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Ok, I had my first consult yesterday. I thought I was quite prepared for anything they would throw my way but I was kinda surprised at a couple of the things they require pre-op (not that they are bad or anything). My doctor requires a gallbladder ultrasound and a EGD along with the insurance required 6 month weigh-in's and the psych consult. Anyone else had to have a US and EGD pre-op?

My band surgery will be done outpatient. 5 small incisions. Port will be placed just below my xyphoid. They use staples (bummer) I suggested surgical glue...who knows by the time I have surgery maybe they will be using the glue. 2 weeks of liquids post op then advance as tolerated. First fill done under flouro. Does this sound about average?

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    The most important thing....

    I asked the FNP (who used to work for the company that owns the hospital where I work) if anyone else from this hospital system and insurance company had had the surgery and she said "lots" so I asked her if they ever had any problem getting the band approved and she said "never" Good news, huh?

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    It seems like many doctors require different things. I had to have a complete physical, blood work, ekg, sleep apnea study, nutritional consult and psych. eval.

    It is great that it looks like you will get your insurance to approve the surgery, you are very fortunate. It sounds like you are on your way to bandland. Congrats!

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    That sounds just like what my doctor told me. It looks like we will be getting banded at the same time.

    That is so cool. BTW, where in Fl? Hubby and I just moved back to Tn from Florida. Spent 6 yrs in Pensacola.

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