Hellooo, newbie here.

[videonasty 3]

Hello!

I'm new to the board. Just got the news that my tentative Lap Band surgery date is August 13th. I am super excited and a little bit nervous. I am doing my Lap Band through True Results in Houston. Does anyone have experience with them?

Anyone else getting banded in August?

[musica73 34]

Hey! I have also just joined recently. I am scheduled to be banded on August 12th. Excited but nervous.

[videonasty 3]

Oh cool, we're just a day apart in being banded! Yay!

[musica73 34]

Have you started pre-op diet yet? I go for my appt the 23rd and will start a 2 week diet the 28th.

[videonasty 3]

I start my pre-op diet on the 30th. I am so excited to get this done, haha. Where are you getting your surgery done?

[musica73 34]

Oh, I hear ya! It's been a long journey! Ready to move on to the next chapter of life. I'm having surgery in Minnesota. How about you? Have you been apprehensive at all?

[videonasty 3]

I'm having my surgery done with True Results in Houston, TX, so I'll be with my family for a bit post-op. Otherwise I study/live in Chicago.

I have been a bit apprehensive. You read soooo many negative posts with people who didn't lose weight because they didn't take it seriously. But I'm pretty darn determined to make this work in the long run and stick to what my doctor tells me what to do and exercise my bum off when I get the OK.

I'm also kinda afraid of anesthesia, haha. But all in all, I am excited and looking forward to change.

What about you?

[musica73 34]

I have been also. Like you, I read about people who have failed or I know people who have. BUT... I also see or hear what they are doing or more importantly not doing. I think what is the most scary is that failure possibility. I have made all the lifestyle changes that I needed to a long time ago and live a very active life. I am hopeful that this will be the tool that will finally help me achieve that goal that has always been out of reach. My doctor and dietitian have been telling me I will do very well. Guess I just gotta have faith! Don't worry too much about the anesthesia. Is this your first time having a surgery? Typically its not too bad.

[videonasty 3]

Yeah, it's my first time having surgery.

And yeah, I've recently also been making lifestyle changes and exercising. I just figure I need a tool that will help keep me from relapsing and help me lose more weight as I have a long way to go (113 pounds!)

Other than anesthesia, my other big concern is excess skin. I really hope I don't have issues with elasticity and excess tummy skin since I'm planning on losing so much weight.

[musica73 34]

Lol! I have thought about that too :-) I have around the same amount to loose probably 120-130. I am hoping exercise will help. I have had a few surgeries and have never had a problem with the anesthesia. But everone is different. But most don't. It will be okay! :-)

[Lady VS 1,147]

I have been with them for the past two any a half years. I love the care they have given me. Good luck.