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Wonderful news Mattiesue! Heal quickly! Good luck Jaxbandster! Your day is soon!

Yes, I had to start taking it one week pre-op and on the day of surgery as well as post-op. I called and spoke to the nurse and she said it was because I have a history of hypertension. When is your surgery?

Are you getting nervous? I am. I am from Connecticut. Did you have any pre-op diet or meds to take? Is your surgery on Feb 11th? Mine is also. Where are you from? I am from ohio

I called and I was told I had a history of hypertension and it is to protect my heart. Guess it is better to be safe than sorry.

Did anyone have to take Atenolol pre-op? It is a beta-blocker. They told me to take it one week pre-op which I started yesterday but I am not sure why I am taking it. I am putting a call into the office today.

I am on the 11th. Is that close enough? Tina

Cynthia- Good luck tomorrow. Here's to an uneventful surgery and speedy recovery! We're all rooting for you! :frown: Tina

I meant I am down 4 lbs. LOL I should proof read before submitting!

I am being banded in New Haven CT by Dr. Geoffey Nadzam on 2/11. I have heard of Dr. Artuso. A former colleague of mine had gastric by-pass by Dr. Artuso and says he is wonderful! Good luck to us all! BTW. I am done 4 lbs. since starting my 1000 calorie pre-op diet on Monday. Tina

Fantastic news! WOW! That was fast. It is great that we are all going through this together! We'll help each other out. I am scheduled for Feb. 11!

Carol, Best wishes for a speedy recovery. Glad to hear you are doing well. Tina

Sharona, How exciting it is to be a step closer to your approval! I hope all goes well. Let us know! Tina AKA Beachcomber

CTMAN: Good luck with your approval! I had to do a 6 mth weight loss program before the office would submit my paperwork to Healthnet. I seriously thought about going to your group but decided against it because I would have to pay out of network. I hear such wonderful things about them. I started my 1000 pre-op diet yesterday. I can't believe this is happening. Feb. 11 will be here before I know it! Tina AKA Beachcomber

What is your pre-op diet like? I start mine tomorrow. It is a 1000 calorie diet to shrink the liver. Good luck! Tina

WOO HOO! Congratulations. You are a week ahead of me. Let me know how you make out! Tina P.

Mattie86, Thanks for your reassurance. I just returned from the pre-op seminar with Chris and Diana. I believe that was my last requirement before surgery. I had the endoscopy last Friday. Dr. Nadzam was great...really reassuring. I start the 1000 calorie diet on Monday. Do you have any suggestions? Tina

I am scheduled for the lapband on Monday, Feb. 11 at St. Raphael's Hospital in New Haven, CT. I had my endoscopy and priority testing and will attend a seminar tomorrow night. I start my 1000 calorie liver shrinking diet on Monday, Jan. 28. Good luck to us all! Tina

Karen, Sounds like you are well on your way! Thanks for making the thought of the band inside less creepy! LOL Where are you having your surgery? I will have mine in New Haven, CT. Tina

I got two restaurant gift certificates for Christmas. I made sure I enjoyed these last dinners before my pre-op diet. I ordered foods that I thought I may never enjoy again!

Gena, I will be banded also on the 11th in CT. Where are you having your surgery? Tina

Having my surgery on 2/11/08 by Dr. Nadzam at St. Raphael's. Tina

Dr. Nadzam at St. Raphael's is my surgeon. I will be banded on 2/11/08. Tina

Hi Everyone, I will be banded on 2/11 at St. Raphael's in New Haven by Dr. Nadzam. I had my pre-op tests on Friday, which included an endoscopy, EKG, chest x-ray, blood work, physical, and meeting with an anesthesia nurse. I have to attend one last pre-op meeting which will be held on Wednesday. My pre-op diet will begin on Jan. 28 and consists of a 1000 calorie diet, which is designed to shrink the liver. I am excited and nervous and hope I can successfully manage this tool. Good luck to us all! :biggrin: Tina

Hi Loup! Thanks for your reassuring words. I appreciate it. Good luck with your approval. I had to complete a 6 mth weight program and got approval right after that. Tina

Hello! I am scheduled for my surgery on Feb. 11. I go for pre-op testing on Friday, Jan. 18, which also includes an endoscopy. I worry about that test but everyone assures me that it is not anything to be concerned about. I hope all my pre-op tests are ok and I get clearance for the surgery. I am 54 years old, the mother of 4 children (young adults) and wife to a wonderful man who is concerned about the safety of the surgery. I would like to lose 80-90 lbs. My fears.....Sometimes the thought of the band creeps me out....I worry about having a foreign object inside of me forever. I also worry about being successful. I know I have to be faithful to my band..... I start my pre-op diet on Jan. 28, which consists of 1000 calorie diet to shrink the liver.....Does anyone else have a similar pre-op plan? Good luck to all of us....Let's keep in touch and be each others' cheerleader. Tina