Hello OH, I've got a surgery Date!!

FINALLY!!! My surgery date is this Friday April 24th.  I'm having the Lap Band procedure.   This is the first time I've posted but I've read alot and found alot helpful.

Please reply and give your experience with the first week after surgery.  What am I going to feel like?  Am I going to go through withdrawl from not being able to eat?

How likely is it, I'll have to do reconstructive surgery?  Where can I get the protein bullets cheaper than $3 each?

I want to hear from those who've been through this, I want to know the good bad and ugly.  don't hold back.  I want to know what to expect.

thanks everyone!!!

Hi Kym,
I'm having my Lap Band procedure on April 24th also @ Rex hospital in Raleigh.  Just found it interesting that you're having surgery on the same day.  Keep me posted on the outcome and I will do the same.

OMG, so am I!  Dr Enochs is also my surgeon.  My surgery is scheduled for 12:50.  I wish you the best!!!!

My surgery is scheduled for 8:50am.  I wish you the best also! See you on the losers bench soon.

Yep, I'm looking for to being a loser for once.  That sounds crazy I know!  Who did your Psych evaluation?  Are you going to continue to see that person or do the support groups?  I'm not one for group events, but I was pleased with the lady who did my Psych.  She is 10 yrs post op, so she knows both sides of the fence.  I'm going to continue to see her each month for a while.  Are you exercising now or have a plan after surgery?  Since January, i've been going to the gym 3 times a week for about an hour.  It is amazing how much better i sleep.  My biggest fear is needing cosmetic surgery after all this is said and done, I'm going to do everything I can during the weight loss to avoid it.    PLEASE keep in touch.  We start our journey the same day, it will be great to see your success and also let me know any pointers or tips you find helpful and I'll try to do the same.  Take care!!!  Best of Luck.  if you feel up to it.  Reply sometime this weekend to let me know how you are doing.

My psych evaluation went well, it was Tammie Moore assistant that I talked with and he was great.  I haven't decided yet on support groups or the psyc.  Yes I am exercising and sleeping alot better too (its amazing).  I will keep in touch and try to reply this weekend.  Good Luck and much success!!! My prayers are with you.

Hey there!  How are you doing? 

Hi Kym,
I am doing well I have my first dr.s appt on May 6 and anxious to see some weight loss.  Walking have been a chore but I'm pushing myself alot, but its coming along.  What about you have you started walking yet?

Later

yep, went back to work on wednesday, it was quite overwhelming. I'm going back to the gym tomorrow. I saw Lisa on thursday, my incision looked a lil bad, luckily it was not infected. As of that day, i was down 9 lbs. Very happy about that. I still get tired really easy, but just taken it slow. I'm also up to puree foods. YES, much quicker than 3 weeks, I know. So glad to hear you are doing well!!!

Congratulations to you both on your upcoming surgery.  I wish you a smooth surgery and a speedy recovery.