Am getting the lap band, just waiting for a date but just scared, I know this is the right thing to do:unsure:, but fear won't leave me alone, please if you live in overland park or around johnson county let's do this together.

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Welcome AnyaK, good luck on your insurance approval, my insurance approval came within a couple of weeks! They just wanted an additional letter from my PCP that I was healthy enough for the surgery then it was a go ahead! I am so thrilled as I am sure you will be. How many times have you met Dr. H? I only had one consult with him. I kindof wish I knew him better but I liked him when we spoke. Do you know if you have to go to the Hospital or are you having it at New Hope? Do you have any friends that have had it? I don't so this website is a great help with information ! My surgery is Monday so I will check in and let you all know how it goes! Take care! Cara

Cara, I have been thinking about you. How did it go? I hope all is well. I'm looking forward to hearing from you.

Anya

Cara, I have been thinking about you. How did it go? I hope all is well. I'm looking forward to hearing from you.

Anya

Hi Anyak, I think all is fine. After the surgery I did the barium swallow to make sure the band was in the right place but the radiologist felt it looked to tight and rang the doctor. I had to wait at that point for them to let me go home. I thought I was staying overnight but he likes to send his patients home the same day. He did call to say as long as I was tollerating swallowing water and eating jello that I was ok. Having lots of gas pain the last 2 days I hope it's gas and not the liquids backing up? Anyone out there know? Thanks for checking up on me!

Cara, good to here from you. I have read on here about all the gas people have for a couple of days. Do you feel Dr. H has LISTENED to you concern? If you do, then everything should be OK. Are you allowed to take anything for it? Gas really hurts. that along w/ the surg pain must be very bad. Im thinking of you. I want it all to be good. Keep in touch if your up to it.

Anya

Hi all,

I* had Dr. Hitchcock and he is wonderful! My surgery was in dec. and I've lost 45 lbs. Do what he says, follow the diet prescribed and you will do fine!

Good luck!