Had my pre-op eval done today. Most things were good, such as breathing and EKG. Blood levels showed that I am so close to being diabetic (6.5 on the scale; 7 is diabetic) and my uric acid levels were high (arthritis can happen). But the good part was that the doc (who specializes in pre-op intakes and is not on the bariatric team) believes I am an excellent candidate for this procedure. Most of the problems they found with the testing will be eliminated or greatly reduced from the surgery and subsequent weight loss. Only part I hated was the blood draw. Had to be poked twice..ugh!

Tomorrow I have my pre-surgery dietician meeting. liquid diet starts Sunday!

Be well all! Is good to know I am not alone.

Bob, sounds like things are moving along nicely for you. I was also borderline diabetic prior to getting my band in 2006. There is a lot of history of it in my family and that was one of the things that helped me decide it was time to finally do something about my weight.

You had to be poked twice for the blood draw? Ugh, were they having trouble finding a good vein or what?

Had my pre-op eval done today. Most things were good, such as breathing and EKG. Blood levels showed that I am so close to being diabetic (6.5 on the scale; 7 is diabetic) and my uric acid levels were high (arthritis can happen). But the good part was that the doc (who specializes in pre-op intakes and is not on the bariatric team) believes I am an excellent candidate for this procedure. Most of the problems they found with the testing will be eliminated or greatly reduced from the surgery and subsequent weight loss. Only part I hated was the blood draw. Had to be poked twice..ugh!

Tomorrow I have my pre-surgery dietician meeting. liquid diet starts Sunday!

Be well all! Is good to know I am not alone.

ohhhh bobbbbbbb lol i got stung twice too!!!! lol. the nurse took 2 viles of blood and then patched me up. as she was checking the tubes and tagging them, and also checking against the referal, she realised that she forgot to take the zinc vile. she was very sorry for the trouble and decided to go in the same spot!!!AAUUUGGGGGGG.

My surgury is not booked for 10th Aug bob.... so i will wish you some good luck on the 3rd. cheers...