Scheduled for banding.

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Hi all,

I have been lurking around here as I've researched Lap Band surgery and

am now scheduled for May 29th. To say I'm nervous is an

understatement. The only surgery I've had was removing my wisdom teeth

and the only time I've been in a hospital was when I had my son, but I

think it's going to be ok, I just have some concerns/quesitons.

~My friend is also going to have it done locally, and she said that I

should have my gall bladder removed since I'm having the surgery done

anyhow since I will have problems later. Is that true?

~I'm afraid of losing my hair, anyone had a problem with this?

~I have to do the preop diet, any suggestions on food?

~Any suggestions on hotel? I would like one close to the hospital for

my companion.

~I have a low pain threshold, should I be worried?

Thank you!

a

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-------------- Original message -------------- From: "ixtacihuatl" <ixtacihuatl@...> Hi all,I have been lurking around here as I've researched Lap Band surgery and am now scheduled for May 29th. To say I'm nervous is an understatement. The only surgery I've had was removing my wisdom teeth and the only time I've been in a hospital was when I had my son, but I think it's going to be ok, I just have some concerns/quesitons.

Hi a, Congratulations on you upcoming surgery date!!

My name is Dana and I was banded 2-1-06. I'll try to help you with a few of your questions...

~My friend is also going to have it done locally, and she said that I should have my gall bladder removed since I'm having the surgery done anyhow since I will have problems later. Is that true?

It is possible that dramatic weight loss will cause gallstones. When I was 24 I had lost about 35lbs in less than a month (fasting) and almost 1yr later started having gall-bladder attacks. Three wks later I had it removed (not laproscopically) It was the worst pain and surgery I had ever had. Ask Nina if you should consider this. Another lady on this group recently had hers taken out during the banding. Not sure who?????~I'm afraid of losing my hair, anyone had a problem with this?

No one that I am aware of.... RNY patients usually are at risk due to lack of absorption of vitamins. I have had no hair loss.~I have to do the preop diet, any suggestions on food?

I didn't have to do the pre-op but I know its proteins, veggies for most. ~Any suggestions on hotel? I would like one close to the hospital for my companion.

Your companion can stay in your room if you want. Each room is private and has big comfy leather sofa. Nina has a list of local hotels. I stayed at the Hotel Lucerna the night before surgery. It was nice, and really nice restaurant.~I have a low pain threshold, should I be worried?

Not really, will make sure you have as much pain meds as you need. Tylenol liquid is all I used for a couple of days. Nothing much helped the gas pains except walking and time. But they were more of an annoyance than pain. You will be fine!! Good luck to you and your friend!!

Thank you!a

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First of all - congratulations on your choice. Dr. Aceves is the

best. I personally have not had any hair loss. The pain in minimal -

you are sent home with Tylenol. You will feel so much better after

meeting the wonderful staff. There are not enough words to describe

how great they are. Ernesto, transports you from place to place in

the van. Yolanda, the patient coordinator has everything scheduled

and makes you feel comfortable the minute you meet her. She is

amazing. , Dr. Aceves nurse, is the best. He will be with you

for the pre op testing, the surgery and afterwards. He is

incredible. The doctor is so patient. He'll take time personally to

make sure you understand and have time to ask questions. He'll check

on you several times a day. He is very understanding and takes the

time to listen. I never had to press the call button as everything

was anticipated before I could ask. It's like a spa instead of a

hospital. Feel free to email me directly if you have more

questions. Good luck with your decision.

Regina Rios

dob 2/17/06

334/277/150

1st fill 2cc's 4/12/06

>

> Hi all,

> I have been lurking around here as I've researched Lap Band surgery

and

> am now scheduled for May 29th. To say I'm nervous is an

> understatement. The only surgery I've had was removing my wisdom

teeth

> and the only time I've been in a hospital was when I had my son,

but I

> think it's going to be ok, I just have some concerns/quesitons.

> ~My friend is also going to have it done locally, and she said that

I

> should have my gall bladder removed since I'm having the surgery

done

> anyhow since I will have problems later. Is that true?

> ~I'm afraid of losing my hair, anyone had a problem with this?

> ~I have to do the preop diet, any suggestions on food?

> ~Any suggestions on hotel? I would like one close to the hospital

for

> my companion.

> ~I have a low pain threshold, should I be worried?

> Thank you!

> a

>

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Hi a~

You're doing the right thing by going to Dr. A-he's the best... His

entire staff is amazing, you're in GREAT... Don't believe me, when

you arrive at the hospital, look at the picture with the surgern with

God..

I had a little hair loss-but it's because I lost weight SO fast...

The closer you get to your ideal weight, the harder it it to lose..

I'm within about 16 pounds to my first goal weight of 150. I hope to

reach 140-135 before the end of summer..

You'll feel healthier and lighter-your body will thank you for it...

many hugs,

Donna

>

> First of all - congratulations on your choice. Dr. Aceves is the

> best. I personally have not had any hair loss. The pain in

minimal -

> you are sent home with Tylenol. You will feel so much better

after

> meeting the wonderful staff. There are not enough words to

describe

> how great they are. Ernesto, transports you from place to place in

> the van. Yolanda, the patient coordinator has everything scheduled

> and makes you feel comfortable the minute you meet her. She is

> amazing. , Dr. Aceves nurse, is the best. He will be with

you

> for the pre op testing, the surgery and afterwards. He is

> incredible. The doctor is so patient. He'll take time personally

to

> make sure you understand and have time to ask questions. He'll

check

> on you several times a day. He is very understanding and takes the

> time to listen. I never had to press the call button as everything

> was anticipated before I could ask. It's like a spa instead of a

> hospital. Feel free to email me directly if you have more

> questions. Good luck with your decision.

