Erin18

hey, i am going on this journey as well, i go back to see the doc. this week on the 13th. This will be my 3rd time seeing them. last month i did the testings and they consisted of; *Blood work and urinalysis *Chest Xrays *Abdominal Ultra Sound *Tested the lungs and the heart i also talked to the nutrisionist and the exercising trainer i hope i get the surgery in December after my birthday, or jan/feb, anyways, goodluck! (:

oh man, that stinks =/, so i went there today (to get the tests done) what they did was,1. blood test, 2. nutritionist, 3. physical therapy? well they went over body mass, bmi, and excerizing tips, 4.Went to a part where they checked my heart and lungs, 5. image screening; ultra sound, and chest extray..the nutritionist gave me a "Adjustable Gastric Banding Surgery: Nutrition Guidelines) it explains the meal plan for the lap band what you should eat before, prior, and after sugery. I dont know if you got a packet like that, But yeah I have to make an appointment to go back to get my results, the nutritionist said ill be seeing her two more times before surgery i think and the one for the exercising said she hopes shes sees me before surgery. so im hoping my surgery date is somewhere at the end of december to the begining of jan or the end of jan or even at the end of feb, will find out eventually! good luck =D

when did you know you're getting the surgery? is the appointment im going to tomorrow another evaluation? cuz the first appointment i had was with the surgeon...im confused haha

so i had an evaluation appt. in sept. and now im going to this appt. where there is 10 diff. appts. today i have to be on a fat free diet, and i cant eat or drink anything after 12am, i think they're doin blood work, i know they're doin and ultra sound thing, and run a tredmil, and a bunch of other things, but the real question is, what comes after this appt. i really am curious, did anyone else have an appt. like this?:biggrin:

=D my insurence covers everything, which made me happy, i think the youngest age they should allow is 16. but yeah i hope i will get approved (: im so excited!

AmberRenee84. thank you i will watch that video (:!

NanaDi.thanks! sounds wonderful, that's really awesome about your meds, =D

Awh =D Thank You I will try my best to keep possitive (:

I have an evaluation appt. on the 11th. Exactly what do they do at those? Do they take measurements? All i can say is if i'm a good candidate i will be extremely scared, i mean i'm scared to die when i get it or afterwards. thats all im scared about. how do i get rid of that feeling? but im really happy, i will be devistated if i cant get the surgery, my mom thinks i will be a good candidate for this surgery. yeah im 17 yet they have done 17 year olds. 18 in dec btw. so hey thanks (::thumbup: