Good Morning Everyone,

I was told about this site by a patient that I met at my doctor's office that just had lap-band 2 weeks ago. My scheduled date for surgery is December 4. Ok, my name is Gretchen, I'm 30 and live in a suburb of Washington DC. I'm on here to start my weight loss journey with others that have experienced lap-band; learn from each of you; and hopefully share my experience post-op. I really can't wait to start this process!

Gretchen

Hi Gretchen,

Welcome to lap band talk. there are some really great people here, very supportive. I haven't been banded yet, but I've learned so much just from being here. You have definitely come to the right place.

Congratulations on getting a surgery date, and please keep us posted on how things are going. Do you have to do a pre op liquid diet?

The best of luck to you!

Hi Debbie,

Thanks for the welcome. I was not given a pre-op diet at all, but reading the forums, I'm thinking that I should put myself on a pre-op diet. I'm going to do some research and figure something out!

So, what step of the process are you in right now?

Gretchen, it's been a circus, but I've had my initial consultation with the surgeon, and I just took the psychological evaluation, for the secondd time. Now, I'm told, that as soonas the psychologist completes her report a request for approval for surgery will go to my insurance, and then I'll take nutrition classes and all the pre op testing. I'm just so happy to finally have the ball rolling I don't care that I will probably have to take my cardiology exam again too. Thank you for asking.

I'll be following your progress and hope everything goes well.

Hi, not new to forum, but this is my first time talking to anybody. I was approved and started my psych eval and PT waiting on the nutritionist to call to make my appt. I wil meet with the surgeon on November 26 to go over everything. My date will be December 10 or 12. Im excited about the whole thing and a little scared at the same time.

Hi pfrance,

Congratulations! I don't blame you for being excited and scared; in fact I think that's probably normal, based on all the things I've read. Be sure to let us know which date you get, and good luck!

Hi,

My surgery is also scheduled for Dec. 4th. I'm nervous-scared and a whole lot of other things. My we both have a successful surgery and speedy recovery.

Hi Gretchen,

by the time you read this, you will have been banded. I hope all goes well, and will look forward to hearing your surgery day story when you are up to it.

Wishing you all the best.