I asked my doctor for a copy of my labs that she sent to Dr. Umbach for my surgery. These were all standard labs, but the only one I was worried about was sugars since my levels have been increasing & I was close to pre-diabetic stage last June. The good news is that my numbers have dropped by 10.

The bad news???

My Triglycerides were sky high - like 513 when the normal range is 100-200. I have never had cholesterol issues & this is really flooring me.

Does anyone know if this could delay my surgery? I don't know if Dr. Umbach has seen them yet, but I'm scheduled to fly out on the 25th. And, of course it's the weekend, so I can't call anyone.

Yes, I'm freaking out a little bit (ok A LOT!!!!) - I am mentally prepared for 1/27/10 to be my "rebirth-day" and I think a delay might put me over the edge. :biggrin0:

I may be wrong about this but I think that the high triglyceride issue will be only more support for you having this surgery.

I sure hope so! :biggrin0:

Let me see what mine were. Hold on.

My triglycerides were 192 and the normal range is 30-150. There was an x next to it that my doc put there as a "surgery will fix this" type of thing. Hopefully it will be the same for you!

Mini-Me.. Love that name.. my Tris are also in the 500 range. I was advised this would probably correct itself with the loss of weight and healthier eating, which is what the sleeve is all about. I can't see how it would prevent you having the surgery.

Mini-Me.. Love that name.. my Tris are also in the 500 range. I was advised this would probably correct itself with the loss of weight and healthier eating, which is what the sleeve is all about. I can't see how it would prevent you having the surgery.

That is great news! Thanks. I guess I'm just anxious to get things started & I overreacted when I saw those numbers. I don't want anymore delays - I am ready NOW!!! Whew!

As far as my name - it stands for 2 things. One is obvious, a minature version of the current me. Two is my obession with MINI Coopers :biggrin0:. I have a MINI Cooper S Clubman (Hot Chocolate), my husband has a MINI Cooper S Coupe (British Green) and over the summer, we purchased a Classic Mini Cooper (English White). Our families think we need an intervention, but we know how much fun we have when we drive them. :001_tongue: Plus, I've met so many friends because of the MINI Club to which we belong. Two friends had a gastric bypass and three had lapband. So, I guess you can say I'm surrounded by a bunch of Losers! :w00t: They are very excited to see how the Sleeve does for me.

That is great news! Thanks. I guess I'm just anxious to get things started & I overreacted when I saw those numbers. I don't want anymore delays - I am ready NOW!!! Whew!

As far as my name - it stands for 2 things. One is obvious, a minature version of the current me. Two is my obession with MINI Coopers :thumbup:. I have a MINI Cooper S Clubman (Hot Chocolate), my husband has a MINI Cooper S Coupe (British Green) and over the summer, we purchased a Classic Mini Cooper (English White). Our families think we need an intervention, but we know how much fun we have when we drive them. Plus, I've met so many friends because of the MINI Club to which we belong. Two friends had a gastric bypass and three had lapband. So, I guess you can say I'm surrounded by a bunch of Losers! They are very excited to see how the Sleeve does for me.

One of the NSVs that I will be glad to experience will be the ability to get a smaller car. I've been so big that I could only drive a big one, for comfort. A Cooper sounds nice...they are so cute.

One of the NSVs that I will be glad to experience will be the ability to get a smaller car. I've been so big that I could only drive a big one, for comfort. A Cooper sounds nice...they are so cute.

You'd be amazed how much room they really have in them. Not only are they cute, but they can fly. My husband tracks his & has a blast.

Of course, if I buy another one, he will kill me. I guess my NSV will be feeling cute and sassy while driving it!

You'd be amazed how much room they really have in them. Not only are they cute, but they can fly. My husband tracks his & has a blast.

Of course, if I buy another one, he will kill me. I guess my NSV will be feeling cute and sassy while driving it!

They look sassy, for sure. How do they rate on safety tests?

Minis are kewl. I have never riddin in one, but I am sure they are fun to drive, they are made by BMW I think, and I love the way a beemer drives.

Hey Mini, you are getting sleeved before I do. Don't forget to report in on how you are doing.

Yes, they are made by BMW. And, that have a fantastic safety rating for such a small vehicle. And, unfortunately, my husband put those safety features to a test in a very bad accident last September. Over $20K damage to the car, but he walked away without a scratch - not even tissue damage like a sore neck/back. When I saw the car, I just couldn't keep from hugging my husband and thanking God that he was ok.

Believe me - I will definitely be on here and telling everyone how we are doing. :thumbup1: The 27th can't come fast enough for me.