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They do leave the IV in overnight. I brought my own nightgown and couldn't use it.

Hi - Zillyanne, I will get banded on the 22nd too! I am beyond excited! I'm scheduled for 7:30 AM. My first visit with the surgeon was just four days ago. I have BCBS for Federal Employees. No long approval process because I have a 54 BMI and have BCBS for Federal employees. They give immediate approval if you are over 40 BMI. I have a LOT of testing to do between now and July 22nd! sleep study will be done tonight and I have a stress echo scheduled for June 16th. Next step now is to schedule pulmonary, GI, radiology, and nutrition counseling appointments. Busy, busy, but it will all be beyond worth it!

Hi, I am interested in joining this local support group. I live in Sterling and work in Arlington. I am scheduled for my Realize Band on July 22nd at Inova Fair Oaks Hospital in Fairfax with Dr. Osvaldo Anez.