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I will be having lap-band surgery on Octobe 4, at St. Vincents in Carmel Indiana. Any last minute guidance or suggestions would be appreciated.

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HI,

You will be so close to me. I live on the southside of Indianapolis.

Who is doing your surgery? Is your insurance covering it? who is your insurance?

Well after all those questions. You need to know that I will be sending out the strongest good thoughts on the 4th.

I am so excited for you.

I am in the 'getting insurance approval" process.

I called St. V's first but since Clarian has a Baratric Services my insurance would only pay for there, if they pay at all that is.

Advice, just in general, get your house in order, nobody likes to come home to a messy house and you will be more apt to take it easy if things look nice when you get home.

Buy yourself some special new nightgown or loungewear for at home the first day or so. You will feel special. ANd you are.

You will do great.

If you need anything you let me know, I can come up to ST. V's if you need something.

If you would like to call me while you are in the hospital or after you get home let me know.

Like I said I haven't been banded yet, but I will be very supportive regardless.

I have had many surgeries so I do understand.

Hugs and Best wishes

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HEY I AM GETTING BANDED ON OCTOBER 6TH. IF I FEEL OKAY WHEN I COME HOME ON THE 7TH I WILL EMAIL ALL OF YOU ALL. I LIVE IN NASHVILLE TN. I AM 5'1 AND I WEIGH 270. I LOOK LIKE I WEIGH 200 BUT I WERE BIG CLOTHES SO NOONE CAN SEE MY FAT ROLES. I SURE WILL BE GLAD WHEN I LOSS THE WEIGHT SO I DON'T HAVE TO HIDE BEHIND BIG CLOTHES ANYMORE. WHAT ABOUT YALL?

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Good luck to everyone who is getting banded soon! Be sure to keep us all updated on your progess!

Hopefully I'll be banded one day too! :)

~ Kari ~

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Hi Hormann -

Congrats on your banding date!

1. Be sure that you have stocked up on liquids for your first two weeks, just in case you're not up to going to the store.

a) broth (bouillon, canned, or strained from chicken noodle soup)

:) Jello (you can also drink this hot if you're hungry and want a hot treat)

c) Protein drink of your choice. I really liked the pre-mixed EAS carb solutions, chocolate. They're pricey, but taste okay and are very smooth and creamy.

d) popsicles

e) soothing teas

2. Plan on having lots of pillows, or camping out in a recliner just in case you find it very difficult to get up and down. I lived on my couch for two weeks - it was just easier for me to leverage with my arms to get up and down, for some reason.

3. DeLarla highly recommends a heating pad.

4. Pack very lightly for your hospital trip.

5. Take lip balm.

6. SLIP ON SHOES!!! You are SO not going to feel like bending over... :D

7. Be prepared to feel like crap at first. You will feel better everyday.

8. Don't do too much once you get home, particularly if you're feeling very good. It's easy to overdo and regret it later.

9. Do NOT freak out if you are hungry right away!!! And do NOT do NOT progress through your food restrictions faster than your doc outlines. It is important to let your band heal securely into place, and eating real food can jepordize that process - so psyche yourself up for liquids, no matter how hungry you might feel.

Good luck!!! Keep us posted!!

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Good Luck to all of the folks who will be banded soon. There sure are alot of newbies coming up! I remember how excited I was when it got close to the big date. Try not to worry too much and be sure to follow the post-op instructions.

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