I finally have a date after going through this process for over 1 year: 11/13/17! It's been slow and agonizing, but I'm glad that it is finally here. Just had pre-op yesterday, so I'm ready to go. I'm having an RNY and removal of the hated lap band. What a waste this lap band was. I lost tons of weight in the first year, but failed after that. The band more likely wasn't the issue it was the person who harbored it. I've long since have changed my eating habits and now watch what I put into my mouth. Mostly fruits, veggies, and lean meats. My problem is on the weekends. My food monster shows its horrible face every Saturday and Sunday. I will have to work on that issue for sure! Thank you for listening to me

I just had my first visit to the surgeon two weeks ago and since then had a echocardiogram and gallbladder ultrasound and the endoscopy is scheduled, if you don't mind my asking how come it took a year I really hope mine won't take that long :/ congrats tho! My dad had the lapband and I knew it wouldn't be for me

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I just had my first visit to the surgeon two weeks ago and since then had a echocardiogram and gallbladder ultrasound and the endoscopy is scheduled, if you don't mind my asking how come it took a year I really hope mine won't take that long :/ congrats tho! My dad had the lapband and I knew it wouldn't be for me

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I'm just starting my journey too. Had my first surgeon visit on 10/13 and have the abdominal ultrasound and first nutrition appointment coming up on Monday. Pulmonary appointment on Tuesday. February upper endoscopy and a March cardiologist appointment. Because of my insurance the process takes 7 months (7 nutritionist visits). I also wonder why the the OP had such a dragged out process. Wishing you both the best on your journeys [emoji5]

Hi Stella210. It took over a year because of all of the tests I had to do for this procedure and then they sprang another test on me after all of those were done. After every test was finished, the 2 hospitals (the surgical one and their satellite office) got confused about what paperwork I had or didn't have. Was a mess. I believe this process usually takes less than 6 months. Good luck in your journey!

How did surgery go BrenJean? I had my RNY that same day! Hope you are feeling good!

Doing better I've been in pain most of the time but today is better. Having an extremely difficult time finding a protein drink I like. Finally found Core with 26g of protein. Better to get 26g per meal than nothing. How are you doing?

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