Hi all. I just had banding 3 days ago. This was without much preparation as it was a snap decision made only 3-1/2 days before the surgery. Plus, I worked 3 very hectic shifts before I caught a plane (with no sleep) to go for the surgery.

So.....

I'm probably going to have a lot of questions.

Thanks in advance for all your help!!:thumbup:

Firstly, welcome to LapBandTalk.com

Well I must say that was quite a whirlwind decision. Just my opinion but I think this sort of thing should have been a little better planned out. There are so many factors going into this surgery and should not be taken so lightly.

I'm sure you will find lots of information here useful to you. Best wishes to you. Your life will certainly change from here on.

Congrats on having the band, I just had mine done a few days ago to.

How did you get it done so fast? For me, and many people on here there are many tests and dr appointments that are needed.

A psych evaluation (mine took 2 months to get)

a gall bladder ultra sound

a physical

Insurance approval took months

a endoscopy (mine too a few months)

Sleep apnea diagnoses

Initial visit

Nutrionalist visits

Plus your suppose to go on a pre op diet for 2 months prior to shrink the liver ( i honesty did it, but struggeled)

Mine was 11 months of all of this

So how were you able to even get seen by a safe surgeon so fast? I only ask because Im a little jealous. Hope your feeling better

Welcome to banded life and your journey to a happy, healthier, more confident you.