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A weight loss surgery blog by janer4538 on BariatricPal. 4 entries on surgery, recovery and progress.

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Read more about consultation questions....

consultation questions....

Tomorrow is my lapband consultation.   1. I am wondering if I should take my husband, or go by myself.   2. Will I have to do any tests, or be weighed and measured?   3. What questions should I ask? My surgeon is well known for his bariatric services.   4. Approxmately how long will it take, and will I set up psych, nutrition appts then.     I am taking with me: pre registration material, 4 doctor visits about weightloss, and my last blood test from 2 weeks ago. Anything els

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• janer4538
• July 14, 201016 yr

Read more about Time between....

Time between....

I have my consultation in a week. I've already spoken with my insurance company about the surgery, and coverage should not be a problem :smile2:. I have been on a doctor prescribed diabetic carb controlled diet for the past three years, and believe it or not, have not lost weight, but maintained good blood sugars as well as my obesity. My BMI is 42, and I am a teacher with the summer off. I am wondering if it is possible to get to my surgery before school starts in late August.   What is t

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• janer4538
• July 9, 201016 yr

Read more about My thoughts......

My thoughts......

Today is my second day on this site, and I really love it. I am so excited. In a week from today, I go for my consultation. Through my research, I know that soda is a no no...I used to drink 3-4 bottles a day, and on the weekends, probably two two liters. I have gone 46 days without a soda....cold turkey. I drink green tea, water, and once in a while a G2.   I made my breakfast this morning, and for the first time really tried to watch my carbs....I am only allowed 60 a meal with my diabe

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• janer4538
• July 8, 201016 yr

Read more about 6'2 and shopping

6'2 and shopping

I have my first consult next week, and have been nervous and excited since I made the decision to discuss it with my diabetic doctor. I just came from a mini vacation in Chicago, and felt so out of place. I was with my best girlfriend, and walking in Bloomingdales, Macy's, Nordstroms, etc....was just too much....I felt like Julia Roberts in Pretty Woman....I felt like people judged me for even being in the store.....I touched a little black dress in a size 16, and can't wait to go back and buy

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• janer4538
• July 8, 201016 yr