My lap band surgery is scheduled for November 14,2007. My surgeon is Dr. Singh at St.Agnes Hospital in Baltimore, Maryland. I'm starting to get a little nervous, but I have been fighting with my weight for so long, that I can't wait to be banded. Is their anyone on this forum that used Dr. Singh? Also how long will my stomach be swollen, after the surgery, can someone enlighting me?:help:

Preciouspup, can you feel your port if you rub your hand across your belly?

Will I feel my most success, after my first fill? I don't feel no restriction right now and its myself thats stopping me from pigging out. Can and can't wait to see the pounds melt away.

Yes I can feel my port. It's kinda wierd to feel something under your skin isn't it. You will see your most success when you get to a proper fill level. Sometimes that takes more then one fill. For me it was my 3rd fill. Kinda frustrating but well worth it once I got there. I lost slow to begin with, so don't beat yourself up if thats what happens. Right now it is alot of will power. It will get better!

It's nice that someone else knows how I'm feeling. Whoever created this web site, did an awesome job. It's nice to communicate with someone who been through, what I'm going through. Thank you preciouspup for your great advice.

Glad to hear you are doing well! I just got my surger date--Jan 2nd! I am excited and nervous--hearing your story helps. I think you will do very well. Keep getting better and keep us updated!

We all need each other, when going through his thing called weight loss.

Went to my first post appt. Loss 9 pounds since banded on Nov. 14. I'm now able to eat pureed food. On my way, on my way. Anyone who reads my post and is having second thoughts on surgery, the pain is worth seeing the pounds go down. The pain last for a number of days, but the weight loss can last forever. Pride of my band.

BabyCat, thats great progress! Its really helpful to hear about the process first hand and how everyone deals with it. Cant wait for January 17th now!

Good luck SJK, you have my blessings. Before you know it January the 17th will be here and you to will be banded for life.

Good job with the weight loss!! I am getting so excited!