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They want to see if you are in your right mind. I made jokes with mine the whole time. I remember he asked why I was here and I said, "you need to determine if I'm crazy." I sat and talked and he asked family history question about, depression, suicide and what not. I ended the session with.. "So, how crazy am I?" LOL

Oh cool! Your is for the 24th too. Well, mine was for that same day, but my gallbladder started to act up, so they want to remove that first, so my band got postponed. Good luck and do post about your experience.. I would love to hear.

Oh that does suck! My insurance had a six month and a 3 month. Where went required only 3 months, which went by fast and I'm sure your six months will too. Hang in there sweetie!

That is great!

Love the positive attitude! Congrats on the new job and new clothes..

They said that they normally do both if I was having the by-pass. The reason why he wont do it the same time is because of any risk of infection to the band. If I was to get the band first and then months down the road did the gall bladder, they said that there could have been a chance the band could have gotten infected and then it would have been removed. It all make sense and I appreciate them looking after my well beings.

My surgery was for the 24th of this month. I went yesterday for my pre-op and my post of class. I was getting so excited that my time was coming near. I got a call from one of the nurses after I got home and she told me that they need to hold off on the band and remove my gallbladder the 24th. I need to wait six weeks after that, so my band will be placed on March 17th. I was devastated at first when she told me, but I got over it fairly quick, so now just bummed. I was so nervous about having any kind of surgery to begin with and the thought of having to go under twice just makes me crazy. Has anyone else gotten their gallbladder removed and if so, how did you feel after-wards?

Hey Barbara, Have you checked with Dr. Von Rueden? Because he has a dietician on staff and some insurances require 3 months with a dietician and supervision weightloss. Without the dietician it would be a 6 month supervision. I thought that was interesting. http://www.gbmc.org/mediarelations/BariatricCtrExcel.cfm

Aww man! I am not gonna be able to attend this meet. It's my daughters b-day that day and we will be in PA. I hope to catch the next one though.

Kudos!! I agree..

No. I did a lot of research and I picked Dr. Von Rueden from GBMC in Baltimore.

I am getting band next month and I am curious as to how this happens as well.

Thank you for the warm welcome!

HI Greg, I live in WhiteMarsh, so we are pretty close by. If i find something in the area I will be sure to keep you posted.

Ok, cool! I will keep my eyes open for up coming meetings. Thanks for the welcome!

Hi, I am new as well. I will be having my band Jan 24. It's awesome to find people who can relate. Welcome!

Hello, I am new to this and I would like to hear more info on support groups in my area, Baltimore.

I am excited that I have found this site. My name is Tracy and I live in MD. I will be having the Lap-Band surgery January 24, 2006. I had the hardest time trying to figure out which rout to take between the bypass and the band. I do feel I chose the best one for me. Anyway, I look forward to getting to know you and I can't wait to read up on some great success stories.