Surgery Scheduled!

Well, my surgery is scheduled!!  I was fortunate that I was able to pick the date I wanted -- February 14th.  So I guess Valentine's Day will always have a special meaning for me from now on. My mom is actually flying in to take care of me after the surgery, which is incredibly nice of her.  She'll be here for 3 days. I feel good about my decision.  I'm ready to have the lapband.  The only thing I am worried about is that in 6% of patients, they aren't able to do the surgery laperscopically.  The thought of being cut from breast bone to belly button is really frightening.  I just pray I am not among that 6%. Other than that, I feel good about everything. :)

Congratulations!  I remember that feeling well.  I had RNY and felt good about that decision too.  Glad you are posting to the board.  Love the avatar!  Pink is my favorite color too! peace! Beth

Way to go!  How appropriate a date is that!  Congrats and keep us informed!  I'll start sanding off the Losers Bench right now!

Congratulations on your upcoming surgery. You will do fine and they don't usually have to do it open unless you are really, really heavy and they can't get to your liver laperscopically so you should be fine. Who is your doctor?

I got my surgery date yesterday and it is Feb. 12th. So we will be going through this together. I'm having the RNY though. Congratulations!!!

Congratulations!  I know you are excited.  Hopefully, you can have this laproscopically.  I just had an open RNY and the incision is a BEAR!  Also, check out if you are allergic to tape or adhesive prior to surgery--you REALLY need to know that in advance.  I have about 6 sores on my belly from tape, not from the surgery! Marilyn

ThinkPink, love your avatar.  I love pink... Congratulations on your surgery date!  Feb. 14th will surely be a special day from now on...  and you won't even have to get flowers! lol

Congrats on your date and yes Valentine's will take on a whole new meaning for you now. Wish you all the best on your journey.

Congrats!!!! You will do great!!!!