Skip to content
View in the app

A better way to browse. Learn more.
BariatricPal

A full-screen app on your home screen with push notifications, badges and more.

To install this app on iOS and iPadOS
  1. Tap the Share icon in Safari
  2. Scroll the menu and tap Add to Home Screen.
  3. Tap Add in the top-right corner.
To install this app on Android
  1. Tap the 3-dot menu (⋮) in the top-right corner of the browser.
  2. Tap Add to Home screen or Install app.
  3. Confirm by tapping Install.

Pre- Op Appointment In The Morning!

By sweetsoutherngirl

· 462 views

Tomorrow I meet with my doc and register at the hospital. After tomorrow I have 7 days before my surgery. I am super excited. I made a list of questions for him.

 

1. What size band are we using and will there be any fill at surgery time?

2. What is the average time of sugery from start to finsh? Expected time in recovery?

3. If the surgery is late in the day will a hospital stay be required?

 

I am sure that there will be more that pop in my head before the morning. As of today I have lost 13 pounds in 7 days on my liquid diet. 001_huh.gif That is scary to me, but I know it is the diet. I just wonder how another seven days will affect me. I guess that should one of my questions, huh? smile.png

  •

    4 Comments

    Recommended Comments

    Aspiring Evangelist

    ready4changein2011

    Gastric Sleeve Patients

    Are u having your surgery at west houston? pre-op appt feb 21 let me know how it goes. I have lost 10lbs since 1/16 wondering if im doing something wrong. Scared to get on scale now. Are yoiu exercising too? Goodluck

  • Quote
    • Junior Guru

    sweetsoutherngirl

    LAP-BAND Patients

    Yes I am having it at West Houston. I will keep you updated on how it went. I also exercise. Zumba about four times a week

  • Quote
    • Expert Member

    mizpk83

    LAP-BAND Patients

    Hi Ladies,

    Congrats on your weight lost. Those are good questions. Keep us posted on how your visit went.

  • Quote
    • Bariatric Legend

    BayougirlMrsS

    Gastric Sleeve Patients

    Few things:

    First congrats on you up coming banding. First the doctor won't really know what size band until he gets in there. I'm 5 2 and weighed 223... i have the large 14cc band. I have very large friends that took the small band. You won't know until he/she get in there. I was in surgery for about 30 min. Surgery was on the 10 i was back at work on the 16th...and got laid off that same day... wasn't that a great welcome back... My doctor keeps all patients over night. I was glad for it. got to stay on the pain drip it was fabulous.... Went home the next day at lunch time.

    Write your questions down. you will forget. You will be nervous and under medication...

    Make sure you bring comfortable clothes to wear home. I could not wear a bra home. Socks don't forget socks.

    One of my regrets was not taking pictures during my process. So bring a camera and document your journey.

  • Quote
    • Guest
    Add a comment...

    Account

    Navigation

    Search

    Search

    Configure browser push notifications
    Chrome (Android)
    1. Tap the lock icon next to the address bar.
    2. Tap Permissions → Notifications.
    3. Adjust your preference.
    Chrome (Desktop)
    1. Click the padlock icon in the address bar.
    2. Select Site settings.
    3. Find Notifications and adjust your preference.