Waiting on first surgeon consult

CountryGirlNY · September 14, 2008

Howdie y'all -

I'm having my first consult with the surgeon on Wed. Sooo nervous! If he finds any reason why I can't get this done, I'll be sooo disappointed!

My biggest concern is that I had 1/2 of my left lung removed 5 years ago due to a fungal infection that I got in AZ. I'm guessing that it shouldn't really matter. I mean, if I needed some other life saving surgery I'm sure they would do it.

Anyone else here had any issues with other surgeries prior to banding?

:smile:

Mamacj · September 15, 2008

I can't tell you for sure but they will probably want you to have pulmonary function tests along with everything else to determine lung function.

In reference to other surgeries, if you have had an abdominal surgery and have scar tissue or adhesions sometimes this can hinder the laproscopic procedures. It just all depends. I haven't had my band placed yet, but I have had all the tests!!

Best wishes on your journey to better health. :lol: