Hi everyone, this is my first post. I will be banded this Wed. 7/18. I'm a bit nervous. This site is very interesting you hear it all from this is great to I hate it. I'm banking on "this is great" I'm very motivated and have lost 14lbs on the pre-op diet. But that's pretty typical for me I get very motivated but I've always lacked the staying power. Will the band help to carry me through?

Kathy,

I'm in Florida too! I just wanted to wish you the best luck on Wednesday and a very speedy recovery!

You can do this!

Hey Kathy,

I'm from Florida too. Jacksonville area. What area are you from? I'm having my surgery on July 24 at St. Vincent's hospital by Dr. Herrera. Good luck to you & me.

Kelli

Hi everyone, this is my first post. I will be banded this Wed. 7/18. I'm a bit nervous. This site is very interesting you hear it all from this is great to I hate it. I'm banking on "this is great" I'm very motivated and have lost 14lbs on the pre-op diet. But that's pretty typical for me I get very motivated but I've always lacked the staying power. Will the band help to carry me through?

who is your surgeon?

Hey Kelli, thanks for the good wishes. I'm in Bradenton and will have my surgery at Manatee Memorial Surgeical weight loss center. I'm hoping for an out-patient procedure. They've said if nothing unusual comes up and I can get up and walk I can go home. How are you doing on you're pre-op diet. I'm making it but it's no picnic.

Hey tlambright, I will have my procedure at Manatee Memorial Surgical Weight Loss center. They have two doctors that always do the surgery together. They are Dr. Erbella and Dr. Bunch. The center seems to have a great support system in place. They have a lady named Kathy at the center to answer general questions, they have a dietition that we can call anytime and the hold once a month support group meetings. After reading some posts where people go to Mexico and come back to no support system I'm feeling pretty good about my support.