Hello everyone. I am a new member to this forum. I am soooo happy I found this website. It is awesome all the support and information they have. I am in the first stages of beginning the lap band process. I have decide to go with Dr. Debarros at WILA. I was very happy to see all the wonderful things people had to say about this program.

Now, I have heard conflicting reports about the hospital stay. Some pt's had to spend the night, some were outpatient. I would love to hear everyone's experience about the actual hospital stay (how long, swallow test, etc). Thanks guys. :clap2:

Hope to join the lap banders club soon. :whoo:

I could sworn LB goes to size 26/28. Could be wrong though.

They do. I wore a size 24 but I bought a 26 for PJs before banding. I was told to get a size bigger for that enjoyable "bloated" feeling after surgery. I don't know how high they go but I know they at least have 26s.

I am really glad to be done with lame giant!!! I do not like their stuff. Welcome to the new people. This is a great site.

I was approved for surgery! The insurance co approved me in one day! I have surgery on Nov 2 with Dr DeBarros. I can't wait! I'm on day 3 of my pre-op diet. I decided to start it 4 days early. Going well. I think it is because I'm so focused right now. I lost 4 lbs since my first visit on Oct 3. Hopefully I lose a lot more before surgery. I weigh 240lbs. Diane

I was approved for surgery! The insurance co approved me in one day! I have surgery on Nov 2 with Dr DeBarros. I can't wait! I'm on day 3 of my pre-op diet. I decided to start it 4 days early. Going well. I think it is because I'm so focused right now. I lost 4 lbs since my first visit on Oct 3. Hopefully I lose a lot more before surgery. I weigh 240lbs. Diane

Diane,

Congratulations! I'm sure you are so pleased now that you had everything taken care of beforehand. I'm glad to hear your pre-op diet is going well. That was one of the most difficult parts for me, but I stuck to it, also.

Where are you having your surgery done?

Shauna

How is your lap band doing? Do you ever ever had problems with PBing or getting food stuck? How long after surgery were you laid up and on pain meds? Wow you lost 73 lbs! You did as well as Dr DeBarros! He has lost 70 lbs since May. Congratulations on the weight loss. I hope I do that well! I weighed 239 this morning. I weighed 244 on my first weigh in at the clinic. What do you eat now? Do you stick to the protein first then veggies? Diane

Shauna

I'm having my surgery done at the Speciality hospital in Phoenix. Where was your surgery done? I was kind of hoping for St Lukes because it is closer for me. Diane

Hi. I am Jacole. I am having my surgery through Scottsdale Bariatric with Dr. Blackstone. Im almost through my 6 month pre-op diet, so hopefully it won't be too long into the new year. any advice for me? Thanks!

Hi Jacole,

I am also having surgery with Dr. Blackstone. I am going for lap band. How about you? I finished my 6 mo. diet on 10-10.

I just want to get on with it. Not that I am impatient, but I WANT IT NOW!!!!!!!!!!! lol

I was approved for surgery! The insurance co approved me in one day! I have surgery on Nov 2 with Dr DeBarros. I can't wait! I'm on day 3 of my pre-op diet. I decided to start it 4 days early. Going well. I think it is because I'm so focused right now. I lost 4 lbs since my first visit on Oct 3. Hopefully I lose a lot more before surgery. I weigh 240lbs. Diane

Diane,

Good luck tomorrow!!! I will be thinking of you and wishing you well. You'll do great and I'm happy you will be a fellow bander tomorrow!

Take care!

S. Elaine

Thanks for thinking about me. I'm so excited to start this journey! I've lost 13 lbs on the pre op diet and this time they are gone for good. I'll keep you posted. Diane

Hi Newlife & Jacole1820! I have started the process at Scottsdale Bariatric also. I waited until I made my decision to Lapband and then picked Dr. Blackstone. I'm scheduled this Sunday for the seminar and have already submitted my paperwork. I'll be self-pay. Do you know how long the process is for this facility? Hope you both receive your surgery date soon!

I'm so ready. Husband is a bit apprehensive....any suggestions from anyone?

Best wishes!

Carol

Hi Carol

I'm having my surgery with Dr DeBarros at WLIAZ in Tempe Az tomorrow. Good luck with getting everything done and having the surgery soon. You need a lot of pre-op testing and then can take awhile. Diane

S. Elaine

Wow you have done wonderful with your lap band!! 85 lbs! I'm doing a happy dance for you. Congratulations on the great weight loss! Diane

Diane, congratulations and best wishes for tomorrow and your recovery. What an exciting time for you. I understand it all takes time. I'm anxious like everyone, once you make the decision, you want it now! I'm going to stick to Weight Watchers and try to go with the flow during the process.

Thank you for your response & I look forward to hearing about your experience and progress.

Carol

Diane,

I hope all is well. I just wanted to drop you a line to let you know I was thinking of you and wishing you well. I hope you can stop by and give us an update when you feel up to it.

Carol,

Nice to see you on the AZ board. Did you go to the seminar on Sunday? How was it?

Take care all!