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I am just starting this road and could use as much support and encouragement as I can get. I am praying that I'll get the Lap-Band over Christmas break. I have so much to do, all these 'tests' and appointments to take care of. Dr. Wynn is my surgeon and she feels that I am a good canidate for the band. I am going to have surgery done at St. Francis. I have my appointment with Anja at St Francis on the 8th (where I have to come up with $400)... that will be tricky right now. Can anyone suggest some reading material on the band. How long will I be on a liquid diet... how long on puree, etc... Thanks in advance for your help.

Hi Patricia, Welcome to the DE message board. I didn't have lap-band, I will try to answer what I can, however there are people that has had lap-band, I am sure they will give you some input. About the reading material, maybe you could try your local library. Best of luck on your journey, and feel free to ask questions, or vent or anything, that is what we are here for. Take care, Dana

Dana, Thanks so much for making me feel so welcome. I look forward to getting to know many of your on the boards here. Thanks again. Patty

Hey Patty! Great to see you took my advice! I had RNY, so I don't know the particulars about the diet for the banding, but guess who will give you a LOT of information? Anja... she's great. She will let you know everything you need to know about your diet and then when it's time to transition to solids, she'll help you through that as well! If I had the $400 I'd give it to you, hope you know that, but right now, well... I know I don't have to finish that statement... I knew you before considering this surgery... before my babies were born!!! (Yes, this is a real life friend of mine... deal with it LOL) HUGS luv ya lots, I'm more than willing to be your angel if you want me to be there for ya... just let me know! Rachel

Rachel, Thanks so much for welcoming me and letting others know about me. I am so glad to have the support and help that seems available online here. I am looking forward to my upcoming appointments and will try to keep you updated. Hope you are doing well and keeping up that great work. Hugs and thanks again Patty

What are friends for? I see the doc for a follow up from the stricture on Friday, I'm nervous and excited about finding out my weight... anyone else gonna say I'm sure you've lost to me? LOL... I am not so sure, been stalled for a while it seems. HUGS Rachel

Hi Patty, Welcome...As far as reading material there is a lap band forum on this site that may be very helpful for you. You can google lap band surgery and get a few things to read that way too! Good luck with your upcoming journey. Debbie

Debbie, Thanks for the info, I did post my new info on the lapband site and got some replies about some reading material. It is a little overwhelming at times and so much information and not sure what to read. Thanks again for the friendly welcome. Patty

Welcome to the boards Patricia. You have come to the right place for both encouragement and support. Great Beginnings with Gastric Banding (lap band) is a support group you might be interested in. Meets the 1st Thursday of each month at Concordia Lutheran Church, 3003 Silverside Rd. at 7pm. Email Karen at [email protected]. I have her phone number if interested. reply back to this post or email me and I will give you her number. Elissa

Elissa, Thanks for the nice welcome. I tried to email Karen, but my email was returned, saying no such email box. I will be out of town this week, but got an email from another person that there is a meeting there next Thursday also. Is this a different group (do you know)? Thanks for your help. Patty