brendap
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went to see Dr Lavin today in Metarie, LA. He is such a nice guy. Made me feel very good about doing this surgery. I was hoping that I would get a surgery date today, but apparently the office in Covington, LA schedules those. So I should hear something in the next 3-5 days. I REALLY want to get this thing in December. I want to start my new year off on the right foot. Before I left the Drs office I asked about any special diet, and the nurse said no, just clear liquids the day before surgery. She said they want me to lose a few pounds before the surgery, but did not specify any certain amount. I am still going to do as much liquid as I can so its not such a shock to my body and my appetite. GETTING CLOSER!!! IM EXCITED!
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Have my appt to see the referring surgeon on Monday. Nurse told me I could possibly get my surgery in December.
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finally getting my referral to see the surgeon. Had my psych eval last week. It went well. I think they just want to make sure that im not an emotional eater. That seems to be the type of questions that revolved around. I get my choice of doctors in Mobile, AL or Slidell, LA. I will get a list the mail. getting excited now
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50 pounds down, with pics
brendap replied to Rachel412's topic in Weight Loss Surgery Success Stories
wow! you look great!!! I am pre-surgery still, just have my psych eval last week and now they have me scheduled for my nutrition consult.. Then I guess its the preop diet time. Thanks for sharing the success story, it makes my decision alot easier. My Dr said that the band was not as effective as the bypass, but I can see it definintly is just as effective with your story. Thanks again for sharing -
Had my mind made up that I wanted to get banded. I went to seminar last month and noticed that the surgeon was pushing the gastric bypass. He kept saying that banding is a thing of the past and I will only lose about half of the weight that I want to lose. He suggested over and over and over again that by pass was the way to go. I need everyones comments!!! I really dont want the bypass... too risky with my life and a huge nutrition factor involved with that. Has anyone else heard of this? I insisted on the banding and now am ready to move on to the next step, which I think is the phsych eval... shouldnt have any problems there. Ive been married for 21 years, if Im not crazy by now... I think I will be okay. lol
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I've Lost 157 Pounds After Lap Band Surgery!!!!! Yay!
brendap replied to Jill10191130's topic in Weight Loss Surgery Success Stories
wow, you look great, I too currently weigh 300 lbs and am thinking of getting the lap band. my dr says he will do it for me if I want. I am scheduled to see a surgeon. How hard is this on you emotionally?
