Just Getting Started

[Breezyrn70 0]

Hi, I'm still in the very early stages with lap band surgery. I have been to my PCP and he has told me that I qualify for surgery, but the referral has not been made. I have read and researched so much and it's just made me more confused than ever! I know I want lap band above all other bariatric surgeries, but it seems like the type of lap band even makes a difference, which is something I won't have a say about. I worry that I will go through all of this and then not even have the best band for me placed! Once you make the first decision to actually go through with surgery, then you worry about all the "what ifs" :phanvan.

[Devana 0]

Welcome Breezyrn. Congratulations on making your decision to be banded. As far as the type of band, sometimes you just gotta have faith. Remember how destructive worry can be!

All the best with your journey, and keep posting.

[Sweety 0]

Breezyrn,

Devana is right. I am also new to this and have found that having a completely positive attitude makes a huge difference. Have faith that everything will happen the way it was meant to. When I first went in, I was told that I would have to do the 6 month diet for insurance purposes. I was sooo disappointed, but told myself that it would still be worth it in the long run. I kept my spirits high, and continued to stay positive. Two appointments ago, they told me that I would not have to do the six months. They had gotten the wrong insurance info. I was sooo happy. So my advice to you is to keep your spirits high. I am a true believer that what is meant to be will be.

Sweety

[Breezyrn70 0]

I am really excited and positive about this! I already have had my first meeting with my coordinator and my appointments are set for psych eval and dietary consult and my group meetings! My tentative surgical date is July 25. Everything has happened so quickly! I don't even have time to be nervous or worried! I'm on my way! :biggrin1: