getting banded on March 19th

[nurselori73 0]

CBK, you were wondering why i'm useing a surgeon who has never done the procedure before.....My insurance won't cover the procedure, and I don't have the cash to self-pay. This surgeon is doing it for free for three of us so he can get certified. There will be a proctor there and he is experienced. But, yes, I am terrified. Obviously if not for the financial reasons, I would have gone for someone more experienced. I wanted to take out a loan and go to mexico for the procedure but my friends and family threw a fit. They're probably right...I'm a single mom of three living paycheck to paycheck.

[cbk 1]

I wish you the very best of luck, I'm praying for you

[cbk 1]

i'm also bring banded that day where are you?

[nurselori73 0]

I'm in Parkersburg, WV.

[tenten 0]

Nurselori I'm sure you are in good hands. I will be praying for all of us getting banded. Can't wait

[travellegal 0]

Just a few more days and we will be banded. My surgery is the 19th as well. Nervous, excited and a little scared.

[travellegal 0]

Hi;

My surgery is scheduled for March 19th at 7:30 a.m. I have to be at the hospital at 6:00. We live 1 hour away so we will be up very early. I hope they give me something to relax me when I get there. How are you doing? I don't start liquids until the day before surgery. So today is the last eating day for a while. Think I'll have something good.

[nurselori73 0]

travellgal, good luck on wednesday, i'll be thinking of you. your surgery is just before mine. I am scheduled to be there at 8:30 am. If you need something to help you relax, don't be ashamed to ask for it. I have had many surgeries in my young life. At the facility I work at, we give almost everyone something to help them relax while they are in the holding area. It's normal to be nervous. But if you've seen the statistics, rarely ever is there a problem with this procedure. Good luck and best wishes on a wonderful surgery. we should keep in touch. I'll be back on here when I get home. I have to stay overnight after the procedure. I've been on liquids for two weeks so I envy you that you get to eat something good tonight. Savor every morsel.

[bratz98363 0]

Hi All,

My name is Lorinda. I am scheduled to be banded on March 21st. I have been on my pre-op diet since march 6th. I have lost about 8-10 pounds. my doctor wanted me to lose 10-15 pounds before surgery. I am scared if I don't lose the amount he asks he will cancel my procedure. however, I am so excited about my procedure. good luck to everyone. I look forward to hearing about all of the successes.

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[lonestar5212 0]

Had my surgery last Fri. 3-14, so I am here to wish all of you having surgery this week, good luck. It has only been three days, and I feel pretty good. Welcome to bandland!!!

[losing it in ne 0]

my date is set for 4/10 and I can't wait. One thing I noticed is that most of you only have 100-120 pounds to lose while I have 190 after already losing 30 on my own. Maybe most with my wieght have by-pass surgery but I don't medically qualify for that and I really didn't want it any way. The band suits my life philosophy better. Is there anyone out htere who has as much to lose as I do. I also have always been heavy. Just thinking of a thin life is kind of scary. I don't know if I'll know what to do. It has been a long and emotional journey to get to this point but I know I am ready and have already made many of the lifestyle changes that need to occur now I just need the tool. Gosh I can hardly wait. I was postponed and cried I was so disappointed but it's only 3 more weeks and I have waited this long so I'll get through it. I'm sure I'm going to need lots of help so I am going to rely on all of you to drag me through the rough spots. Thank goodness for this website.

counting the days:thumbup:

[kobae 0]

Good luck to everyone for the 19th, tho I hope non of us need luck.

[RealtorCarol 0]

Hi I'm Carol in Texas. I would love to share emails so we can keep together with our March Banding. Its been 4 days. I am nervous but excited. How about you? I hear so many success stories.

For those of you who just had this. Are you bloated and swollen still?

[ttay 0]

Hello to Everyone,

I am new to this website and I must say that I have learned a great deal of information about the Lapband. I am scheduled for surgery March 21, 2008. I am excited, nervous, and scared. I have never had surgery so this is very new to me.

[gina0922 0]

cbk

Best of luck to you. Let us know how everything comes out and keep us updated on your progress.

Gina