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Gashm

LAP-BAND Patients

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  1. Seven days and counting . . .

    · Gashm · 07/25/09 12:12 AM

    Saw the surgeon yesterday; asked if I had any questions. I laughed. Seriously - no. After seeing my internist, the cardiologist, the pulminalogist, the psychologist, the nutritionist, the dietitian, and attending two "Learning to Live" sessions - dealing with stress; eating patterns, . . . I sincerely didn't have any questions. So we shook hands and agreed we'd see each other next Friday - July 31st for surgery.
     
    I did tell him that I didn't like that he recently changed his protocols. He had a puzzled look on his face so I told him that two friends of mine had him as a surgeon in Dec 08. Their pre-surgery diet consisted of protein shakes replacing one meal daily for the two weeks prior. Since then he changed things so that now patients are on a full liqued diet two weeks prior to surgery. He smiled and said that yeah - things changed but it's all with the goal for a better / easier outcome. Can't argue with that!
     
    Of course there is an upside - I've alredy lost 11 pounds!:thumbup:

  2. The Hard Discussion

    · Gashm · 07/21/09 01:39 AM

    A few years ago I noticed of friend of mine was reading a book with a title along the lines of "How to Have the Hard Discussions in Your Life"
     
    I don't have a clue as to the actual content of the book but the title stuck in my mind.
     
    This past spring my wife and I were Vegas hiking at Red Rock. Well, she was hiking, I was strolling. The moment of truth came when she took off up a 200' vertical climb to a scenic overview. Twice.
     
    Last Dec - 08; two very good friends had Lap Band surgery. They've lost 50 & 60 pounds each.
     
    This spring I realized I needed to have a hard discussion with myself. That afternoon I made an appointment to see the same surgeon my friends went to.
     
    They say a journey starts with the first step . . . I'm now 11 days from surgery.

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