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:

S. Elaine,

Yes I did go to my seminar yesterday! I really liked Dr. Blackstone....very down to earth and very informative. I had turned my application packet in earlier last week. They just called and my first appointment is this Friday 11/9!!!! I so need my husband to join my side, before I go. It would be so much easier.

Thanks for the note. You are such an inspiration for us all! Soon S. Elaine will stand for "skinny" Elaine.

Carol

Diane,

Thinking of you & hope you're doing well with your recovery. My best wishes for you.

Carol

S. Elaine,

Yes I did go to my seminar yesterday! I really liked Dr. Blackstone....very down to earth and very informative. I had turned my application packet in earlier last week. They just called and my first appointment is this Friday 11/9!!!! I so need my husband to join my side, before I go. It would be so much easier.

Thanks for the note. You are such an inspiration for us all! Soon S. Elaine will stand for "skinny" Elaine.

Carol

Thanks, Carol, that's nice of you to say! (Now if only it were true.....)

For what it's worth, I'm right there with you in the husband department. My husband was completely supportive before surgery, but has had a difficult time since. I'm not sure if he feels insecure, or upset by the financial burden this placed on our family, or both..... But, it would be nice to feel a little more support from the one person you count on more than anyone else. This is a difficult process and a difficult decision to make, and it only makes it that much more complex if your loved one isn't 100 percent by your side. I get it. It hurts.

Congratulations on getting your first appointment scheduled. You are on your way! :biggrin1:

Thanks, Carol, that's nice of you to say! (Now if only it were true.....)

For what it's worth, I'm right there with you in the husband department. My husband was completely supportive before surgery, but has had a difficult time since. I'm not sure if he feels insecure, or upset by the financial burden this placed on our family, or both..... But, it would be nice to feel a little more support from the one person you count on more than anyone else. This is a difficult process and a difficult decision to make, and it only makes it that much more complex if your loved one isn't 100 percent by your side. I get it. It hurts.

Congratulations on getting your first appointment scheduled. You are on your way! :biggrin1:

SElaine,

Thank you! I was so shocked when they called me & my husband was standing right there...I wanted to jump up & down...mixed feelings for sure. I really feel he'll come around but I know it will change our lives. It is going to be as difficult for him to see me eating small portions. He's not going to think I'm eating enough. We have to take care of ourselves though.

You have a great positive attitude. I look forward to your postings. You have been so successful and I know you've worked hard for it.

Best wishes on your continued journey.:clap2:

Carol

Another Dr. Blackstone patient. I am very very pleased with her office. I was banded about 1.5 years ago, had a minor set back but im back on the road to being a new thinner me.

Hi ethansgrandma! I'm sorry to hear about your set back, but you have done a great job on your loss and you're gonna make it. I feel a little silly, but I just discovered (yesterday) that there are before & after pics on this site. I was so inspired and looked at them all! I love this site, you get the good, bad & the ugly and support beyond expectations. Hang in there.....we're all going to get there!:clap2: I feel better already, just because I made the decision to go forward. I swear my posture is even better....I feel a little lifted. That's good!

Thanks for your note.

Best Wishes,

Carol

Another Dr. Blackstone patient. I am very very pleased with her office. I was banded about 1.5 years ago, had a minor set back but im back on the road to being a new thinner me.

SElaine,

Thank you! I was so shocked when they called me & my husband was standing right there...I wanted to jump up & down...mixed feelings for sure. I really feel he'll come around but I know it will change our lives. It is going to be as difficult for him to see me eating small portions. He's not going to think I'm eating enough. We have to take care of ourselves though.

You have a great positive attitude. I look forward to your postings. You have been so successful and I know you've worked hard for it.

Best wishes on your continued journey.:clap2:

Carol

Carol,

I have experienced (and still do!) so many mixed feelings. I guess it's just part of the process. You are right, though; We must take care of ourselves and make that our priority. Hopefully, everything else falls into place.

Only 2 days left until your appt. Are you getting excited?

Carol,

I have experienced (and still do!) so many mixed feelings. I guess it's just part of the process. You are right, though; We must take care of ourselves and make that our priority. Hopefully, everything else falls into place.

Only 2 days left until your appt. Are you getting excited?

Thank you for your response! YES, I am excited about my appointment. There are so many different preop & postop stories on the liquids, mushys etc. I look forward to knowing what I'll be doing per this Dr.'s instructions. They said to expect to be there 4 to 5 hours. Pyscho testing & evaluation, meet with dietician and consult with doc. Have written down my questions.

I understand the ups & downs / mixed feelings. I suppose that is part of our journey in the decision making process and living it. I want this, I believe this is the tool to help me get to a healthier weight & life.

Thanks so much!

Carol

Carol,

who is doing your band? i just dont remember reading it anywhere. i have a friend who is going thru this appt today.

Carol,

who is doing your band? i just dont remember reading it anywhere. i have a friend who is going thru this appt today.

Hi! My appointment is at Scottsdale Bariatric with Dr. Blackstone. How about your friend?

Carol

Thank you for your response! YES, I am excited about my appointment. There are so many different preop & postop stories on the liquids, mushys etc. I look forward to knowing what I'll be doing per this Dr.'s instructions. They said to expect to be there 4 to 5 hours. Pyscho testing & evaluation, meet with dietician and consult with doc. Have written down my questions.

I understand the ups & downs / mixed feelings. I suppose that is part of our journey in the decision making process and living it. I want this, I believe this is the tool to help me get to a healthier weight & life.

Thanks so much!

Carol

Carol,

I won't have much of a chance to visit the board during the next few days, but I wanted to say good luck with your appt. tomorrow. Please check back and let us know how it goes! :biggrin1: