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I had similar issues during pre-op. I am now 2 weeks post-op and...

10/21/13 6 Days Post-Op - Well out of the hospital and at home.  I can't believe it.  It seemed to happen so fast.  Although those first two days were pretty ruff.  Believe it or not the surgery seem to ...

10/17/13 2 Days post-op! - Well I survived!  Doctor had to do a partial stomach removal because of damage the lapband did.  On liquids, broth, jello etc.  Feel pretty good, will check back after I get out...

Low Blood Sugar Worries - I have my surgery in 2 days and I am worried about low blood sugar.  I am worried that I will crash, that's what I call, it after surgery and what do I do? I will not be able to ea...

10/10/12 Sonogram - Did my last test today before surgery.  My doctor wanted to make sure I had no blood clots in my legs.  I had to have a deep vein sonogram.  Results back already and everything ...

10/9/13 Pre-Op behind me now! - Had a full day today.  Had my filter evaluation, anesthesia evaluation and my pre-op with the surgeon.  Everything when well, down 51 pounds to date (current 511).  The only hic...

Boy can I relate to your story! I begin my journey next week. I have...

So far down about 53#. Worried more about them putting in the filter...

Wow, sounds great. I will have my surgery on 10/15. I have to go...

9/20/13 Got my date! - The doctors office called today and set my surgery date for Oct 15.  That's the good news, the bad news is he wants me to have a IVC Filter installed.  I have to go in for an ev...

IVC Filter - My doctor is wanting me to have this before my surgery.  Has anyone had this and was it difficult to insert?

9/19/13 Getting Closer to a date - Met with another phyc doctor yesterday to go over pain i would experience after the surgery.  At the end of the meeting the doc said I am ready to do this.  Got a call from the ...

That's funny, I am having a lap band removed also that was put put...

9/5/13 Results of Pysc Test - Got a call from Dr. Alfred today concerning the results of my Pysc test.  She said the only problem was I did not answer 20% of the questions concern alcohol consumption.  She s...

8/29/13 Psyc Test! - Had my final meeting with the Dietician and met with the Psyc Doc for my examine.  The dietician was very happy that I lost so much weight over the last 4 weeks on my own.  I fo...

8/23/13 Lost Some! - Been following the dietician's instructions.  Weighed in at 522, so lost 38# so far.  Have an appointment with psychologist and dietician next week.  Hope to get surgery date th...

7/24/13 Met the Surgeon! - Had another session with the dietician which went well.  She is great and has lots of ideas about making very low calorie appealing.  Also setting  me up for how to eat after su...

More Testing! - 7/11/13 Had a Upper GI and a Gull Bladder sonagram tests done today.  I even got the results.  Everything ok, no stones and flow was unrestricted through my existing band.  ...

6/24/13 First Dietary Appointment - Went to my first official dietary appointment on 6/24/13.  Also, they gave me a pullory (sp?) test to see if I have the issues that cause ulcers.  Never had any indication of ul...

After reading your info, you sound like a carbon copy of me. I have...