newbie here.....banding in 2 days!!

[LB323 0]

Hello, I'm not sure why I didn't think to seek out the message board months ago. But I'm here now :cursing: I'm having my lap band surgery on Tuesday. Any last minute advice is always welcome!

[unsuresue 0]

Hello, this is my first time on a site like this. I have never blogged before or anything like that. I wanted to wish you good luck on your surgery. I was also wondering is it very exspensive? I am on a fixed income and can not afford to be in the hosiptal. The only insurance i have at the moment is Medicade and i am not sure if they would pay for the surgery. And i am kind of scared of having surgery.

[Brockbabe82 0]

Congrats on entering bandland.

As far as any advise, follow what the doc says.

Bring a pillow to the hospital, the ride home you can hug it and going over the bumps won't be as bad. Make sure you try and relax tommorow, the calmer you are the easier this will be. ( I know, hard thing to do) My last word of advice is surround yourself with people who support you.

This is the beginning of your new life , enjoy it.:confused:

GOOD LUCK!!!!!:cursing::thumbup::blushing:

[LB323 0]

Thank you! I have an HMO so my out of pocket expense is only $150. Call and find out if Medicare cover it you might be suprised.

My surgery went very well, I feel great!