Hello everyone,

My name is Doug and I will be having my lap band surgery on May 1st. I have been lurking and reading postings and thought it was time to introduce myself. This forum has been a life line. Everytime I had doubts about my decision to get banded, I would just come here and read your storys to reafirm that what I'm about to do is the correct thing for me.:thumbup:

Hi Doug & welcome, your getting banded on my birthday so it will be a good day for you :thumbup:

Welcome Doug! I'm not your in your neighborhood right now but will be in the future. Bought some land outside of the little town of Bunn on Lake Royale a year ago. I was banded on March 23rd so just a few weeks into program. Have a year of coverage with my physician here in Texas so not moving until that year is up. Wishing you the best in your journey.

Jules

Hi Doug - I used to live in Morrisville a fews years back, I am now in Fuquay, not too far. Being banded has been the best thing I have done for myself. There are times I struggle with it but a lot of difficult things -the view is definitely worth the climb:smile:

Good Luck with your weight loss journey!

Congrats to you. I'm from Fayettevill, but I work in Raleigh. Keep up the good work.

Hey Doug!

I hope your banding went well. I'm in Wendell, just outside of Raleigh. I'm hoping to have my banding in the next few months. Keep us up to date on how you're doing.

Thanks Chad. Everyone day it gets a little easier. Last night I did begin to get some hunger pains. The thought of clear broth gives me nausea, so I took a fellow poster's advice and bought some regular chicken and vegetable Soup and strained out all the solids. Boy did that help with the hunger sensations. There are so many different post op diets guides from very reputable organizations. My doctor wants a totally clear liquid diet for the first week followed by a full liquid diet the following week. The vast majority of post op diets just require full liquid for 2 weeks post op with many only advising Clear Liquids for the first couple of days. I think I may add a Protein Shake or no sugar added carnation instant Breakfast drink to my diet now. I feel like I am running out of energy just on clear liquids.

Where are you going to nursing school? I have been a nurse for over 10 years and have loved every year of it. I was in the military right out of high school and then spent 10 years working on Capitol Hill in DC. Becoming a nurse was the best career move ever. I received my BSN and Masters in Health Systems Administration from George Mason University in Northern Virginia. I currently work as the associate executive director and licensed nursing home administrator for a large retirement community here in NC. I love geriatrics.