Hello! I just joined the group. I am scheduled to be banded mid January. I have much apprehension to say the least. I guess I fear the unknown. I will be on liquid protein shakes 2 wks. pre op and then 1 week post op. I don't know if I can do this? I was also wondering if what the protocol for pre op testing has been for others. I have heard from another Dr. that it is the norm to have upper GI and barium swallow and an EGD done pre op to rule out any ulcer first. My Dr. has not ordered any such test and I am concerned. Any info given will be greatly appreciated.. Thank you kindly.

hey I don't have a date yet I'm waiting for insurance approval but I had to get a whole load of tests done. lets see...barium swallow, psych eval, diet eval, cardiac clearance, pulmonary clearance, sleep apnea test, chest x ray, primary doc letter of support and quit smoking.

hey I don't have a date yet I'm waiting for insurance approval but I had to get a whole load of tests done. lets see...barium swallow, psych eval, diet eval, cardiac clearance, pulmonary clearance, sleep apnea test, chest x ray, primary doc letter of support and quit smoking.

wow - that is alot of test. That is good though. I would feel better having the tests done first. I heard that if you have an ulcer, you can't have the lap band done? I don't know???? Where are you from?

I live in New Jersey. I don't know about ulcers but the barium swallow I believe was to rule out a hiatel hernia and make sure you can swallow properly. It does sound like alot but honestly I did it all in under a month I was determined to get it done. I went to one seminar and liked the surgeon so much I made an consult right after the seminar. Have you looked in to your surgeon? When I first joined I made a topic just asking who had experience with my doctor and alot of people replied. Where are you from?