery in Oct/Nov. *fingers crossed* I have to do the 6 month nutrition and exercise. By reading the posts, it seems Dr. Schoder's office is really jumping. Wonder how many of us will run into each other. I have one question for the group....who do you see for the Nutrition part? I see Whitney @ St. Mary's. Thanks in advance.