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Hello, I am scheduled for my band on Jan 3rd and just found out this week that my Dr has moved into his own building and it is a same day procedure. At his old facility it was an overnight stay. How have you all done with same day procedures? Lois

Everyone, Thank you very much for your responses. I am self pay, and like I said, I was scheduled for a overnight stay at a Surgery Center. My Doctor has went out on his own, and is in a new facality by himself, and it does not offer overnight stay. It is one day stay. I was just worried about the short stay as apposed to overnight stay. You all have calmed my fears, thank you very much. Good luck to all. Lois

Bev, I am so proud of you. I can not wait for my Dr to say the same thing to me. Keep up the good work, and keep me posted.I love hearing about you and your husbands success. Lois

Hello, I will be banded in Jan and have chosen to keep my surgery low key. I of course have discussed it with my bf, he went to the seminar with me. I told my Mom and then I wrote a letter to my three brothers explaining what I was going to do, how much I had researched it. My family knows how I have struggled all my life with weight, they have seen the many diets, the many regains. They have all been positive and want to help me in any way they can. I requested that they not tell anyone else until i feel more comfortable with it. At work I have told my boss, only because of the time off, and the fmla paperwork. I again asked her not to mention it to anyone else. I work nights, pretty much by myself, so I will not have all the people watching and wondering about my eating. I know at some point I will feel more comfortable talking about it.But right now, I want it low key. I am just ready to have it done.

Hello all, I will finally be banded on Jan 3rd of 08. This has been a long journey so far. I started researching in Jan of 07, had a surgery date of Aug 30. A day before my surgery the Anathesiaologist canceled my surgery. I know have to get my self excited again and get my mind and body ready all over again. I am here to tell you that being on a two week liquid diet is no fun only to have the surgery canceled. I lost 24 lbs during the two weeks but have gained it all back. TALK ABOUT DISSAPOINTMENT. I ate everything in sight for about a week. I am slowly getting back on the right path and getting geared up for the surgery. Good luck to all the other Jan banders.

Kaohinani, How wonderful !!!!!!!!!! I am so proud of you. keep up the good work.I can not wait to be where you are at. I am rescheduled for Dec 18th... tentatively. Lois

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Hi Mike, from the Mo side, but work in Overland park.Dr Malley will be doing my surgery. Who are you having yours done with?

Hey all, I am from KC also. live 2 miles from Worlds of Fun. Will be doing the Lap Band soon with Malley. Hopefully by the end of the year. Had to cancel Aug 29th band due to calcium levels. I am self pay.

I guess the high calcium is a risk as far as anathesia, what ever they would have given me could interact with the high calcium and cause my electrolites to go wacky. it was a risk to my heart,and uncontrolable muscle spasms. it was the anathesia dr that actually canceled it.So I have to take care of this calcium level before I can be banded. from what my primary Dr. can tell, it is probably hyperparathyroidism. Which would probably result in surgery on that. Removal of the BAD parathyroid/s. I am going to try and maintain low quanity of food, and also be very careful on what I eat. No pop, no snacks,no bread,potatoes ect. Of course when I get ready for the band, I will have to do the two week liquid diet AGAIN.... keep me posted on how you and hubby are doing. and feeling. Lois

Hey all, Has anyone out there had their surgery canceled or postponed due to high Calcium in their labs? I am sceduled for thurs the 30th and have had my labs drawn twice for high calcium. The dr is not in the office today and nurse did not know if he would cancel. thanks for any help that anyone can give me. Tomorrow am is a long time from now :think Lois

April, I will have surg on Aug 30th, and started my two week liquid diet on Thursday. My diet from My Dr is as follows. Did your Dr give you a liquid diet to follow? 1. I can have 4 liquid protein drinks a day. must be under 200 calories, and around 20 grms protein. I use the powder and liquid made by EAS.They are Whey protein.I find mine at walmart and target. 2. I can consume any amount of the following liquids, sugar free drinks ie...tea, coffee,flavored waters, srystal light. Broth that is reduced sodium. Sugar free popsicles, sherbet, jell-o. 3. In moderation, I can have 2 cups of the following, Gatorade, Juice, skim milk and diet soda. Two days into it and it is not to bad, I drink alot of water also. I just keep telling my self that this is the last time I will have to Diet !!!!! The band will be my tool forever. Lois

HEY ALL, I AM TO BE BANDED THE 30TH OF AUG, AND WAS GOING TO START REPLACING A MEAL WITH THE EAC WHEY PROTEIN. I DRANK IT NO PROBLEM, BUT THEN ABOUT 10 MIN LATER I GOT SICK TO STOMACH AND THREW UP. WHAT DID I DO WRONG? DRINK TO FAST? TO MUCH POWDER? ANYONE ELSE HAVE THIS HAPPEN? THANKS, LOIS:omg:

I have had the myoplex and yes, it is good. I tried the powder again today and drank it alot slower and it helped. I still felt a little sick, but did not throw up. Thank you very much for your reply. I know I will have alot of questions coming up. thanks again.

THANKS FOR RESPONDING, I WAS JUST FREAKING OUT. HERE I HAD NOT EVEN STARTED MY PRE -OP AND GETTING SICK. I WILL TRY ANOTHER BRAND IF DELUTING IT DOES NOT HELP. THANKS AGAIN. :phanvan

HELLO, I AM LOIS FROM KANSAS CITY MO. I AM SCHEDULED FOR LAP BAND WITH DR MALLEY ON AUG 30TH