Surgery Looms nearer

[labradoodle 0]

Hi. I am seeing my consultant Tuesday (tomorrow) and have been doing my homework for the last year. i saw a consultant last year but chickened out of having it done, but this year having gained many more pounds I decided to go ahead and do it. Surgery due to everything being ok with the tests and consultant will go ahead next Wednesday on the 20th. This site is superb, very helpful, and certainly shows the downside of the band!

However I have decided to be an ostrich and go ahead unless told not to or that would be dangerous by the doctor.

I am both excited, and nervous. A walking jittery wreck who is thinking food and lap band, milk and yoghurts 24/ 7 . is this normal.

Lap Band Talk is fantastic. I have found out an awful lot from it. Any pre op or post op advice from anyone out there. I would love to hear from you. Any advice or encouragement or disencouragement gladly welcomed.

Would love to hear from all you lap banders. It would be so nice to talk to people going through the same thing.

labradoodle:hungry: :clap2: :help: :eek: :clap2: :clap2: :help:

[Tracicat 0]

Lab, the best of luck to you honey. I'm anxious as heck and I'm telling you that I know everythings going to be fine...and we'll do fine...

I get banded on the 28th, so you'll have to tell me all of the details about your big day!!!

[*susan* 1,709]

Hi Ladies,

I remember when I was just a few weeks pre-op like you are and what an exciting time that is. Don't be nervous about the surgery itself, as it really is a breeze. You arrive at the hospital and the next thing you know, you wake up and have your band.

Make sure you follow all of your doctors instructions, and don't be afraid to ask him questions. Also, don't be afraid to ask questions here, as that is what we are all here for. Have you checked out the "stickies" at the top of just about all the forums? Most of them have very valuable information for pre-bandsters and I think you will find them very informative and useful.