irishgirl359

Good morning all Im new to this site and its my first post I just had my first visit with the Surgeon and he has told me im a prime canidate for the Lap Band , i just now have to get threw all the tests. My silly question at the moment What does everyone suggest to bring to wear on the way home, I know my belly will be sore, so your suggest i buy a pair of loose fitting Sweats of go the baggy Dress option. Thanks in advance Irishgirl:rolleyes2:

Im On Long Island and I went to Dr Galadeta he works out of North Shore Hospital congrats on the weight loss so far. Did you have to go thru all those tests I have listed ?

Does anyone have any feedback on this doctor Gadaleta he works out of Northshore Hops in New York City any feedback would be greatly appreciated

this is the list I walked our of the first meeting with the surgeon 1. abdonmial sonogram 2. Upper GI Series 3. Echocardiogram 4. Nuclear stress test 5. pulmonary function test 6. sleep apnea Study or Over Night Oximetry 7. Endocsopy 8. Throid Panel 9. Pap smear 10.Mamogram 11. Letter of support from PCP 12. Meical clearance from PCP 13. Dietary Evaluation and Clearance 14. Psychiatric Evaluation and Clearance enough to make your mind spin. and this all has to be done before i can return to the surgeon office and then he will submit it to the insurance company and then after that i will get a surgery date. another question Whats the going prices for the Psychiatrist and Nurtiionist going for i have been told by my insurance its not covered under my plan Im so glad i have stumbled on to this forum , i learning stuff everyday here thanks for being here

Thanks for the advice hopefully I will have the surgery in the warmer months right now im in New York city and it would be too cold to wear a sundress. I have the fugly crocs also got a pair for Xmas My of My they are so comfortable I just love them Im wearing them in the winter with a thick pair of socks on with them. In your oppinion which test did you have to take preOp that was the least favoriable test ? :tongue2:( the Yuckiest ) Im stressing all the tests that have go be done. Yet again thanks