JUST GETTING STARTED

ANY POINTERS OR TIPS TO AID IN THE PROCESS OF LAP BAND? WENT TO SEMINAR AND INITIAL CONSULT IS 9/2/09 IN B'HAM WIT DR. DEWITT...FED BCBS COVERAGE 100%..ANY GOOD PRE-OP DIETS TO GET ME STARTED TO GET THE FEEL??? OPEN TO ALL SUGGESTIONS AND COMMENTS

I wanted to welcome you to the Bama Board.  I had RYN, so I really do not know much about Lab Band, however, Phyllis R. and Vickie G. both had Lap Band and there are others.  Hopefully, they will see this and respond.  Please keep us updated on your progress.  Again, Welcome to the board.

I really like your doctor,just curious of how you  decided to use him,  He is a good doc. and a good person.
Take care, Jan

Hi there and welcome to the Bama Board!! I'm almost three years out and still love my band!! I don't  really have any pre-surgery pointers other than just to follow your Drs orders but if you have any questions at all about the process and fills please feel free to ask me! I'll be happy to help in any way I can. 
The one thing I can tell you is that you need to be ready to be patient, and do not try to compre yourself to those who have had RNY or even other bandsters. Everyone is different and it takes anywhere from 3-5 fills to begin getting good restriction. When it hits though, you'll know it! 
Good luck!! 

Welcome, welcome and congratulations on a life changing decision!  I think the comment about following what your doctor says and being patient are the two big pieces of advice I can give you.  The other is to take a lot of pictures through the process.  If I didn't have pictures, I wouldn't believe the change.

Janice