GARY IS UP TO BAT! Wish him well...

Gary is next up to bat!   His LAP BAND procedure with Dr. Schlesinger is this Friday, May 23rd. Lets all give Gary  a round of applause and warm wishes!                                                                                                            

Speaking of which, has anyone here had their Surgery at Paradise Valley Hospital? I have never even been there before and Friday morning will be my first visit.  Anything I need to know?

Congratulations Gary on your big day finally approaching!! I know you will do well! I have had several experiences at Pardise Valley Hospital. Ray, my boyfriend was a patient there for a week 2 years ago and I can tell you the staff was very efficient and friendly.The only negative thing I have to say about is the food in the cafeteria!! Yuk! At least you won't have to worry about that. I took a friend to the Er 2 weeks ago and even though I didn;t eat, I got coffee in the cafeteria and the food still didn't look very appetizing!! We'll dust off the losers bench for you!!  

YAY GARY!!!                                      CONGRATS TO YOU!!!                 

Congratulations Gary. You will be fine. I work at PV, and I know all of the OR nurses. They will take care of you. Don' t worry about the food in the cafeteria. You'll be on liquids anyway.

Gary,  Best of luck to you.  You are in great hands.

Just finished my last pre-surgery Protein shake , its on to clear liquids tomorrow. Now just about a day away from Surgery and in a few weeks I might just get to eat something semi-solid again!

Good luck with your surgery Gary!  You begin your weight loss adventure and we are saving you a seat on the loser's bench...someone even dusted it off for you ;-) Gena

Good luck buddy. I know the feeling your having right now the night before surgery.  Being a Lap Banner myself You'll do great. I have yet to have my first fill but that will take place in 8 days. You will have restriction due to the swelling after surgery. The restriction will last maybe a week. Make sure to follow the doctors advice. My first week post-op was protein shakes followed by soft foods then onto eating regular foods. My doctor told me that the weeks leading up to my fill was going to be hard. I have not lost any additional weight but I have not gained either. I have kinda hit the wall until I begin the filling of the band. Hope all goes well for you in the morning and the weeks and months ahead.   Keith

I am hitting the sack, tomorrow will come early with a 6 am check in at the hospital But the good thing is, I will be out of surgery early in the morning and be ready to start a new chapter in my life. Thanks for all the well wishes, I will try to have the wife post my progress.