Hi all I join yesterday made my mind up last week to get banded. I have to get a referal from my MD. I know that won't be a problem, because she suggested bypass last year but I wouldn't even think about it. I am need to loose a 110- 120 lbs. I already talked to my insurance company and they told me some of the stuff I will need to do. So hopefully it will all go quickly. I am so excited. I have never had anything like this done. The only time I have been in the hospital is to have my son. I was in and out in 24 hrs I had it in the back of my mind maybe 5 days down and that would be it. Now after reading everything. I will plan for longer and if it is sooner good for me. I have my dr appt Friday....STEP 1

Hiya hon. How did the appointment go? Is step one done?

awww! Thank you for asking. Step One went great. She is all for it. Already took some blood just to do my normal yearly check up. And did an ekg. Told me to go to the seminar before even seeing the sergion. She has already have me using WW. And it was very cool my nurse who whas taking my blood preasure and all that good stuff had Bypass done six years ago. And she was telling my how great it was. So it was cool to have a nurse to have an idea of what I would be going through. Thank you again for asking. Like I said earlier. I am loving this board. Everyone is so supportive!!

Congratulations!! I know the excitement of beginning this journey! I was banded 6-19-07. The surgery went great....recovery was great...I've lost 34 lbs. so far and I go for my first fill in one week! I'm looking very forward to that.!! This is the best thing I've ever done for myself and I am so excited for you also! Keep us all posted and good luck to you!

Wow congrat! Maybe you can help me a little here. I have alot of question and no answers. I registered for the seminar for this wed. (very excited) but i have read some people talking about a questionar before the seminar. Did you have to do that or have you heard of it? Also did you use a nutritionists or your regular Dr. Mine has have me on W.W. and I am hoping that this will count. I am so excited! I even look forward to the stages of the food. I know it sounds silly and I am sure I will regret saying that, but that ok LOL

One thing I've learned....no question is silly! We all have much to learn and many questions. I went to two seminars (two different Dr's-I wanted to see which one I liked best) and filled out lots of papers! None of it was too bad. The worst part was just trying to "remember stuff"! ha! As for the nutritionist, my Doc has the Hosp. send their Nut. staff come to visit you and she went over all the do's and don'ts...the different stages and also gave me a direct number to call with any questions. She was very helpful. I know it is overwhelming at times with all the "getting ready" for this, but it's one step at a time and it just goes on by and then....there you are....ready for the best thing you've ever done for yourself!!! This board is the best. It has helped me so very much. I haven't had any problems, but I have had many questions and for everything we wonder about, there are people that have gone through it and have the answers or solutions that have worked for them. Best of all, we all care about your success. You are going to do great! Keep in touch and much luck to you!

P.S. I looked forward to all the stages too...especially getting back what I hadn't had in awhile!!!!! LOL I can tell you when my doctor first said I could start back eating something along the consistency of an egg...oh my gosh.....I thought about that egg all the way home and I've NEVER tasted a better egg in my life!!! I'm still enjoying them! hehe!

Just to further clarify, I was given information pre-surgery about diet and nutrition, but the nutritionist was sent to my room after my surgery before I was discharged to discuss everything with me. I was told to call if I had any questions at all. No further follow-up was required and the cost was included in my surgery. I guess I was lucky compared to some I've read about. Hope things are going well for you!

LOL That's funny about the egg. I bet it was the best egg in the world!! Thanks for you answers and your support!! I agree with you on the board. I have been given more info then any were else! Alot of support and Care too, its great!

Welcome heyhon! Keep on posting!

Maria

LOL That's funny about the egg. I bet it was the best egg in the world!! Thanks for you answers and your support!! I agree with you on the board. I have been given more info then any were else! Alot of support and Care too, its great!

You betcha!!! I'll never take an egg for granted again!!! LOL Hang in there! Can't wait to hear about your progress!

Thanks to the both of you! I went to the seminar last night. Got alot of info, some I already knew from this board:biggrin1: The Cordinator had bypass done 8 yr ago so she knew all the heart achs and ups and downs. The Dr. was so funny, nice guy. Got alot of my questions answered. I don't feel quite so confused on many things. I guess my next step is to call the Dr and they will send out my packet and I have to see a therapist and a dietician. :bounce:

Hi, Just wanted to chime in to let you know that this is the best thing you can do for yourself. I was banded Jan 15,07. I have had six fills and one unfill. I started at 259 and now at 169 as of yesterday. One suggestion is to get in group meeting at least once a week, my doctors office offers it every Tuesday with a liscense consulor.

Hi hon, I like you, are just going through all of the pre work for surgery. I went to the seminar back in July, and am having my psych and nutrition visits done at the end of this month. I am going to Dr. Davis in Houston, he is the one that they show on TLC on Big Medicine, so it is really cool to watch him on t.v. I am so ready for my surgery, but I have to do a 6 month pre-op diet for my insurance first, in order for them to pay for it. Good luck to you on your journey and keep us posted, and I will do the same.:clap2:

Wow Roxanne that is incredible! St. agnis offer support groups too, they highly recommend you attend them before and after. I am so excited, hearing from others, like yourself really makes me look foward. Thank you so much for the support.

Hi Tex, I am not real sure on my6 month diet will work. Because I have doing WW which my DR suggested. But I that was before I decided on the lapband. So I don't know exactly what she has been writing in my chart because we were doing this because I needed to loose weight and I had tried every thing else. But I do go and see her every month. My weight loss has been so slow and that is why I decided to use the lapband. So when I go back to my next pcp appt. in sept, I will find out exactly what is what. I will keep you posted and you keep me posted:whoo: