New Yorker soon to be lapbanded

[Egank895 0]

Hello i am going to be lap banded on 4/25/08 in Schenectady NY at Ellis hospital by Dr.Panameglore. I was just wondering if anyone here had him for a doctor and if anyone has any tips for me, i'm a tad nervous this is my first real surgery.

Thanks:smile:

[nadian 0]

i live in nyc...just got banded on the 13th!! I am fine it was not bad...however the gas is unbearable. That is real painful. After the surgery you will have no appetite..hard to beleive but yes its true...

[losingjusme 12]

welcome to LBT. this is a relatively 'minor' surgery. normally takes about 45 mins or so.

gas pains depend on the person... some people had them really bad, i didnt have any.

best of luck to you and congrats on getting a surgery date!