I'm new here and looking for some lap band buddies... My surgery is set for February 10th, 2009 with Dr. Ikramuddin at the University of Minnesota-Fairview Medical Center. If you'd like to chat, check out my profile and drop me a line.:thumbup:

Hi there,

Dr. Ikramuddin is my Doctor, too! My surgery is Dec. 30th and I am on the 2 week pre op diet- ack!

I live in St. Paul, where are you? Are you going to be able to attend the support meetings at the hospital?

~Stephanie

Hey Stephanie!

Nice to finally hear back from someone! So Dec. 30th is your big day? My surgery got moved up to Jan. 20th, so not too long after you! I'm getting a bit anxious to be quite honest. This Friday is the patient ed class and next Tuesday is final visit with the "team". How is your pre-surgery diet? Is that all liquid? That is tough to do over Christmas! I'll definitely be doing the support classes at the U as often as possible...maybe we'll be able to connect sometime there. I live about 30 minutes south of the cities. Current wt is 246 and my goal range is 160-170. Let's keep in touch during our jouneys...~Natalie

Hi Natalie,

I am getting nervous, too! Mostly about the anesthesia. My current weight is 257 and I want to get down to 165 or so. I can't imagine myself TOO skinny :thumbup: I have been heavy so long, and I don't want to lose my boobs! HAHA!

Man, you are having your final stuff done early- I just had mine a few days ago. Dr. I. puts you on slim-fast only 2 wees before if you do not hit your pre-surgery weight loss goal, let's just say, I didn't! I dieted my head off, and I gained a pound. Story of my life! I am very excited for this new beginning and look forward to being able to keep up with my kid!

It will be great to have a pal who lives pretty close and even has the same Doc! Maybe we can get fills together! :biggrin: Have a great night and nice to meet you!

~Stephanie

PS Are you on Facebook?