new here and full of questions

[hopelives 0]

Hi everyone. I'm new here and am very excited about this whole process. I am scheduled for a seminar on sept. 25. I have read so much information that my head is starting to spin. I have been considering the lapband for about two years now. Acutally my neurologist recommended it to me. I have a chronic condition, idiopathic intercranial hypertension..that's a mouthful to say. Basically it means that my spinal Fluid pressures get abnormally high and cause severe headaches, vision problems, nausea and a host of other lovely issues. It's linked to being overweight, so me having a BMI of 42.5 is a major factor. I have been dealing with prediabetes as of this year.

This is something I really need to pursue for my health, I'm scared..but I see it as a journey that will lead to a healthier, stronger, overall better ME! :smile:

I look forward to sharing with everyone!

[riley4183 0]

Welcome, Hope! Love that name :-) It IS a lot of info, there is much to learn and the more educated you are about the whole thing, the better you will do! I hope you will post whenever you have a question or concern, and just to stay motivated! Best of luck to you!

Riley

[wootsie73 0]

Welcome to the site Hope! There is a wealth of information on this board that will teach you what you need to know about the band. Of course, most of the people on here have the lap-band or are considering it. Just do lots of reading and ask as many questions as you need to. It's important to know as much about it as you can learn. Good luck on your journey, and feel free to ask anything.

Joan

[Grandma26 1]

Hi Hope,

I had my smeinar on 4/15/09 and was I was banded on 6/25/09 and it has been great. Easy recovery, only been really hungry 2 days since my surgery and I was able to work through it. 3 weeks post op and down 21 lbs. I'm thrilled!

I read the pre and post-op message boards from my seminar to the night before surgery and learned so much information. Read and ask questions and hopefully you will have a wonderfully journey!

Good luck

[HappyHour54 0]

I am being banded onTues.I am nervous but excited.I am from Jersey as well.I am going to Dr.Mehta.I was glad to read your recovery was smooth.I am a caretaker for my husband and can't be out of commision for too long.How was your experence?What can you eat now?