Hello All, I'm in the pre-op phase of Lab-Band Surgery....still consulting and waiting. But in the next few weeks things should be more clear...and I should have a Surgery Date. Thats about all for now I guess!

Hi Bill,

I am a newbie here too and am about the same stage that you are. It is scary and exciting hey

Looking forward to hearing from you.

NB

Hi Bill and Miss Narelle,

I'm just a little bit ahead of you two. I just completed all the pre op testing and consults. The doctors office is supposed to call me by Friday with a surgery date. It probably wont be until Jan or Feb as my surgeon is backed up with lots of patients and I'm still waiting for the dreaded insurance approval. Right now, I'm just going to enjoy the holidays and practice chewing and not drinking with meals!

Good luck to both of you!

Marsha

Hi Bill, Glad to see you found this site. I had my surgery in Sioux City by Dr. Rizk had it done 8-4-03 and am down 30 lbs. Like I told you on the other site it didn't come on overnight so I am being patient with the slow loss rather than have the other type of surgery.I was considered a lightweight with a BMI of 35.But due to 4 prior back surgeries and Diabetes I got approved by my insurance company.So that makes me a third of my way to my goal wt. already.I really didn't lose much until I had my fill on Sept.19th and I had 1.25cc put in and that made a world of difference can't eat much now.Ristriction varies in AM can't have a thing and by noon I can eat some and by supper I can eat about a cup to 2 cups.I have not had a slice of bread since my fill does not go down at all, but that is fine I can do without it.As for meds I'm on half of what I was pre-op for my Diabetes. Keep us up to date on your progress and welcome to this site. Roxanne

Hey roxanne, it sounds like your on your way nicely. I feel the same way, I gained it slow and I think loosing it a little slower will be a little more healthy for me. But I am anxious to loose, and will have to keep reminding myself...(slow is good)... ~Bill

Bill, Have you tried calling Iowa City or Rochester and asking if they have bariatric surgeons both are very good places and I would think they could refer you to a bariatric program.I agree with your health condition you need a very skilled surgeon with the right resources available to treat your comorbities.Let us know how you turn out. Roxanne

Hi Bill & Miss Narelle...marsha & roxanne too

Welcome!

I have my surgery date set for 12-03-03 and now Im in the waiting stage...ugh! All my pre-op labwork and evals are complete, all my liquids are bought for the pre-op & post-op liquid phase.

Im just counting down the days

Bonnie

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