Hi everyone, I am joining the August group with surgery set for August 14th in Phoenix, AZ. I look forward on walking this path together. Debbie:biggrin2:

woooohooo congrats on getting your date. Im getting mine the day before you.

Welcome, Debbie! congrats on getting a date!!!

congrats! we're band twins -- my surgery is on the 14th as well. i'll be thinking of you and sending good thoughts your way from NYC.

I'm also scheduled for August 14th, barring any complications from CT Angiography I'm having this Tuesday. Yuk! Good luck to you!

Hi Debbie,

I am having my surgery in Phoenix also (Dr. Simpson) on the 12th....we are practically neighbors! Which hospital will you be going to? I will be sending good wishes your way on you surgery day.

All the best,

Judie

I will send good energy your way band sister. I have about 130-140 pounds to lose and I am looking at a completely new way of life. I have big appointments on Tuesday and then start my liquid diet on Thursday. Talk to you soon. Debbie

Interesting. I have a cardiac stress test on Tuesday in preparation for my surgery. I look forward to being in contact with you and I will send you good energy. Debbie

Interesting. I have a cardiac stress test on Tuesday in preparation for my surgery. I look forward to being in contact with you and I will send you good energy. Debbie

Debbie,

My cardiologist wanted to give me a stress test after having discovered a slow heart beat on my ECG and an abnormal swishing sound in my neck. He asked me if I could walk fast. I wasn't sure how to take that. I can walk fast for ME. After a discussion about the possibility of not being able to do the stress test, that's when he recommended I have this CT Angio. I'm not looking forward to it. I don't want to have any more IVs than absolutely necessary (lapbandday) and also not looking forward to radiation, or the results of the test. What if it delays my surgery? I'm very apprehensive about the whole thing. Why are you having a stress test, if you don't mind me asking? Did you also have an abnormal ECG or did your doc decide to do it because of your weight? I guess I just want to feel better about this whole thing and need some encouraging words.

I had a slight change on my EKG in lead three that was read as a possible Q wave which would indicate an old MI. My doctor does not take any chances. I am like you; I don't want this to delay my surgery. If its any comfort I read a post somewhere on this site about someone having this surgery with history of MI, diabetes and all kinds of health problems. I will be thinking of you on Tuesday. I just want to be healthy and get my life back. Debbie

Hello all,

My surgery day is also August 14th, in Little Rock Arkansas with Dr. Wellborn. I am very excited! One lab to go tomorrow (redoing thyroid) and then on Thursday have to start 800 calories per day, but do get to do solids.

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Yay for all us August 14th people.

I just got approval from my insurance this afternoon -- holy cow, this thing is really going to happen!

Hi there...I am supposed to be banded in 13 days...but found out I still need my cardiac clearance as well. Seems my DR forot that part. Problem is that I have allergies to anesthetics and have died in open heart surgery when I was two. I am hoping that my results are ok...I am really worried that this will also postpone or even cancel my surgery. I am asking that you all keep me in your prayers of hope...as you all will be in mine!

Thank you,

Mesha:unsure::thumbdown:

Hi there...I am supposed to be banded in 13 days...but found out I still need my cardiac clearance as well. Seems my DR forot that part. Problem is that I have allergies to anesthetics and have died in open heart surgery when I was two. I am hoping that my results are ok...I am really worried that this will also postpone or even cancel my surgery. I am asking that you all keep me in your prayers of hope...as you all will be in mine!

Thank you,

Mesha:unsure::thumbdown:

I'm right there with you. I will found out the damage on Friday. Good luck to you with your cardiac clearance as well....hopefully, we won't have to share any more stories together. LOL!

I'm scheduled for August 14th as well. I went from insurance denial to self-pay and today found out that based on my appeal...I'm approved! Yahoo!

ML in VA:tt2:

Hi to all. I will be banded on August 14th. I am in Texas. My doc is Dr. Babineau in Tyler. He only requires liquids the day before surgery. Good luck to you all!