Anyone else getting banded on September 4th at Southern Surgical Hospital in Slidell?????

Hey!

No... I'm not but just wanted to send you well wishes from another 4th day banded baby. I just had mines done August 4th. Good Luck:biggrin2:

Hi, everyone

I am new to this site, just joined today. I am getting banded on September 4, too, but in Baltimore, Maryland. My doc is Andrew Averbach.

I am so excited! I can't wait to get this done and start my new life. Right now, my knees, legs, feet and back hurt so bad, I could scream.

Looking forward to participating in this site.

Kathy

Melolo: Congratulations! How are you feeling so far?

Skyelassie: Goodluck! I'm very excited! I have this constant back pain that I can't wait to not worry about! I'm so ready!

If you would like to check us out. Go to the 2008 Support Groups, September 2008.

We are getting quite a croud and everyone is fantastic:thumbup:

I can only say that personally I have received enormous support from everyone.

Thanks,

I feel a lot better since my post op checkup yesterday. The doctor put me on a puree diet until Sunday 8/17/08. It was confirmed that I did loose 12lbs since last Monday 8/4/08 (surgery day). They also made an appt for my first fill 9/12/08. Yeah:lol:

And I've found some relief from that pesky itching. They told me to take Benadryl and put some Hydrocortisone on my wounds. Aahh! What a relief.:crying:

I just wanted to chime in and wish you luck I am going in the day before you on the 3rd but in Central Dupage in IL

My surgery is Sept 2nd and I am in North Carolina getting a little bit scared. Pre-op is Aug 27th and meet with nutritionist on Aug 19th to go on special diet to shrink liver.

I am getting banded Sept 3!

I am in NC too! Where are you?

Linda I'm in Greensboro

Acck I can not believe that I will be banded on Sept 4th!!! I am going to be banded in Austin, TX by dr Stephen Fass. I am on my two week pre-opt diet at this point which consist of high protein / low carb (yummy :tt1:). I am so nervous at this point. I had to do the 6 mo weight study before insurance would approve me and I never thought this day would come, but now it is right around the corner!!!!! :tongue_smilie::thumbup::biggrin:

4th Sept. for me to be banded in Tasmania, Australia

Hi,

I am in the Uk and getting banded on the 3rd Sep.

However I am not sure I made the correct choice.

I am still not sure if I should have gone for the by pass.

How did you make your decision and why?

The reason I am not sure is because I am a finacing it myself and can not afford it not having results.

CrisBela

The reason I chose the band is because there is no cutting and rerouting of anything inside me, its reversible, and it is adjustable. I would say my favorite thing about it is that it can be adjusted according to how much restriction you need. The bypass is a bit riskier and it can not be adjusted like the band can.

EXACTLY my reasons Angelwhispers! Best choice of what's currently available.