serasmom

I am SO excited about my upcoming surgery! I have been on somewhat of an emotional roller coaster since "the date" has been set. Just wanted to join this forum to meet others going through the same experiences and for support as well. I am an insulin Type I diabetic and am hoping the lap band with help with my diabetes too. Any suggestions/warnings/words of encouragement before my surgery?? Hopefully not too many warnings though!

Moody is right down the road! Maybe 5 minutes. Do you know someone there? Or traveling on business? I am so glad to hear about in and out in one day! I hate hospitals and really do not want to be there any longer than I have to be. Also, hitting restrictions? Is that when you begin to feel the lap banding working? or feel the restrictions from eating? Sorry for so many questions, they come to me in spurts and it is great to have a place to ask them as they come to my mind, and actually have someone who can answer them!

Thank you for the tips! I am trying really hard not to put myself under too much stress and push myself too hard. I keep thinking "if this works" then I have to kick back to reality and realize it WILL work, not an option. Another question, have you found that most surgeries were out-patient? I am seeing a lot of overnighters on these forums. My doctor said it should be out-patient. Oh, and I live in AL but graduated from Tabb HS! Noticed your doc in Hampton Roads.