just starting the lapband process

[zabrim 0]

i am just started my process with the lapband , i am schedule for orientation for april 9th , 2008 . What i would like to know from those who have already gone through with the surgery , is what can i expect ,how long is the process before i can have it done , and how did you feel after the surgery . My sister had it done about two weeks ago and has already lost 14 lbs but i still want to hear from other people who has done it , because everyone's experience is different . Please feel free to write me at zabrim@aol.com , good luck to everyone , i hope you achieve your desired weight lost .

[Elisabethsew 50]

Welcome. I would advise you to read over the many posts. The best answer is to do whatever your surgeon tells you to. Your surgeon's office can give you a list of all of their requirements so that you can get started meeting them. Some people bounce back fast from the surgery and others require up to 2 weeks to start feeling human. LOL.

[TerriDoodle 6]

i am just started my process with the lapband , i am schedule for orientation for april 9th , 2008 . What i would like to know from those who have already gone through with the surgery , is what can i expect , This board is FULL of messages about people's general experiences and that is a wonderful source of info. Just sit back and read read read!

how long is the process before i can have it done , if you are using insurance to pay for it the process can be anywhere from 2 weeks to 12 months! If you are self-pay the process can be anywhere from 1 day to 2 months. Obviously there are many, many variables.

and how did you feel after the surgery . Again, everyone is different. For me, I was in a fair amount of discomfort for 6 days...then POOF! I was much better! For those 6 days I was able to get around with no problem, even went shopping for a bit on day 2, but I was tired much of the time and wish I'd had 10 days off of work. (I had a week)

My sister had it done about two weeks ago and has already lost 14 lbs but i still want to hear from other people who has done it , because everyone's experience is different . Please feel free to write me at zabrim@aol.com , good luck to everyone , i hope you achieve your desired weight lost . :crying:

I hope that helps!