I HAVE A DATE!!

I finally have a date!!! Jan. 13th, 2011 very excited and nervous all at the same time. I have a doctor appointment this Thursday (Dec. 30th) and another one on the 6th of Janauary. I was just wondering if anyone can tell how there experience was with the lap band.

Conqrats on getting your date. The next few weeks will fly.
I had a Lapband in 2007, and my experiences have been mostly positive.I have lost aproximatly 120 lbs. I went in on a Thursday, and came home on friday.

Just do what your  Dr. wants you to do, and you will be fine.

Hello

I was banded almost 2 years ago.  I had my surgery on a Tuesday and went home Wednesday.  There was not a lot of pain...there was some discomfort.  If you ever had gallbladder surgery it was comparable...the band surgery was a bit better.  I had some problems with dehydration and low blood pressure after surgery but nothing really bad.  I have lost almost 120 lbs but I have had to work really hard at it.  I watch everything I eat and I work out 90 minutes a day 5 days a week.  I have had little or no problems.  I have had some stuck episodes (make sure you chew really well) and I have thrown up a couple of times.  The couple of times I have thrown up it was because I ate too fast or the food didn't agree with me.  Like Lisa said follow your doctor's rules (you will notice every doctor has his own rules).  


Work really hard and before you know it you will be a new you. 

CONGRATULATIONS!