Hello everyone,

My name is Brittney and I am due to be banded 4/30. I am very nervous, not because of the life altering change or surgery in general, I am nervous because of the crappy and extremely low rated hospital I will have my procedure at.:rolleyes2:

I have started my pre op better Md. diet and whoever conjured up that minestrone Soup needs a new job. The food is the pits.

Anyhow I am continuing to move forward. If anyone has tips for nervousness I would love to hear...

Brittney

Good for you... Its a long journey but the reward will be amazing. I too am going to have lapband done. I have done 3 or the 4 required tests (appts). I hope to have surgery May 28th. Could you let me know your progress after surgery? Thank you Kathy

I too am from michigan and got my band on Feb 26th. Where are you getting your band done. I go through the best program in Grand Rapids, MI. They have the most awesome support group and aftercare. Good luck with the surgery, it is worth it.:rolleyes2:

Hi there Brittney

Welcome and congrats on your date. I was banded in Melbourne, Australia, on the 23rd April and am doing ok (touch wood!). Feeling a lot better now that I can have full fluids (milk, yoghurt, Protein drinks, smoothies, pureed Soups, etc). Can't comment on your hospital in the US however I do wish you a recovery like mine has been so far.

There's a forum for all the April bandster's HERE - in case you'd like to share experiences with others of us being banded at around the same time. It's a wonderful place for support.

Also, you've been added to the list of April bandsters HERE.