Seeing the Surgeon on Thursday

[Stephiewheps 0]

Hey guys,

Just thought I'd update you all, I'm going to talk to the Surgeon on Thursday about getting my Lap-banding done. My Mum's coming with me, I wanted her to. So yeah.. I'm nervous but excited too.

Stephie

[trystelle 3]

It's the first step toward a new relationship with food. Congratulations on your decision.

[Devana 0]

Congratulations, Stephie. Keep us posted.

[2bthinagn 3]

Great..I get to see my surgeon Monday. Hopefully can get my surgery scheduled also!!

[Iluvharleys 15]

Good Luck! Keep us posted!

[Stephiewheps 0]

Hey guys,

So I went and saw the surgeon yesterday. My Mum was with me, which made me feel a bit better about going. Anyway, he's a really nice guy, young too, which made me feel more comfortable as well. I asked my questions, like how long a stay in hospital and how long off work and stuff, which he answered.

He said he wouldn't lie to me, that every surgery has risks that I need to be aware of, but he hasn't lost anyone yet, and it won't be a young person if it did happen. (I'm 23). He gave me a little book which had all the information about the diet and stuff after I have surgery.

AND.... He gave me my date! I'm getting banded on the 4th July!!! I know, all you americans out there, that's Independance Day... well, I will have a new independance... ! Dr Hopkins is a really nice man, and I recommend him to anybody that's in Brisbane, Australia.

He wants me to loose 5kgs before the operation, and so I started today. Instead of catching the lift between 1 floor in the hospital I'm at, I was walking up and down the stairs. It felt good. Because I'm not an active person at all, and I need to become active.

Anyway, that's my story, so I'm on my way!

Stephie