Hello all:

I came here for some info. I have gone thru the steps for this lapband and if all goes well I can be banded late Januray 08 - mid feb 09.

I have struggled with my weight for all of my 38 yrs. I see this as a way to gain some sort of management.

I am exited but also have lots of questions and am very very nervouse to be sedated. Does anyone have any words of encouragement on this whole procedure?

My surgeon will be Dr. Benevides with True Results. Does anyone have any comments on this doctor and his bedside manner?

Edited December 14, 200817 yr by lmccoy

Is the True Results office near where you live so you can go back easily to get fills and follow-up care?

That's the first "thing"...follow up is as important as the surgery!

I don't know about that specific doctor but can tell you my surgery was an easy breeze. I went out easy, came to easy, didn't even have a sore throat from being intubated, went home the same day and needed only 2 doses of pain meds. The surgery is the easy part!

Edited December 14, 200817 yr by RestlessMonkey

I'll tell you how it went for me. They rolled me into preop,

the nurse stopped by for some encouraging words, the anesthesiologist stopped by for some encouraging words and the next thing I literally knew was the nurse in recovery saying "Wake up!Your surgery is over!".:frown: I went home the same day. The next night to my daughter's 8th grade night for basketball-( I made it but it was a little rough).

The hardest part about all of it is the week long pre surgery diet.

Follow your doctor's eating and drinking rules. It's really not that difficult to do. It is like second nature to me now.

I did not have a hunger pang for at least a month after surgery. Then it is just incredible the small amount of food you eat and yet stay not hungry for hours.

I like it because I eat whatever I want(following the rules)

just not near as much.

It is the best thing I have ever done for myself!

I had my surgery Oct. 31 2007, I have lost 75 pounds and am 5-10 pounds from my goal.

Good luck to you!

i am 23 days from my last nutrition visit and my 10 day post op diet! im so excited and nervous...but more excited...anyway..thanks for the encouragement. i love hearing how everyone is happy they made this decision.