Hi this is my first time here

lapbander081004 · March 10, 2005

Knowing my luck, I would give up the band and then the next day total the new Corvette!!!

Oh yes Kelly ...but won't have as much trouble with insurance company on getting the $60,000.00 for a new Vet as you would with getting $15,000.00 for a new band

March 10, 2005

Hi again everyone ,and thankyou all for your warm welcome I have the date now for my OP the 29th of April, have had all the test's required , so now just the waiting game.

Has anyone any addvice on how to get over the fear of needles as i think i am more worried about that than the actual operation,

Jan

the best me · March 10, 2005

Yay Jan! Yep, she's our third April Banster...yippee!!! Jan, go sign up at April 2005 Bandsters thread and post your date and Dr., that way your band buddies can keep up and we'll go through it together!

I hate needles too...I can never look. You'll get some practice pre-surgery for your blood labs, so Band day will be a breeze!!! Yay You!

New Hope · March 10, 2005

Jan, just don't look, silly. Really theren't shouldn't be too many needles involved. Just some pre-op blood work, then the i.v. right before your surgery. And they give you a tiny little injection to numb the area before inserting the i.v. needle. Once the i.v. is hooked up, they'll be able to administer the meds. to initially put you to sleep before the surgery. Then afterwards, they'll be able to administer any pain meds. needed - through your i.v. So once the i.v. is going, no more sticks. You'll do fine!

rsduhe · March 17, 2005

Hi Jan W

I just scheduled my surgery for 4/5/05, with Dr. Rodrigues, in Monterrey, Mexico. Yes I'm scared, but at the ssame time very excited. I plan on using the time before surgery to do as much research as I can. There is so much to learn. Pre-op=learn as much as you can, Intra-op=get through surgery, Post-op=learn to eat and drink correctly, Rest of your life=enjoy the new you. Hope to hear from you. Take care!

Robin