Berry 0 Posted March 18, 2007 Wish me luck everyone! I'll be banded tomorrow morning. I'm so nervous about it. I keep wondering if I will wake up not banded. Maybe they will find something to prevent me from being banded. I have gallstones that I've never had a problem with and I decided not to have my gallbladder removed. Of course now I keep thinking, will they look at my gallbladder and see that it needs to come out and they'll do that instead of the band? My mind won't stop!!! I've been getting pains here, there and everywhere in my body. I wonder if it's just nerves in a strange sort of way?? I just can't wait to get this over with! I will keep everyone posted!!! Sherri Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
myfoursons 0 Posted March 18, 2007 I have heard that some surgeons will remove the gall bladder if needed during the lap band surgery. Maybe you will get two for the price of one! I wouldn't worry too much, everything will be fine. Good luck! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RKidder 0 Posted March 18, 2007 Best of luck, Sherri! Your surgeon cannot substitue gallbladder surgery for the lapband surgery. But when you signed your consent, it would have stated that if the gallbladder would be removed, if necessary. I will be banded myself on May 2nd - gallbladder already removed 10 yrs ago, but I will have my hiatal hernia fixed while she is in there.... a 2fer!! My prayers are with you...Rachel Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
neveragain 9 Posted March 18, 2007 Good luck, congrats, and tell us how it went when you're done!!!!! :welldoneclap: Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TheCascadian 1 Posted March 18, 2007 Good luck, they usually don't forget what surgery they are gonna do!!! :welldoneclap: If you want, you could just write in blue marker on your belly what you specifically want them to do... LOL! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
newme460 0 Posted March 19, 2007 Hi Everyone ! Tomorrow is my day too! at 9:00 am. I am a little nervous... I have gone to meetings, read lots of material but still wonder if I know what I am doing. I am sure I will be asking a lot of questions soon. First one, What did you "drink" in that first week post surgery? What was most helpful to you? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
flabuless 18 Posted March 19, 2007 Best wishes berry & newme460 keep us posted...you will do fine! :eek: becky Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
x-ray chic 0 Posted March 19, 2007 Best of luck Berry and newme460, yous will both be fine. I best luck with warm liquids broths, Decaf tea, room temp flavored waters. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
GOOD&READY 0 Posted March 20, 2007 Good luck on both surgeries. My day is tomorrow. I'm not real nervous right now, I really don't know how I feel. Let me know you all do. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Lap_dancer 8 Posted March 20, 2007 I couldn't be happier for you! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Hedwig 0 Posted March 20, 2007 It will be great. I wish you both the best of luck. Hope your healing goes smooth and hope you guys get well soon. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
juliegeraci 7 Posted March 20, 2007 Sherri, let us know how you do with your surgery. YOu will love being banded. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Iluvharleys 15 Posted March 20, 2007 Welcome to bandland!:welldoneclap: :Banane20: :Banane43: Share this post Link to post Share on other sites