Hey Yall Newbie here

Hey Yall How is everyone today? I am super EXCITED!!! I just got approval from my insurance company. I have an EGD on the 28th of Nov. Then Nutrition class and pre-op testing on the 3rd of December then meet w/ the surgeon on the 5th of December to set surgery date. I am so nervous. I have been reading up on everything. My lapband journey started this March 2007. I cannot believe it is actually going to happen.  What did yall do when you finally realize that it was going to really happen? Are there any words of wisdom you have for me? Also are there any specific things that you could not have lived w/o during the hospital stay? anything you suggests after surgery? I have tons of questions. Also if you have youtube check out my videos there. My name on there is itcomputerchick. I was super nervous on those videos :) Have a blessed day everyone Melissa =)

Hi Melissa and welcome to our home away from home.  I did not stay ovre night in the hospital but my recliner and my heating pad were the best things in the world after my surgery.  I was so excited when I got the call ....that I screamed in the office lady's ear when she called me and told me.

Hey there Phyllis: thank you for the warm welcome :) You didnt have to stay overnight with the surgery? How was the recovery for you? Did it take long to get to moving? Sorry for the questions just super excited :) Have a blessed day Melissa =)

You ask any questions you want to..we love to answer them and talk about our surgeries and weight loss.  Some do stay one night in the hospital after lapband but most do not..it is an outpatient surgery most times. I had surgery on Tuesday mid day and went back to work the following Monday. No heavy lifting and was really tired for a few days..came home and went to bed basically. My port area was very tender for about a month after the surgery and will let me know it is there once in a while now..like a small cramp feeling for a second maybe. By 6 wks you are doing exercises for most people. I had to weight a few more weeks. I bruise and swell easily so Doctor for precaution wanted me to wait a couple more weeks to make sure port was settled.Everyone is different..your band is going to be part of you so it will have its on little personality. So make sure you follow your doctors orders. I use my nutritionist alot ..she is right there in the office with doctors and will help me with anything from food selections to vitamins to constipation. My pschologist that saw me pre op is also married to the pschologis that at support group every month..oh and that is very important to start now with..support groups..call doctor office and get the time and date of next support group and go..they are important to your success!  Let me know if I can help you again...who is doing your surgery and where? Phyllis

Man Phyllis thank you so much for all the advice. My surgery I am not sure of the date find out on the 5th of December. But my surgeon is Dr Davis of Emory :)

Hey Melissa!  I'm also a Villa Rica girl!  I decided to go with the VSG instead of the lap band.  You have come to the right place for questions.  You'll get the unsugar-coated view from some really great people!  Welcome!! 

How funny didnt know there was someone else on the internet from villa rica lol. Let alone someone that is getting wls :) How cool. Thanks so much for the warm welcome :)

Hey Melissa, I'm right down the road from you in Carrollton.  Best wishes on an uneventable surgery. Becky

How funny Carrollton. Thank you so much for the warm welcome :)

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