Just getting started

Shannen K. · March 12, 2007

Hello! I am just getting started!! Tomorrow I actually will be going to a seminar discussing the Lap-Band. I am excited, as well as very nervous. My wt as of today is 270# and I have had it i feel tired and just plain painful, I have now developed diabetes:( I hpe to loose 100lbs. I have never had surgery before and the thought does scare me a little, a co-worker from another dept that I work with had the band placed a year ago and has lost over 150lbs., and says its the best thing she has done. that does encourage me a lot. I do feel this is the safest route, my mom and aunt have had the gastric bypass, (my mom in 78' my aunt in 04') both successful with wt loss but suffer with weakness, ill, anemia.

gigi8 · March 13, 2007

Hi Shannen and welcome to LBT! This site is full of great information, knowledge, and support. It ia normal to be nervous. I am sure that you will do just fine. Best of luck to you on your journey! Gigi

MyLifeNewChoice · March 13, 2007

Welcome...

I too have diabetes, this surgery was the only way I could see to get rid of it. I wish you the best of luck on your journey.

niecyrenee · March 13, 2007

Welcome to LBT Shannen! You are about to take a huge step in your life that will forever change it; nerves are normal. Best of luck to you! If you have any questions, just ask!

Maggief · March 13, 2007

Hi, I am new to this Forum. Lap band surgery set for 3/26/07. I have a question. How do I post my ticker from ticker factory.com. Thx, Maggie

rkj123 · March 13, 2007

Good luck Shannon -let us know how the seminar goes. I am going to one on March 26 to start my journey!! I am so excited!! I have had 2 c-sections and just had gallbladder surgery in September. Surgery can be scary but you just have to remember the reason you are doing it. Be sure to ask a lot of questions to help ease your mind. GOOD LUCK!!

Robin

Info seminar scheduled for 3/26/07

juliegeraci · March 13, 2007

Welcome to lapband talk forum. Its great that you have a friend that is banded too. She will help you a lot. Good luck with your surgery.

Im_Lost_Again · March 13, 2007

You are very lucky to have a banded person to talk to. I work with a guy that had the RNY. It's safer than it used to be, but for me still to dangerous. Good luck! Be sure to ask lots of questions, that will ease your mind.

willid3 · March 13, 2007

HI Shannen, I am just getting started also, I have been to 2 seminars and have my first consult set up at the Doctor's office, but not for 6 weeks, must be alot of people getting banded!!!I was hoping to have all of this behind me by the time I will be going for my first appoint., oh well I have been waiting for over 2 years so I can wait a little bit longer. Good Luck and keep me posted.

Willid3- OK