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I have had many problems with my lap band. We could not get in the green zone. I was either too tight or too loose. I was up and down with my weight. Mostly down but very slowly.  I feel like most of what I was doing was dieting and using my own willpower. I was able to lose about 40 lbs total. 

I have had some knee problems and comments from my doctor were if I lost more weight it would not be hard on my knees.  Thats what I have been trying to do.  I was also told that I have high cholesterol so bring on the pills.  In March I decided that its time to do something and have a revision. I went to see my dr and he felt I was a good candidate for RNY. 

I completed preop paperwork and testing which included an unfill in my Lap Band from March to April and received my approval in May.  Surgery is now scheduled for June 15 @ 10:30 am at St Lukes Hospital in Tempe.

Currently, I am on my pre-op diet. This is day 2 and it has not been that bad. It's funny but you dont realize how many food commercials are on tv until you cant eat.   

I am excited and I am ready to start my new journey. 

I finished my second week of pre-op liquid diet  and it was tough but I made it through because of my goal.  

I had surgery yesterday Friday, June 13 at 9:30 AM at Arizona Specialty Hospital.  I was told that I would be spending the night so I was prepared to make the best of it although I had heard that many Lap Band patients went home the same day.

My husband could not get the time off because of his work requirements so my wonderful daughter took me.  At first, she was not happy but she made it a fun experience. She had me laughing before the surgery which made things much easier for me.  My husband showed up before I came out.

I got to the hospital at 7:30 and did some last minute paperwork.  I was then in the pre-op room by 8:00 and got my IV and pre-surgery shots.  Also, received some antibiotics through IV.

I went into surgery late because the doctor was running late.  I remember being wheeled in the operating room, climbing onto the surgery table, breathing into the oxygen mask and that's it. I was waking up in recovery soon after.

I was given a bottle of water to sip and moved into my room.  I talked to my nurse and slept for about 15 minutes. When I woke up I decided to go for a walk.  My nurse came in after and asked if I was nauseous and I told her no. She said not vomitting or nausea and you are up walking; I think you will be going home today about 5pm.  She left, came back and confirmed I woud be released at 4:00pm.  I left the hospital closer to 5pm.  The drive home was not fun solely because it was rush hour and the traffic made me nervous.

I made it home, ate a little chicken broth.  It was so good; felt like I was eating like a king. Walked around the house a little and just enjoyed my evening.

The night was a little difficult because I like sleeping on my  stomach.  I had recently bought a memory foam contour pillow from Target and put it on my side to lay on and it did wonders.  I am so happy I had it to sleep on.  

Today, I have a party I have to attend.  I am not up to going only because I want to rest more but for no reason whatsoever can I not go.  I don't feel sick just lazy!

A week of the liquid diet and it has not been very easy for me.  There has been lots of food around.  I started the week with training and it was tough not to go out and eat.  Today was also hard because my family was home cooking and the smells were just wonderful.  I have survived Saturday!!!

Pre-op appointment went very well. I can't believe it is really happening.  It feels like a dream!  I scheduled my post-op appointment and 3 post-op fills.  

Pre-op Diet
The first 3 days of the pre-op diet were hell for me. I was so hungry; I was not sure I would make it.  It has definitely gotten easier.  I am not as hungry as the first days but sometimes crave foods. I am not sure if it is because of habit or because my body truly craves it.  Either way, looking forward to my health!

I received a call from the True Results office and my official surgery date is June 13, 2008.  YIPEEEEE!  I have to start my pre-op diet starting May 30.  No advance notice but that is ok.  I am soooooo excited!

It was a long weekend with Memorial Day.  My paperwork was submitted on Friday and I had my approval on Tuesday afternoon.  WOOHOO!!  There is a tentative date set for June 23.  I am hoping it can be moved up because I am going on vacation at the end of June.

Throughout May, True Results was waiting for the doctor to send my 5 year weight history to them.  I also found out that BCBS had new requirements and I had to complete H-pylori and drug/alcohol tests.
May 22  True Results had all information and was gathering it to submit to the insurance company for Lap Band authorization.
May 23  True Results submitted paperwork to BCBS.  Keeping my fingers crossed!

April 16, 2008 Consult appointment at True Results for Lap Band Surgery
April 22, 2008 Nutritionist appointment
April 23, 2008 Sleep Study
April 29, 2008 Psychologist appointment

I also completed x-ray and bloodwork in the month on April.