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Hi- my surgery is scheduled for Sep 5th. I would love some buddies to keep in touch with that are getting banded around the same time. I am currently at 228 and would like to lose about 90lbs. Feel free to email me directly.

Sarah

Hi Sarah!

I've recently been banded, but I felt compelled to respond since the day I started my pre-op diet (7 days before surgery), I weighed 229! I have set a first goal of losing 80 lbs but I am eventually hoping for 90 or more total. I'm 5'2".

Are you getting banded with Dr. Ortiz? He's awesome! I have a blog if you want to read about my experiences thus far (bottom of my sig).

Good luck!

Mae

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Mae,

Thanks for the link to your blog! I just read a good bit of it! Excellent info! I'm getting a little nervous even though I know it will be ok. I also have some trouble with anethisia (sp) so that's the part I least look forward to.

I'm going to keep up with your blog and maybee I will be able to figure out how to post!

Sarah

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Mae,

Thanks for the link to your blog! I just read a good bit of it! Excellent info! I'm getting a little nervous even though I know it will be ok. I also have some trouble with anethisia (sp) so that's the part I least look forward to.

I'm going to keep up with your blog and maybee I will be able to figure out how to post!

Sarah

Don't sweat the anaesthesia too much-- you get to talk to the surgeons and the anaesthesiologist before you go in for surgery. Let him know about your past experiences and I'm sure he'll take that into consideration. My anaesthesia problem was not as bad this time as it was 2 years ago when I had my tonsils out. What's your issue-- nausea also?

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Ah, well, I think you're in good hands at the OCC then, because they explained to me (its all a bit fuzzy now though) that they use the latest type of anaesthesia. Its very light. They explained it to me that you go under two minutes before surgery, and come out two minutes after. Its so light they say that some people can remember watching the clock on the wall!

In any case, I do remember being groggy, but since you are staying overnight at the clinic, all you have to do is lie in bed and nap it off. They have nice private rooms with TVs and telephones right at your fingertips. You only need to get up for the bathroom, and the nurses can and will help you with that. It was really the least trouble I've had with anaesthesia, and I've had my wisdom teeth out (about 5 years ago) and my tonsils out (2 years ago) to compare it to.

I really truly think it will go better than you imagine it will!

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Hi- my surgery is scheduled for Sep 5th. I would love some buddies to keep in touch with that are getting banded around the same time. I am currently at 228 and would like to lose about 90lbs. Feel free to email me directly.

Sarah

Hi Sarah, I am getting banded by Dr Ortiz on Sept 5th. too. And I am also reading Mae's blog for info and inspiration. Thats where the similarities end. I am 65 and have 130 lbs to lose. I'm sure we will see each other in Mexico.

Nance :-h

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Hey ladies, you will have a WONDERFUL time there. No need to worry about a thing! I was close to the same weight at the time of my surgery. I was 234 going in, and 226 after week 1 of banding! LOL

You'll have a great time!

If you want some more reading material, you can also check out my blog!

It's at www.lapbandforlife.blogspot.com

I woke up really quick after surgery, the anesthesia, is really not that bad. It IS really light!

Donna

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