excarolinagirl

I have an appt. tomorrow with Dr. Kaplan in Kingsport. I've heard good things about him. I don't know how much LB surgeries he has done - do you? I went to Dr. Watson's office and did NOT like the staff at all. I felt like I was being herded through the process. Dee

Tomorrow, 9/12/08, I meet with the dr. who will do my LB surgery. I've been reading alot about LB including this website. I can't get in my head how I will eat after the surgery as I crave carbs a lot, especially during the winter months. I am also trying to prepare for the Dr's questions about why LB vs. GB. I've seen several other LB posts whose stats are similar to mine and have lost the amt of weight I want to lose (100 lbs.) More to follow tomorrow...

Tomorrow, 9/12/08, I meet with the dr. who will do my LB surgery. I've been reading alot about LB including this website. I can't get in my head how I will eat after the surgery as I crave carbs a lot, especially during the winter months. I am also trying to prepare for the Dr's questions about why LB vs. GB. I've seen several other LB posts whose stats are similar to mine and have lost the amt of weight I want to lose (100 lbs.) More to follow tomorrow...:thumbup:

Hi Nora, I'm new, too. I also have my first dr. appt (consult) on Friday. Good luck. Dee

To the Fireman: I work for Eastman Chemical Company. Is that your employer? If so, I will check with my PCP about the 10% weight loss. I figure if I could lose 24 pounds, I wouldn't need the lapband surgery.

Hello, I am 47 yrs old, weigh 240 pounds, am scheduled to meet with bariatric surgeon on Fri. I haven't started my 6-month weight loss program (required by my insurance BCBS/TN - also requires 10% weight loss prior to surgery). Would enjoy hearing from others who have gone through a similar process (have to lose certain percent of weight before surgery). Dee

I am 47 yr old w/f have appt. with bariatric surgeon for lapband consult on Fri. I weigh 240. I have to lose 10% before the surgery, 6-month dr. supervised weight loss program. I live in east TN.

I am 47 yr old w/f have appt. with bariatric surgeon for lapband consult on Fri. I weigh 240. I have to lose 10% before the surgery, 6-month dr. supervised weight loss program. I live in east TN.