Hi, I'm new here

Hello all,

I have been reading the psots here ofr a few days and psoted on another thread. Ifigured I had better introduce myself. My name is Sonia, and I am currently researching the LAP-BAND® for WLS. I had considered WLS once before, about a couple of years ago, the duodenal switch, but was too afriad of such major surgery. A coworker mentioned the LAP-BAND®, and once I found otu what it was online, I became excited about the possibilities. I am currently just reading everything I can get my hands on, and am planning on making an appt with my PCP tomorrow to get the ball rolling.

I am absolutely terrified (that word doesn'e begin to express the fear) of having surgery done. I have been put under 3 times when I was much much younger and had no adverse effects, so am telling myself that at least that part of it is no problem.

I am going to apologize in advance, becuase I will probably bombard everyone here with questions, and I hope you don't mind. I am kind of a worry wart, and just think of crazy thigns to ask about. If I ever go overboard jsut give me a loud yell and I will back off, at least for the immediate. LOL.

Thanks, and God bless!

Sonia

Welcome! There is a ton of information here on these boards. Take some time to read all the older posts too, you will learn a lot from them. Good luck in your journey to getting the band.

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Betty

Surgery/Oct. 18, 2004
-92 pounds!




I believe there are Angels among us!

"Life is about creating yourself"

Hi Sonia,

Ask away!!! Welcome! Its nice to meet you. Teresa

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Dr. Lopez
5/8/04
362/266/??? -96 lbs
3 fills: 11/17/04 1 cc.
2/08/05 .2 cc.
6/06/07 .5 cc. Total 2 cc.
:Bunny

Hi Sonia
Welcome!
Any questions you have we will be happy to answer if we can, we were all where you are once you we understand..so as Teresa said "Ask Away"

Thread Starter

Thanks, I plan to take all of you up on your offers. Believe me, you will regret it!!n You don't know what you are all letting yoursevles in for.

Sonia

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Work like you don't need the money, love like you've never been hurt, and dance like you do when nobody's watching.

Welcome,Sonia! For me the surgery was a breeze. In the past, I have had the type of abdominal surgery where they actually open you up (think HUGE scar), and let me tell you, this laproscopic thing is a piece of cake compared to that!

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blossom
Banded Nov. 5, 2004
226 (day of Surgery)
4 Fills - 2.5cc's Total

Thread Starter

I haven't had any type of surgery at all. Been lucky, I guess. So I am just letting my fears get away from me.

Thanks for your welcome, and everyone else as well. I am so glad I found this place.

Sonia

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Work like you don't need the money, love like you've never been hurt, and dance like you do when nobody's watching.