New to the site, with impending surgery date

[FallnXAngel 0]

Hey everyone!

My name is Nicole aka FXA. Here come the stats

Age: 29

Current Weight: 126kg (277lbs)

Date of surgery: 06/16/10

Location of surgery: Sweden (Nyköping Sjukhuset)

Surgeon name: Dr. Per Lundquist

I'm originally from America, but moved here to Sweden 1.5 years ago. I have been overweight for my entire adult life and most of my adolescents. So getting this surgery is a great ray of hope for a much more positive future. Most of my family is overweight or obese. My father's side is extremely bad, with virtually every ailment known to man.

Thankfully here in Sweden this surgery is covered by social healthcare. So I don't have to deal with insurance companies or any of that crap. The biggest problem I have been facing is waiting for my surgery date. It took like 8 months to get the appt to meet the doc who does the surgery, because of some communication issues (swedish/english thing). I met the surgeon back in Oct 2008, and was told 4-6 months for the surgery. But there has been a few setbacks. But at last, I have a surgery date!

My father had this procedure nearly 3 years ago back in the states, and had mediocre results. But my father is the worst patient in the world. lol. He's italian and loves his pizza and bread and all things bad for you. But with his procedure he had to do liquid diet for 2 weeks before the surgery and up to 2 months after. Of course he didn't follow the docs instructions. My doc says liquid diet beforehand is not necessary. And I'll likely be on the liquid state for 4-6 weeks after the surgery.

Also worth noting, my doc plans to put the thing to adjust the band just under my breastbone. Which is completely different then where my father has is. So there are a few differences. :smile2:

Anyway. So there's the short-version of my story. I'm feeling an overflow of a wide range of emotions. The main one being excitement! :redface:

I'm so glad I found this forum so I have someplace to go for help and support through the journey! I look forward to getting to know some of you.

-FXA

P.S. I do plan to start a LapBand/Weight Loss Blog. Just wanted to wait until there was something more to write about.

[CarolD771 1]

Hi FXA, I'm new to this site too. Congrats on your decision:thumbup:!! I started last Aug 09. I think you really need the time to get your head in the right place. My surgery date is 07/07/10:ohmy:!! I'm excited and can't wait. When is your date? I've already been encouraged by so many nice people:smile2:. Best of luck and much success!! Carol D' (just outside of Boston, MA)

Where in US are you from?