[07 Sep 2006|08:41am]

What is it?

The Operation:

The idea behind the operation is to create a small pouch in the upper part of the stomach with a controlled and adjustable stoma, without stapling, thus limiting food intake.

A gastric band device is introduced through tiny (1cm) incisions in the abdomen and is placed around the upper part of the stomach. The resulting pouch (or the "new stomach") dramatically reduces the functional capacity of the stomach. The band has a balloon from the inside that is adjustable and can reduce stoma size, thus prolonging the period of fullness.

The operation is performed under general anesthesia and can last between 30 minutes and 1 hour. The Band is fitted around the uppermost part of the stomach, forming a 15cc small pouch. It is designed so that it can be inflated or deflated at any time after the operation. This helps the patient continually lose weight until they reach their goals. The restriction takes place in the radiology suite and normally takes 15 minutes. This simple procedure is painless they inject saline into a port placed under the skin in the wall of the stomach. The tube that comes off of the band leads to the port.

The positives:

- No cutting of the stomach

- No stapling of the stomach

- Calibrated pouch and stoma size

- Can be adjusted to patient's needs after surgery with no operation to adjust the stoma

- Laparoscopic removal possible

- Fully reversible

- Short hospital stay (does not exceed 48 hours)

Lap Dance

That's what I'm calling it.

I'm going to do the Lap Dance, I'm going to be Lap Dancing.

Still waiting to hear from the physician's office. I will call them once I get home. I may take tomorrow off.

I have an urgent urgency to get this done.

Last night I told my daughter. It was almost 3 AM, I couldn't sleep. My intention was to tell no one, just my husband. I stayed up because I am so excellerated in my hyper mental state that my normal LULL to bed is gone. She was up from coffee. We sometimes adjourn to a room by ourselves for lovely talks that can go on for several hours.

I hesitated in telling her. Because I have an absolute drive for no one to know (more on that later) I am fearful the secrecy will be compromised. But after assurances that she promises not to tell, I told her. I swore her to keep it a secret, to tell no one. She understood with almost no explanation necessary.

And so now I wait for the call. I wait for the OK, GO.

Waiting

you'd think but I know better