ckelly37 Posted May 20, 2008 Report Share Posted May 20, 2008 hey everyone, My Name is Cindy and I have my 1st consultation appointment on june 6th...I know this is something is seriously want but of course I have my doubts and concerns. Can anyone relate and maybe give me ideas...usually how long after the consultation does it take to get the surgery...and 2 other questions i had was will i eventually be able to have diet soda or maybe a happy meal from a fast food place. thanx for any advice that is goin to be given Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fat2nrml Posted May 20, 2008 Report Share Posted May 20, 2008 hey everyone, My Name is Cindy and I have my 1st consultation appointment on june 6th...I know this is something is seriously want but of course I have my doubts and concerns. Can anyone relate and maybe give me ideas...usually how long after the consultation does it take to get the surgery...and 2 other questions i had was will i eventually be able to have diet soda or maybe a happy meal from a fast food place. thanx for any advice that is goin to be given Hi Cindy, Who's doing your surgery? If you're having your surgery at the OCC you can schedule surgery as soon as Doc gives you the OK and they have an opening. They will work with you, they're great at the OCC!! I forget how long it is before you can have soda, I think it's a couple months though. [i'm not a soda drinker,... iced tea is my down fall.] You can have a happy meal after your 3 weeks of liquids post surgery. I do have a burger from time to time, but I get my first fill soon and don't know how it will go down after that. Most people have trouble with breads and pasta's after banding. Anything else, feel free to ask! There are alot of great people on this forum who are ready to help. We know what it's like to begin this journey, it can be a little scarey. Best wishes! Darlene :lb16: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kimra Posted May 21, 2008 Report Share Posted May 21, 2008 I know for sure that you can't have soda until 6 months after the band... per dr. Miranda Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ckelly37 Posted May 21, 2008 Author Report Share Posted May 21, 2008 Thanx for all your advice...unfortunatley i am not goin to the OCC for surgery i am goin to the bariatrics center in langhorne, Pa.. i found this website and decided to join not because of where the surgery was taken place but to have comfort in all your experiences...thanks for your responses!! Im sure i am going to have plenty of more questions as time goes on and i read more replies from people and also when i speak with the doctor on june 6th (my fingers are crossed that this will be the new me) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lna228 Posted May 21, 2008 Report Share Posted May 21, 2008 You can also search the topics and find lots of information that answers just about every question. Linda Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ckelly37 Posted May 21, 2008 Author Report Share Posted May 21, 2008 Thanx for the input i've been lookin at a lot of posts thank god most are positive some tho worry me when they say band slip and they feel like they are chokin. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fat2nrml Posted May 21, 2008 Report Share Posted May 21, 2008 Thanx for all your advice...unfortunatley i am not goin to the OCC for surgery i am goin to the bariatrics center in langhorne, Pa.. i found this website and decided to join not because of where the surgery was taken place but to have comfort in all your experiences...thanks for your responses!! Im sure i am going to have plenty of more questions as time goes on and i read more replies from people and also when i speak with the doctor on june 6th (my fingers are crossed that this will be the new me) I'm from central Pa., near State College. I decided to go to Mexico because the Doc's around here wouldn't touch me cause I weighed ONLY 214lbs! My insurance didn't cover weight loss surgery anyway, so I went with Dr. O!! Best decision I ever made, no regrets. Good luck on June 6th, let us know how it goes!! :good2: Darlene Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sufina Posted May 21, 2008 Report Share Posted May 21, 2008 Thanx for all your advice...unfortunatley i am not goin to the OCC for surgery i am goin to the bariatrics center in langhorne, Pa.. i found this website and decided to join not because of where the surgery was taken place but to have comfort in all your experiences...thanks for your responses!! Im sure i am going to have plenty of more questions as time goes on and i read more replies from people and also when i speak with the doctor on june 6th (my fingers are crossed that this will be the new me) Hi ckelly37...I found lapbandtalk.com to also be helpful in case you want to connect with others from all over, not just us Tijuana folks. good luck, sufina Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ckelly37 Posted May 22, 2008 Author Report Share Posted May 22, 2008 thanx ill try that website too! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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