beckn

Just a little bit about myself. I am 58 years old, married for 36 years to my high school sweetheart. We have two grown sons ages 21 and 29. My 29 year old is getting married in July. I have been an RN for over 30 years and work in the Pre Op Testing area of the hospital. I see many Lap Band patients prior to their surgeries. I do all the lab work and EKG,s and any other tests that the surgeon orders. I have been inspired by my LB patients to pursue this for myself. I have always struggled with my weight my whole life, but going through memopause really changed my body and metabolism greatly. I have been on hundreds of diets and exercise programs and have spent thousands of dollars just to gain it all back and more. Does this sound familar to anyone?? I have been thinking and researching this surgery for over a year now. We have a fantastic bariatric program at the hospital where I work. The entire staff and surgeons are excellent. They have a very proactive pre and post op program with unlimited support available. I have been very impressed. The upcoming wedding of my son has been the catalist for me to have the surgery now. I wish I would have done it sooner but I wasn't quite ready. I am soooooooooooooooo ready now:biggrin2:. This website had been a tremendous help and resource to me. I have learned so much from the other members. I look forward everyday for my Lap Band Talk fix.. Best wishes to all. Becky (former fat chick)

I just found out today that my surgery date is May 12th!! It is happening so fast. I am worried but excited about the whole thing. I will start my protein fast on May 2nd. Any suggestions on the best drinks and tips on tolerating the fast. I also have to have an upper GI barium scan on May 1st. I am worried about that and the chance of becoming constipated from the barium. Any words of wisdom and encouragement will be greatly appreciated. I have decided to only tell my husband and sister about my surgery for now. I want to make sure I will actually lose weight before I let my friends know. What do you think about that? How have you all handled that situation.