GoalLap Band: which one?

Probably only a nurse would ask this, but I did pick out my hip prosthesis first and then the OS.  My doctor apparently does both bands . . . was it your decision or did he say I prefer this versus that?  How did you get matched with the band you have or are going to have?

Plus what should I expect from the first visit?

Vickie

Vickie - My first appointment was a long one.  I met with the dietician (Bev), the nurse (Vanessa), the exercise physiologist (Keesha) and Dr. Shin.  I didn't get out of there until after 5 pm and met with Dr. Shin last.  He took all the time I needed to answer my questions.  I had a 3-month pre-surgery period to satisfy my insurance.  Dr. Shin tells it like it is - no fluffing, which I like.  Initially I told Dr. Shin to chose the band for me - I had no preference.  After researching, I decided on the latest AP band, if he had no preference.  In fact, I told Dr. Shin that as I was going into surgery. 

Just do your research, Vickie.  Spend the time prior to surgery reading all the blogs and posts, asking questions, and researching.  You want to know what to expect and what questions to ask at your appointments. 

Best of luck! - Pat

What time did your appointment start?  If this is typical, I will need the day off.

you'll be surprised how fast time will go, yesterday was my 6 month band anniversary and I'm so happy.  I was surprised that so much time has gone by..  Dr Shin is awesome hes helped me stay on track well except for when I didn't go in for a fill   LOL out of laziness.  I let him choose which band for me I ended up with the newest one and I love it.  I feel like I might have more restriction that others but who knows

My appointment was at 3:00.  You have to be there 15 minutes earlier. I got there real early so went down to meet Keesha at the gym.  We set up a date/time to get started on workout program, do measurements, etc.  Then went back to Dr. Shin's office.

Actually  Dr Shin and I didn't talk about it until just a few minutes before they wheeled me into surgery. He asked me lapband or realize band?  I said whatever you thought was best. He ended up giving me the Realize band 11cc   .   I asked him at my follow up why he asked me and he said he used the Realize for someone that has a little more tissue.

My first visit I was there for a few hours. I first met with Vanessa (his nurse) and then Dr Shin and then Keisha (exercise physiologist) and then the Dietician ,Bev.
 
It was a mentally exhausting day. I would recommend to take the day off. I did.