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BrenJean

By BrenJean, in Gastric Bypass Surgery Forums

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BrenJean    7

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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 :)

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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 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]

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BrenJean    7

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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!

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BrenJean    7

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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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