Hi there,

Just wondered if anyone out there has had to stay overnight at the TLBC? I'm being banded on October 18, 2007 and I'm freaking out because I have never had surgery! I have to stay the night! I have started the Pre-Op Diet and am only on day 3. God Help Me!!! lol!

I was also wondering if the band ever slips or erodes, do we pay again to have it re-installed if that's what we opt to do? or will Dr. Yau fix the issue without having to pay again? Sorry, this is all pretty new to me!

Wecome to the other side Hope. Sure glad you had no complications. I was the same. Now the work begins to learn how to change your eating habits. Please continue obeying the rules by sticking to the fluids, full fluids, mushies and don't rush the time table. If you give your band lots of time to heal, your success shouldl be assured. Doddie.

congradulations hope36ca.You are on the banded side. I thought your surgery was on oct 16.

I had my surgery at TLBC January 25th 2007 and the staff was great . You'll be fine and they'll take care of you, don't worry. This is the best decision of your life- getting the band.