Starting the process...

AngelSoftSnow · 08-09-2007, 01:33 PM

Hi Everyone!

I'm in the process of getting the Lap Band. I have my first appointment with Dr. Lautz in Massachusetts on September 27th. That's the earliest appointment I could get, I've been waiting for a month now, another month and 1/2 to go. Hopefully Dr. Lautz thinks that I would be a good condidate. My PCP thinks so. I have no medical uses other than a thyroid problem and my bmi is 43. I call once a week to see if they have any earlier appointment due to cancellations. Every week they tell me know. I guess everyone wants to be thin! ::)

How is everyone doing? Any comments on your Lap Band?

Rosita

Mal · 08-09-2007, 01:38 PM

Angel~WELCOME!!! This is the greatest site, lots of support and info! Congrats on your decision and your date!! See ya around the site!!

AngelSoftSnow · 08-09-2007, 01:42 PM

Thanks! I'm so excited. I really haven't told anyone about it, except my kids. Michael doesn't want me to do it. I think he's afraid that something would happen to me.

mariaxoxo4u · 08-09-2007, 02:02 PM

Welcome to LBT!! I am awaiting my consult as well, Sept also. Maybe I'll be able to have the surgery in October!!! Yippee! Can't wait... This site is an awesome tool. You can get just about any answer to any question. Keep surfin' it and keep in touch!

Maria

AngelSoftSnow · 08-09-2007, 02:25 PM

Wow, you'll have the surgery that soon after your consultation. I was told that it would be three months after consultation. I'm thinking surgery will be end of December or begining of January 2008.

mariaxoxo4u · 08-10-2007, 09:37 PM

HI Angel,

Well, I'm not really sure if it will go that quick, but my friend went for her nutritional assessment and got her surgery date in one month and we are going to the same group of surgeons - so I should say I'm HOPING to go in October, but not sure. I still have to wait for all the results of my blood work, cardiac, chest xray etc... to see if I'm even a viable candidate for the surgery, so all in good time!

Maria