Hi everyone,

I finally did it. After all the struggles of the past year and 1/2 I finally got my approval and my surgery date March 31. Can I join a group for march bandsters? I am so excited but scared at the same time. I know this is normal but I do have a few questions. Can someone please tell me what I should have at home for meds and food before surgery. I saw somewhere on here that someone took some sort of medication so they wouldnt throw up. One of my fears is that and band slippage. Would I know if I were in trouble and had a slip or blockage? I had to travel 200 miles to a specialist because of a huge 5cc hiatal hernia so I am concerned that if something happens, i have so far to travel. I really like my dr, Dr Kelly of worcester Ma. He has done these since 99 and has never had any problems other than one infected port. He uses Johnson and Johnson bands. Does anyone know anything about these bands. Yesterday I was on cloud nine . Today I am stressing over no pizza, soda, and bread. I know this is going to be just what I need but its scary. I am putting my faith into this forum and you guys. I figure you all can't be wrong. Sometimes its hard to let go and just put your faith in the unknown. On the other hand, I know things are going to change and be better. I cant wait. I am finally getting my new beginning.......

New beginnings.

CONGRATS! You WON'T regret it for a minute!!! Everyone is a little nervous waiting, but then it's awesome! You can still eat pizza and bread, and I drink diet coke once in a while, but I promise you, it will have an entirely different meaning to you! It just won't be that big of a deal! Slippage is pretty rare, so don't worry about it! Don't even send that energy out to the universe! Think health and joy and all good stuff!!! Can't wait for you to be in!!!

Congratulations Newbeginnings!! It is so exciting isn't it? I am getting banded on March 19, and have been waiting a long time as well! I've read on here of the feelings of "stressing over food" referred to as "grieving food". And it is so true.. I didn't have this issue until I got my date.. Maybe because it has finally become a reality?? I am trying to drop some weight before surgery, so I am doing the low carb thing. (no pre-op diet here... ) However, with "grieving food", I just want to experience these few things one more time.. but at the same time, not blow my weight loss so far.. Ughh, it's never ending! lol..

As for a hiatal hernia.. I read on here that they can sometimes cause complications with the band. When I had my final consult with my surgeon I asked him about this. He said it is not very common, but if I wanted, he would stitch it up for me during surgery. I didn't have the measurements of mine, though.. I would definitely ask your surgeon if you haven't already:)

Anyhoooo, sorry to ramble on, just wanted to congratulate you, and wish you luck! Come on down to the March 2008 forum, you may find a surgery buddy!

:)Kerri

p.s. there is a list of stuff to have pre op for your post op here-

Sorry, I don't know how to just grab the link for you:)

Go to home page

4 forums down "Lapband Surgery FAQ'S and References"

7 threads down "post op list"

Congratulations!!!!!!!!

Hi Barbie

that would be cool for all of us bandsters to go on a cruise. The whole ship could be us talking about our success and problems. It sure would be awesome to meet some of these nice people on lap band talk. when were you banded?

Kathy

i wasn't banded yet...i'm just starting the process but i know it's all going to work out and I'll be banded soon...i just wanted to start my ticker (that's in my signature) as soon as I could...kind of a positive motivation thing...

I'd DEFINATELY going on that cruise though! Anyone who wants to go is welcome!

Congrats! You should check out the Massachusetts board, we have set up a thread for those using UMASS.

Hi Kathryn,

how do i get to the umass thread? I would really like to check that out. Did you have your band there? I stayed the same this week, thank god. I am still fighting the demons that say "eat while you can" I really can't wait though. I want to conquere the food thing once and for all and I think my band can really help me. Has anyone named their band or is that too weird?

New beginnings