Hi Everyone I'm a Newbie

BB1112 · November 25, 2007

I have been approved for my lapband. My surgery will be done on Dec 5th. My surgeon is Dr. Edward Cussatti. I am excited and nervous all at the same time. I attend a support group at Good Sam Hospital in West Islip NY. Most of the people there are gastric bypass people and they sometimes seem to be down on lapbanding?? So I guess I really need to hear some of your success stories. I think that will really help me. Were you all scared before surgery??

Barbara :omg::whoo:

want2beme · November 25, 2007

Hey there. I was banded on Aug 27th of this year. I started at 236, I am 42 pounds down and am liking the band. There are pros and cons to both surgeries... To be honest, sometimes I wish I would have had Bypass. I think it's easier than Lap Band, from what I've heard. I know a bunch of people are going to say "What!? Easier?! Are you kidding..." that's just the way I feel. I like the band, don't get me wrong, I have done great on it. I will be 100% honest with you, ask me anything you want to know....

BB1112 · November 25, 2007

Per my doctor I will go on a liquid diet one week before my surgery, the last two days I will be on Clear liquids only!! On some the threads people were told to do the Atkins diet before surgery? What did you do?

Barbara

PS Your seem to be doing just GREAT. I am so glad to hear such positive results. Thanks for sharing. It really helps

want2beme · November 26, 2007

Personally, my doctor did not require me to do ANY diet prior to surgery. I understand some insurance companies require the pre-op diet, but I was a cash pay client, and did it in Mexcio. I was only required to do what you'd do prior to any surgery and that was fast for 24 hours before. And I did. Boy, it was hard! Because I live in Sacramento.... I had to wake up, fly to San Diego, drive over the border, get to the hospital, check in, do pre-ops, unpack, and then surgery was at 4pm... yeah, that sucked! And no Water either! haha...