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Last Test Consultation Schecuded!

Late yesterday I got a call from the hospital to schedule the last test/consultation - an endoscopy. It is the last hoop before talking to the surgeon again. This could be happening bgefore too long.   My attempt at a low cal diet worked really well. I was able to make it through the day on about 1150 calories and 7 glasses of water. I was hungry when I went to bed, but not when I woke up, so maybe it was just my mind telling this old farm girl that she hadn't eaten as much as she normally does.   I haven't had any wine for 3 days and - wonder of wonders - I have had no acid reflux or heartburn!   Plus, I have already lost 4 lbs! I could get to like this new way of eating!    
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Hi, I am Ellen, a 67 year old wife, mother, grandmother, retired geek, and boater. I am also 120 lbs. over weight. I decided to investigate Lap-Band surgery about two years ago and went to an informational seminar. Unfortunately that group didn't take my insurance, so I continued looking. Last summer the husband of a friend had the surgery, and I asked about insurance. They have the same as I have.   After additional research, and many long talks about dietary and life-style changes, my (skinny) husband (who prefers curvy women ) agreed to support my efforts and be my driver, exercise nag, and food cop, so I called and made an appointment for their required seminar.   I met with my surgeon yesterday and also made appointments for an Upper GI, Social/Phsyc consultation, Physical Thersapy, consultation, and Nutritional consultation. I like the surgeon. He is young, personable, and the same one as operated on my friend's husband. He comes highly recommended. He spent a lot of time making sure I understood that the band has a lower success rate than more radical bariatric procedures. He stressed that it is easy to cheat with the band, and that I MUST commit to the dietary and exercise programs. OK, so why would anyone want to go through abdominal surgery (even laproscopic) , then cheat? I'm sure I'll find out soon enough LOL   Last night I gave up wine with dinner. Today I started a food log, and am going to call the gym to schedule an appointment with a personal trainer. Later thyis afternoon I going for a long walk.   Please wish me luck on my journey!          
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