It's booked for Nov. 10th - 9 days from today!  I can hardly believe it's going to be so soon!

I meet with my primary care physician tomorrow to get surgical clearance and to get one more blood test (for clotting).  Then Friday I see the bariatric surgeon - and start on my no carb diet.  I'll get more info at that time too about what to expect.

Here are the questions I have for my surgeon on Friday:

1. What brand of Lap-Band is this?
2. What time is my surgery scheduled for?
3. How long does the surgery actually take?
4. What happens if you run into issues in my belly with scar tissue adherance from a prior tummy tuck?
5. What do I need to stock up on prior to the surgery?
6. Is there anything you can tell me to make my ride home from the hospital and sleeping at home more comfortable / less painful?
7. Can I have my pain meds sent to my pharmacy prior to the surgery - so I can have them at home when I return?
8. How many days do you think I'll need to have other people take care of me?  What kind of care will they need to give me?
9. Do I need to buy protein shakes?  What brand do you recommend?
10. How long after surgery will I be visiting with you again?
11. What is the typical amount of band fills it normally takes for a person to get to the right place?
12. I've heard I'm going to be tired for a while - no energy - because my body has so much less fuel to run it and my body's still big.  Is this true?
13. What kind of issues are typical after surgery?  What kind of issues should I call you immediately for?  What kinds of issues should I go to the E.R. for?
14. Do I need to take vitamin supplements?
15. Is there a support group you recommend that I connect with?