shellyphaunts

ME!! ME!! ME!! *waves hand furiously and squirms in seat* I just got home from my pre-op visit. I'm reaaaaally excited, but also a bit nervous. I didn't even know it was groundhogs day on the second! Hugs,

Hey gang! I have my pre-op appointment day after tomorrow. :tt1: I am making a list of questions to ask my doctor. I was wondering, what kind of questions those of you who have been banded think I need to ask? Thanks so much in advance!:wub: Hugs,

:thumbup:Hi Ann!! Less than two weeks until your surgery! Are the days starting to crawl by yet? This week seems to be slower than most for me. And I am only going to my pre-op appt next week! LOL! Hugs,

Hi all! Hubby is Air Force. We've been stationed at: Chanute, Illinois~ 92 Malmstrom AFB, Montana~ 92-96 MacDill AFB, Florida~ 96-00 Hubby went to Korea 00-01, (kids & I came home to Tucson,AZ) Nellis AFB, Nevada~ 01-04 Davis Monthan AFB, Arizona 04-present We loved all the bases except for Nellis. Vegas is a filthy, nasty place to live. Especially if you have children. We are hoping to retire here in Tucson. This is where we both grew up and my family still lives here. :thumbup: Hugs,

Hey gang! I am in Tucson. I have a pre-op appt January 8th with Dr. Monash. Wondering what those of you who were banded by Dr. Monash think of him. I'm slightly nervous, but anxious to get banded!! Love to hear from ya! Hugs!

Hi all. I'm a Tucson gal and have a pre-op appt w/ Dr. Monash January 8th. Very excited. Slightly nervous. Anyone else banded by Dr. Monash?? Wondering what your experience was like. :thumbup: Hugs,

Okay, I had to share this.... This is my Lollipop! They could be twins!!!! :thumbup:

Chrissy, I think it's normal to be apprehensive before a surgery. {{HUGS!}} I have never been in an operating room before, so I am nervous too. And I don't even have a surgery date yet! LOL! So, do you have to do a two week pre-op diet? I have noticed some folks do a 2 week, some have a month pre-op diet, etc. Just curious. :biggrin:

NJGirl~ How did your class go?? Any good info you can share?? I'm having a bit of insomnia suddenly. I'm slightly anxious/excited/nervous about this process. :laugh: Hugs

I'm a Tricare gal. I started the process in September and just got my surgery approved last week. My pre-op appt is January 8th. It has been slow progress, but progress none the less. :laugh: Hugs!

Hey gang! I've been reading all the different posts tonight and a question popped into my head. Carbonated beverages. I have heard they are a no-no. However, some have said you can have them after a few months. Is this something that is doctor specific? I am a confirmed Diet Pepsi and Bud Light lovin gal. I haven't had either in about 4 weeks, since I quit smoking. But tonight I had a craving for both, so I made a wine cooler w/ Diet 7-up, and wondered if that would be acceptable once I was banded?? Thanks in advance!

Really? Lettuce!? Wow. The one thing you think of eating while on a diet. I really enjoy salads, so I hope that isn't the case. :biggrin: Hugs,

JJC, Congrats on your surgery date! :biggrin: I am in Tucson. I have a pre-op appt. Jan 8th. Always here for a chat! Hugs,

WOW! WTG Punkin!! Great job! Sounds like you're sailing through it! :shades_smile: TQUAD~ You're lucky to have thick hair. Mine is baby fine and if I were to lose any, it would be quite obvious. :confused:

Oh geez!! That's all I need. Okay, looking for the positive here..... when it grows back is it rich and luxurious and ooh-la-la?! :smile2: Cuz that would work for me!!!

Thanks all! I appreciate the input! I suppose I'll just have to remain a no-fizz type of gal! :smile2: Is an occasional glass of wine acceptable once banded?

Howdy all!! My name is Shelly. I just found out that not only has my insurance approved my LapBand surgery, but that I have my pre-op appointment January 8th! I couldn't be more excited!!!:biggrin: I am 41, married, with 2 children. I have been overweight since I had my first child, and after the birth of my second little one, the weight just piled on. I have tried every diet out there, even the really crazy ones, and haven't had much success. I am really hoping that by having this surgery, I will finally have the tools I need to become the person I want to be! Must admit, I am a little nervous however! :thumbup: Anyway, glad to be here! Happy Holidays! Shelly

Hi Tammy! Nice to meet ya! Congrats on getting your date!! I've been reading thru all of the pre-op posts tonight. I'm wondering if my doc will have me on liquids for a month or 2 weeks..... Actually, knowing my luck, it'll be a month! :lol Shelly

Whoa! LapBand surgery causes hair loss?? I didn't get that memo! :thumbup: Shelly

COOL! That's way more productive than what most folks do on New Year's Eve! :thumbup: Congrats & Good Luck!!! Shelly

Hi Karen!! :thumbup: Nice to meet ya! You've got to let me know how your appt goes!! I have tons of questions, and I am sure I will forget half of them by the time I actually see the doctor! (Memo to me: start writing them down! LOL!) I am always here to chat, would love to have someone to talk to who is going through the same thing I am. One minute I am excited as heck to get started, and the next I am scared to death!! Hope that's normal! :biggrin: Take care!! Hugs, Shelly

I just found out today that I was approved and have my pre-op appt January 8th. I am totally jazzed!! I'm crossing my fingers the surgery will be in January! :wink2:Shelly