I GOT MY DATE!!!!!!!

I am off to Moncton in the morning for my pre-op testing.....I got my call today!!!! Nervous????You bet!!! Excited...I sure am...it is hard to believe after 2 and a half years the time has come!!!My Lap Band surgery is scheduled for Sept 7, 3 weeks away!!!!!I will keep you all posted ..Tata!!!

Congratz! Let me know how you make out at your pre-op appointment. You and I will be done close together. (although I am having the gastric bypass not lapband). It is exciting and Nerve wracking all at once isn't it!

Congrats Darlene !Another islander on the loser's list.Yah! Keep us updated. Cheers Donna

I am back from Moncton...exhausted...not from the tests but from not hardly sleeping at all last night, only about 2 hrs...everything went well with Lise.I was down about 12.5 pounds since April so she was very pleased...she went over the pre and post op diets and reviewed all the info. I had blood work, ECG and chest x-ray and was back on the road by 12:30...Oh yes, I had to pay for the band...ouch!!!!I go back on Aug 31 for another weigh-in and then surgery on the 7th...Time will fly I am sure...How are you getting along Donna??? Let me know Later Darlene

Hi Darlene, Hope you get a good nights sleep tonight. I'm doing pretty good.I'm still adjusting.The surgery took more out of me than I anticipated.I DO NOT want to repeat anyhting like my first 2 weeks postop ever again.Most foods are going down fine.I have had a few bad episodes that didn't end well.My energy levels are very low.I'm hoping time will fix that.I don't know the cause of my tiredness.I think it could be many things._too few calories-low iron count-body still recovering ???On a positive not I have lost 22lbs since the surgery,so with my preop diet loss ,that makes 59lbs.I guess I still have lots to learn.I'm so happy I am able to do this journey with you guys.It really does help being able to talk openly about the struggles and successes. Maybe after you get settled after your surgery we could do lunch{or sip water!} someday. Cheers Donna

Hey Darlene! I got my date, too! LOL I am posting here as well, cause us maritimers have to stick together! I am going to Toronto to have my lap band installed on Sept. 20th. Do you ladies know anyone around here that has gone to the Toronto Lap Band Centre before? (www.tlbc.ca) I am interested in hearing experiences from anyone who has gone recently. Anyways, happy losing, girls! I know I will be, very soon! Ciao! Soon to be Shrinking Shanan

Hi Shanan, It sure is exciting but nerve racking as well.....I go back to Moncton on the 31 for my final preop visit then back on the 7th for surgery....All the best to you...Talk soon Darlene

Sounds good Donna, It is a big change to your body...that's for sure...great weight loss!!!!!Hope you are feeling better soon, I will be in touch.. Darlene

I remember how happy I was when I got my date too. Congrats Darlene! Can't wait to hear how you make out. I am now 4 weeks post op (well I will be on Tuesday) for the lap band and so far it's been a cake walk. I've had a really easy time of it and I hope you do as well. Congrats~!

Thanks Krista...that is my big concern...after the surgery......will I starve??????? I am sure I won't but I am nervous Darlene