Harrier's Woman

Congratulation! I'm so happy for you.

Hi Ladies, I'm also in San Antonio. I am scheduled to have my surgery in October @TrueResults. I am going to have my psych evaluation on Thursday. Dr. Carcamo will be performing my surgery & I've heard he can be a little blunt. This doesn't bother me because the main thing is that he performs the surgery well. Surprisingly, I'm not nervous(yet) about this procedure. I'm more excited than anything. I have been struggling for 30yrs with this weight; so now its beyond time to get serious about it. I hope everyone has a lot if success with the Lapband. Keep in Touch!

I'm new to all of this; so I'm not familiar with the terminology. What exactly is "plication"?

Thank you all for the encouragement. I was just a little discouraged after that call because I don't want anything to hinder my surgery. So I really appreciate all of your support & kind words.

So a P.A. calls me this morning to tell me that my blood is low. She asks me if I've ever had Anemia. I have had issues with this over the years due to irregular cycles. Which were caused by PCOS; the PCOS is one of the factors of me gaining & having a hard time losing weight.....which is why I was having the Lapband in the first place. Catch 22 definitely. UGH!! So frustrating. I guess its time for the Iron supplements again.....I refuse to allow this bump in the road stop or deter my October surgery date.

So glad to hear everything went well!!! Congrats & much success to you on your journey

Wow....Anyway, its ok to be nervous. It's a natural reaction. Just explain your concerns before they start & you'll be fine.

Hi, I haven't had my surgery yet; but I will tell you something I've learned after watching my mom & myself dealing with medical people for a countless number of years....only YOU can control how they treat you. I have hidden veins myself & before I have blood drawn I let the person know this in advance. By the time I'm done saying this, they know I am not their personal pin cushion & I will not tolerate that kind of treatment. Be firm....their job is to take care of you; make them do it well! Don't worry about tomorrow. You'll be fine.

Believe me, this is definitely a testimony! Thanks for the encouragement because this all new(& a little bit scary too) for me. Congratulations & keep us posted!

Congratulations on your approval!

You look fantastic! Congrats!

Congratulations! I am thrilled for you; September will be here before you know it. I am scheduled for October 2012; so I'm right behind you. I wish all the luck & success in the worl on your journey.