> Regina Rios

> dob 2/17/06

> 334/277/150

> 1st fill 2cc's 4/12/06

>

> >

> > Hi all,

> > I have been lurking around here as I've researched Lap Band

surgery

> and

> > am now scheduled for May 29th. To say I'm nervous is an

> > understatement. The only surgery I've had was removing my wisdom

> teeth

> > and the only time I've been in a hospital was when I had my son,

> but I

> > think it's going to be ok, I just have some concerns/quesitons.

> > ~My friend is also going to have it done locally, and she said

that

> I

> > should have my gall bladder removed since I'm having the surgery

> done

> > anyhow since I will have problems later. Is that true?

> > ~I'm afraid of losing my hair, anyone had a problem with this?

> > ~I have to do the preop diet, any suggestions on food?

> > ~Any suggestions on hotel? I would like one close to the

hospital

> for

> > my companion.

> > ~I have a low pain threshold, should I be worried?

> > Thank you!

> > a

> >

>

[Guest guest]

>

> Hi all,

> I have been lurking around here as I've researched Lap Band

surgery and

> am now scheduled for May 29th. To say I'm nervous is an

> understatement. The only surgery I've had was removing my wisdom

teeth

> and the only time I've been in a hospital was when I had my son,

but I

> think it's going to be ok, I just have some concerns/quesitons.

> ~My friend is also going to have it done locally, and she said

that I

> should have my gall bladder removed since I'm having the surgery

done

> anyhow since I will have problems later. Is that true?

> ~I'm afraid of losing my hair, anyone had a problem with this?

> ~I have to do the preop diet, any suggestions on food?

> ~Any suggestions on hotel? I would like one close to the hospital

for

> my companion.

> ~I have a low pain threshold, should I be worried?

> Thank you!

> a

>HI KRISTINA MY NAME IS CRYSTAL, I AM SCHEDULED FOR MAY27, WE WILL

SEE EACH OTHER THERE FOR SURE. YOU CAN SEE HOW MINE WENT BEFORE YOU

HAVE YOURS. I WILL BE LEAVING THE 29. WILL YOU BE ARRIVING THE 28?

WHERE ARE YOU FROM? IM FROM TEXAS. IM 32 YRS OLD AND I HAVE A VERY

HIGH BMI OF 70, BUT I STILL WORK AS A HAIRDRESSER. I KNOW THINGS

WILL BE MUCH EASIER AFTER THIS PROCEDURE AS I HAVE HEARD NOTHING BUT

GOOD THINGS. AND ABOUT THE FOOD, HIGH PROTEIN, VERY LOW CARB.

BECAUSE MY BMI IS SO HIGH I HAVE TO EAT A VERY STRICT DIET,

EVERYONES DIET IS PROBABLY A LITTLE DIFFERENT DUE TO THIER

SITUATION. I HAD TO START MY DIET THREE WEEKS PRIOR. ITS VERY HARD

BUT ITS GOING OK. SEE YOU IN MEXICALLI. CRYSTAL

[Guest guest]

> >

> > Hi all,

> > I have been lurking around here as I've researched Lap Band

> surgery and

> > am now scheduled for May 29th. To say I'm nervous is an

> > understatement. The only surgery I've had was removing my

wisdom

> teeth

> > and the only time I've been in a hospital was when I had my son,

> but I

> > think it's going to be ok, I just have some concerns/quesitons.

> > ~My friend is also going to have it done locally, and she said

> that I

> > should have my gall bladder removed since I'm having the surgery

> done

> > anyhow since I will have problems later. Is that true?

> > ~I'm afraid of losing my hair, anyone had a problem with this?

> > ~I have to do the preop diet, any suggestions on food?

> > ~Any suggestions on hotel? I would like one close to the

hospital

> for

> > my companion.

> > ~I have a low pain threshold, should I be worried?

> > Thank you!

> > a

> >HI KRISTINA MY NAME IS CRYSTAL, I AM SCHEDULED FOR MAY27, WE WILL

> SEE EACH OTHER THERE FOR SURE. YOU CAN SEE HOW MINE WENT BEFORE

YOU

> HAVE YOURS. I WILL BE LEAVING THE 29. WILL YOU BE ARRIVING THE 28?

> WHERE ARE YOU FROM? IM FROM TEXAS. IM 32 YRS OLD AND I HAVE A VERY

> HIGH BMI OF 70, BUT I STILL WORK AS A HAIRDRESSER. I KNOW THINGS

> WILL BE MUCH EASIER AFTER THIS PROCEDURE AS I HAVE HEARD NOTHING

BUT

> GOOD THINGS. AND ABOUT THE FOOD, HIGH PROTEIN, VERY LOW CARB.

> BECAUSE MY BMI IS SO HIGH I HAVE TO EAT A VERY STRICT DIET,

> EVERYONES DIET IS PROBABLY A LITTLE DIFFERENT DUE TO THIER

> SITUATION. I HAD TO START MY DIET THREE WEEKS PRIOR. ITS VERY HARD

> BUT ITS GOING OK. SEE YOU IN MEXICALLI. CRYSTAL

>