Having Lapband Surgery 2/29

colombianmamiof3
on 2/23/12 7:50 am
I am new here. To be honest, things have actually moved so quickly that my head has been spinning. I had been going to my 6 mos. doctor followups (for insurance purposes) and the first week of February I contacted my Weight Loss center representative to ask if my insurance had approved the surgery. She said yes, and that is when we got to work scheduling the surgery.

I scheduled the surgery 2/10. Went on my liquid protein diet on 2/15 (started at 284 lbs.) and I am now about 8 days into the liquid protein diet and down to 275 lbs. It is amazing, but such a struggle. It is hard to try to stick to the protein shakes (Especially because I have little children and have to cook regular meals for them), but I think I am doing ok.

I have my surgery next week on the 29th and I am looking very much forward towards it, but again, I'm a little scared as it seems that everything been just fast, fast, fast.
I already did my pre-admission testing and now am sitting here waiting for Wednesday of next week to come.
I have read so much about the horror stories of the lapband that I'm freaking out (I guess its a psychological reaction to the anxiety caused by the thoughtt of surgery).
Anyways..I look forward to doing a before and after soon. I really want to succeed with the band.
JFinn
on 2/23/12 12:54 pm - AK
RNY on 02/29/12
 Hello!  I'm new here to. In fact this is my first post. My surgery is also the 29th. I think I've finally gotten over my nerves about surgery because of all the positive feedback I've received from family and friends. I'm doing the gastric bypass. I would be happy to chat with you if you want!
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