I will having my surgery on May 27 in Phoenix. Dr. Hilario Juarez is my surgeon on this. Fortunately, I will have family around for the first few days after surgery before I return home to Santa Fe. I feel I have good support from friends which will be important.

I am supposed to go in for pre-op testing on May 19. I am not sure what is involved with this. I have had the cardio stress test and echo cardiogram. I suppose this may involve some x-rays, just not sure what else is involved.

The postings here in the introductions reflect some of my concerns going into this. I have had weight problems most of my life. Even at my best weight (I was 15 lbs over the "ideal" weight on the weight chart, people still thought I was fat.

I see the band as a tool to more or less force me into portion control. I do eat healthy food as a type 2 diabetic. Portion control has been my biggest problem along with some issues around eating when depressed or anxious. I am being treated for the depression and anxiety.

Also, I am looking for any support groups in the Albuquerque/Santa Fe area. I am also interested in finding out if there is anyone in the area that does lap band adjustments.

Hello and welcome to LBT. You might look around at fill center usa or whatever they are they might have a location near there.

Thank you Brandy. There is a fill center usa in Albuquerque.

John

Hey there!! I am actually getting banded the same day (May 27) by Dr. Juarez too! What a small world!

Just wanted to say good luck on your journey!

Julie:thumbup:

Best wishes to you Julie! Definitely a small world.

John