Hippo's Hope

Hi Linda, Looks like we share a surgery date. My doctor has given me absolutely no instructions on a presurgery diet, so I have not changed anything at all about what I have been eating. I understand that the pre-surgery diet is to help you lose fat around your liver, but I don't understand why some doctors feel it is so important and others don't. You are doing great with your weight and should be proud of yourself. It must be nice to know that you already have a headstart on it! May 1 will be here before we know it. Do you work outside the home? If so, how much time will you be taking off? Does Dr. Anderson do surgery with Dr. Cahn? I think I may have met Dr. Anderson briefly. I'm sure you are in good hands! Talk to you later, Hope

How wonderful that you can count on those guys to be supportive of your decision to do this surgery and change your whole way of life! When I worked it was with all women and I know what you are saying about maybe not sharing the information if your situation at work was different. I'm impressed that you are working hard to exercise. That is one of my biggest hurdles. I know I need to do it, but I really don't like most forms of exercise. I do enjoy swimming and riding a bike. But I have to admit I have a pretty vivid picture of my tires blowing big-time under my weight. I also have a pretty vivid visual of what I would look like from behind on my bike. The bike seat would disappear and it would look like I had been mounted on the post! Maybe I should do it just to entertain the people behind me! How are you doing with your food intake? Are you hungry?

I am pretty sure that I will be having my gall bladder removed at the same time I get my lap band. Don't know if that will cause any extra pain or not. Vickie, did you tell your co-workers about your surgery before hand?

Wow, Vickie. 27 pounds is amazing. Good to hear that you are feeling well.

Will be going to Salt Lake on the 26th for an afternoon pre-op consultation with Dr. Hansen and an informational meeting in the evening. I have not heard back from Charlene so I am assuming that the evening meeting will include information from a dietitian as well as a psychologist. Will come back home on the 27th and be here in town for three days (Amy's birthday) and then back to Salt Lake on Sunday with surgery on Monday.

Will be going to Salt Lake on the 26th for an afternoon pre-op consultation with Dr. Hansen and an informational meeting in the evening. I have not heard back from Charlene so I am assuming that the evening meeting will include information from a dietitian as well as a psychologist. Will come back home on the 27th and be here in town for three days (Amy's birthday) and then back to Salt Lake on Sunday with surgery on Monday.