Hey all new here. I am a 46 year old male weighing in at 280 looking to get to 215 according to my doctor. My surgery is scheduled for Weds and I am a bit nervous as the day approaches. I am also having a hernia repair (the first sttempt failed) at the same time. So tell me honestly the good and the bad what can I expect the first few days? When will a normal routine begin and lastly what emotions and problems appeared as far as medical and emotional. I intend to keep a log I really want to be able to help others that come behind me and I figure if I keep a log then they may get a view from the patient as well as the doctor. Please let me know thanks:ranger:

utep99,

I'm still in the preband phase and wish I could help....sorry. Just wanted to say welcome and good luck with your surgery.

Ang

The best way to answer your questions is to refer you to the area of the board where the monthly groups post. Go look at the recent posts from the July and August 07 bandsters and see what they are going through at this stage. This is the stage when people post a LOT, so your questions will definitely be answered there. Or go to any month's group...I'm in April 07....go look at the posts from April & May in our thread....then you can fast forward to August and see how we're all doing now that we've had a few fills! (Hint: we're all doing great!!)

Good luck to you and Welcome to LBT! :welcome: