PRBlazin99

Hi everyone I just got my surgery date and its June 12th!! I was woundering if anyone else was having it in June too. Let me know!! Jenna

Hi My name is Jenna and I am having my surgery June 12th 2009. I wanted to know if anyone had Dr. Valin? If anyone has how is the pre op diet? Please get back to me. Thanks Jenna:smile:

Hey everyone I just got banded on June 12th!!!! Everything went well. Just a lot of gas but walking works.. So everyone walk, walk, walk! Anyone who is getting it done dont be nervous! Its a cake walk, just do what they say, and try to get a night stay in the hosp so they can control your pain meds. I cant wait for the results! Good luck.. Jenna

Hey June banders !! I am going in for my endoscopy,EKG, and blood work tomorrow. They said I will be sedated does that mean I will be completly out? I am so excited my date is June 12th which in next Friday... Congrats to anyone who has had the surgery or is having it in the future. Good luck and if anyone has any advice please let me know. Thanks guys! Jenna

Hey My surgery date is june 12th to. I would love to chat more so get back to me if you can. My name is Jenna and I live in CT. Thanks J

Hey Guys! My date is June 12th!! Anyone else june 12th? Get back to me june banders we are all in this together! thanks Jenna

Hi Thanks so much for replying. You said the pre op diet is tough, how so? If you can just give me some tips that would be great!! My surgery is June 12th and I havent heard anything from them since my last appointment, should I call them? I feel like I should be doing something but I just dont know what. How did the payment work? Will I be able to do a monthly payment with the hospital? Sorry I have so many questions... If you can get back and tell me anything about it I would appreciate it so much! Thank you for your time. Jenna

Thank you so much for the advice. I am very excited and not so much nervous yet. I am just trying to keep calm and take one day at a time before the surgery. I am having it done at St Raphels in New haven by Dr. Elmer Valin. Who was your Dr? How did you feel when you woke up from the surgery? That I think is my biggest concern. I remember when I got my toncils out a long time ago when I woke up I just threw up and felt so nauseus. Ugh I dont want to feel that way. I am going to get a journal today and start writing in it. I am also going to take some pictures of myself. Well congrats on making it so far and for approaching your goal. Please write if you can! Thanks again Jenna ~ :tongue_smilie:

Thank you so much for writing to me. Are there any tips or advice you can give me? Let me know and thank you again! Jenna

Hi CT man When are you having your surgery? I just got my surgery date. June 12th!!! I am so excited. I already went through the process withe dietician, sych, and testing. Hopefully we can chat and if you have any questions let me know. Hope to hear from you! Jenna

Thank you so much for all the advice and support. I really appreciate it soo much. I have been learning more and more each day and its great. Monday I began eating healthier lots of fruit and vegs, staying away from bread and all the little junk foods. I want to be a step ahead when I get my surgery. I found a Dr that my primary physition reccomended and his name is Dr. Valin. he is in New haven and I am going to talk to him on Monday afternoon. I cant wait to start my new life, i need a change... for me! Well Happy New Year to everyone! If anyone has any advice for my first consultation please let me know. Thanks Jenna

Hi CT Banders!! I am so happy that I found you all... I live in Hamden CT and I finally got my first consultation which is on Monday. I am excited and nervous!! I am 340lbs and I am 27 years old. I am married and just bought our first house. My primary Dr reccomended that I get this surgery before I get any older. I have a high BMI and I have no energy. I am a Chef so that makes it even harder. I want to be able to run around that kitchen like I am 27, and I want to be able to have a baby soon. My doctor doenst want me getting pregnant being this weight. We need to all stick together! The CT Banders. Please write me back anyone from CT Jenna~

hi Thank you so much for getting back to me. I just finished the online seminar and the registration and now I guess I just have to wait until they call me. Did it take a long time for them to call you? What is the first meeting with him entail? I just have so many questions and I am so glad that I found someone from CT! WAHOO Well thank you and please get back to me soon. Jenna

My name is jenna and anyone is Ct that has had Dr Valin can you just let me know any info you can give me. I will appreciate it so much Thanks Im from Hamden CT Jenna

Hi my name is Jenna and I live in Hamden CT I want to make an appointment with Dr Valin because my general doctor wants me to have the lap band. Is there any information I should know before I make an appointment? Please get back to me if you can. My e mail adress is PRBlazin99@aol.com I check that more than this. If you can get back to me I would really appreciate it! Thanks Jenna

Hey My name is Jenna and I live in Connecticut. I am thinking of getting banded but I havent spoken to my Doctor yet. I made an appointment with her for next week but I am so curious about the band and the results of people who have gotten it done already. I am very overweight and I have been my whole life. I just want to be healthy and comfortable with myslef. Two people I know had it done and have had great results. Can anyone tell me more or give me some advice... Hope to meet everyone! Jenna ~