Pam92

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I am sure you can do this! If I believe I can then you can believe in yourself. That is what it will take is believeing in yourself. Remember with a good support system, a good doctor and faith you will be fine !!!

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MSLADY - Hi there. I too, am new to all of this. I am scheduled to have my surgery on 12/9. Haven't posted in a group like this before. Hopefully we can help each other out in postings and in banding. I look forward to taking our journey togeather! Take care. Pam

Hey Season, sounds like you have a pretty good handle on the situation!! I was wondering . . . did you have an incision to have your band put in or was it done laproscopic? I was wondering because I read in your other writings that you had pain meds. Was the pain bad? I am scheduled to have surgery in the first part of Dec and I was just wondering what to expect...thanks for the help...

Hello all. I am scheduled to have my surgery on 12/9. Dr. Patching is my doctor. He has been really great so far and I don't expect it to change. I am nervous about the pre op diet. What do you eat to have 1000 cal a day? Any suggestions? Is there anyone in Sacramento out there? Let me know how you are doing...:thumbup:

You are an inspiration to everyone who wants to succeed with the lap band procedure. You should be very proud of yourself! We are proud of you.

My surgery is scheduled for 12/9. Haven't been given any pre-op instructions yet. Should happen in a couple of days or so. I am wondering about a pre-op diet. Will any one give me the info they were given by their docs? Just want to be prepared to be successful. Thanks. Pam

I have surgery scheduled for 12/9. Any pre op diet tips for me? Hope you are doing better. I bet you are. You sound positive.

This is Pam92. I am sure you are right and all the stuff we are going through now will be worth it, but it is nice to hear it from someone else that has had issues!

I certainly understand your stress. I am having trouble tracking my food and calories. I don't know why, but I am. Any suggestions on how to get with the program and do this? Went to my doctor a few weeks ago and didn't complete the form correctly. I had the food but not the calories. Any suggestions on where to get them? I still have no surgery date also. They certainly keep you jumping through hoops to get this done, but I guess it is necessary to be sure the person is willing to do what it takes to get the job done. Keep in touch..have you gotten your surgery date as of today - 10/29?? Best of luck.

I have lots of questions. I am still looking into banding vs. gastric bypass. Have the readers of this had the lap band? How has it helped you in your medical issues, i.e., diabetes, high blood pressure and the like? How fast have you lost weight? Have you had any problems with the procedure? I appreciate anyone and everyone who will help me with these questions. Pam92:scared2: