Greetings from NC

[kiwiluver 2]

Hello,

My name is Pete. I am pre-op and have finished all the initial stuff prior to surgery except the 2nd psycholigist visit. I am awaiting a surgery date. I will need support in my journey, that is why I am here. I seeking advice at present, but just need to know I am not alone helps.

Thanks.

PS, I am married to a New Zealander hence the screen name.

[Nocargal 0]

Hey Pete!

I am also from Greensboro and had surgery in July with Dr. Martin at Wesley Long. I will be glad to answer any questions if you have any. I haven't been to the monthly support group they offer. I keep meaning to!

Diane

[kiwiluver 2]

Thanks Diane, Dr.Earle is my Doctor. I really feel educated on the entire process. I have never been provided with so much information about any medical procedure, and frankly I find it refreshing. I actiually feel as if I am a partner in the process. I am going to the support group, I belive on the 27th. If I think of anything, I will take you up on your very generous offer.

Thank you so much,

Pete

[Nocargal 0]

Best of luck to you!

[thebandedgirl 0]

You're totally not alone Welcome to LapBandTalk!

[Manda87 3]

Hello Pete! I'm from Raleigh and my doctor is Dr. Bovard. I'm waiting for my pre-op tests to be schedule. Luckly, I can have them done in one day. Best of luck to ya! These people are great and have wonderful advice and support.

[kiwiluver 2]

Manda87, are you getting the surgery done in Greensboro, or Raleigh? Norcargal, I was wrong, the meeting is on 01/21. thebandedgirl thanks!

[Manda87 3]

Manda87, are you getting the surgery done in Greensboro, or Raleigh? Norcargal, I was wrong, the meeting is on 01/21. thebandedgirl thanks!

I'm getting it done in Raleigh at Rex Hospital.

[taybjb 0]

Hello,

My name is Pete. I am pre-op and have finished all the initial stuff prior to surgery except the 2nd psycholigist visit. I am awaiting a surgery date. I will need support in my journey, that is why I am here. I seeking advice at present, but just need to know I am not alone helps.

Thanks.

PS, I am married to a New Zealander hence the screen name.

Hey Pete... also from NC. I am scheduled for Jan 20.. scared to death. What area are you from?

[taybjb 0]

You're totally not alone :smile2: Welcome to LapBandTalk!

Oh good.. I am from NC also

[kiwiluver 2]

taybjb I am from Mcleansville, right outside of Greensboro. I am scared of not getting it. I feel like I am near death. I do not have a date yet. I have done everything and am awaiting my date. I need to have another rotator cuff on my left arem (3rd) and my arm surgeon won't touch me until I loose some weight. I had my right arm done outpatient this summer and an outpatient proceedure turned into a 6 day hospital stay, I was rushed to the hospital by ambulance because my oxygen levels dropped so drastically. Good luck, this seems like a good place to get support. Nice folks!

[mary on a mission 0]

Well, hello all you fellow north carolinians...I am from Greensboro, and my surgeon was Dr. Newman. I was banded in July and have lost about 45 pounds. My only complaint is that everything takes so long...once I was all paid up, etc., it took forever to get the surgery date, and then they have been painfully slow with fills. Dr. Newman didn't do the first fill till 12 weeks out, and then 10 weeks for the second. I made an appt for the 3rd fill, but they have called and cancelled that appt and said they will have to reschedule it in Feb, but no book yet. So it will probably be at least 10 weeks for the 3rd fill. All in all, though, very happy with my band and the practice.

Let me know if you have questions....

Best of luck to each of you. Let's keep in touch!

Mary:cool2:

[kiwiluver 2]

Mary, is Dr.Newman at CCS?

Pete

[mary on a mission 0]

He is.

:smile2:

[taybjb 0]

taybjb I am from Mcleansville, right outside of Greensboro. I am scared of not getting it. I feel like I am near death. I do not have a date yet. I have done everything and am awaiting my date. I need to have another rotator cuff on my left arem (3rd) and my arm surgeon won't touch me until I loose some weight. I had my right arm done outpatient this summer and an outpatient proceedure turned into a 6 day hospital stay, I was rushed to the hospital by ambulance because my oxygen levels dropped so drastically. Good luck, this seems like a good place to get support. Nice folks!

I have had 2 shoulder surgeries myself.. I knonw it is the best thing for me.. but I have never had any elective surgery.. I am also scared of food getting stuck and what to eat.. I know I will get over it. I am being a baby at 54 y/o.