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Ang1982

By Ang1982, in LAP-BAND Surgery Forums

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Ang1982    4

Ang1982
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I'm so excited and beyond thankful. I'm waiting to receive the "Questionnaire" by mail from the Surgeon I am hopefully going to use (Dr.Woodhead) so that I can set up my consultation. I would love to actually get the surgery done this year but I do not think that will be a possibility for a couple of reasons:

1) I am having my tonsils out next month and I'm sure my body will need to have proper recovery period as I do not want to risk anything.

2) I will have to take the week off work as vacation time and I do not have any until next January that I can take that would be enough to cover it.

Now I just have to get my brain on track to stop EATING CRAP food. Seriously, what's my problem I'm like I want to lose weight this sucks, mmmmm Cookies. *slaps self*

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Doddie63    6

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Way to go Ang. Dr. Woodhead is my doctor. Why don't you join us at the Lions Gate Hospital this Wednesday. Meeting starts at 7:00 - 8:00. There are four of us banders who felt we needed support as a group. The web is great, but actually meeting people and talking about the joys and problems as a group is a lot of fun. You can get a lot of support while you are waiting for your surgery. Again congratulations, you won't regret your decision. Doddie

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Ang1982    4

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Thanks everyone! I now have to impatiently wait on my questionnaire to come in the mail from Dr. Woodhead's office to fill out and send in so they can schedule my consult. I spoke with the receptionist on Friday and she was planning to mail it that day so hopefully it should be arriving in the next day or so.

The hardest part will be waiting for the surgery as I will likely have to wait until January to get it done! I am having my tonsils out in November and want to make sure my body is fully recovered from that surgery before going for another.

I'm still very excited to get this show on the road!!!

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Ang1982    4

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Ahh unfortunately I do not think I will be able to make this Wednesday's meeting but I would definitely like to go to one of these little get togethers. How often do you have them?

Thanks!

Angela

Way to go Ang. Dr. Woodhead is my doctor. Why don't you join us at the Lions Gate Hospital this Wednesday. Meeting starts at 7:00 - 8:00. There are four of us banders who felt we needed support as a group. The web is great, but actually meeting people and talking about the joys and problems as a group is a lot of fun. You can get a lot of support while you are waiting for your surgery. Again congratulations, you won't regret your decision. Doddie

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Doddie63    6

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We meet every month, third Wednesday of each month. If you join the BC WLS website, they Patricia Posts it. The BC WLS is for gastric bypass and banders. Can't wait to hear from you what Dr. W. has to say. I know you will really like him. Doddie

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