longhornmom

I remember in some of the literature that I received during my doctor's WLS that it stated we had to stop smoking before surgery - at least a a month. Something to do with an increase risk of adverse effects during surgery. I reserached it online but there wasn't any definitive answer as to whether it decreases your risk if you quite a week, a month or whatever before surgery. I really wasn't much of a smoker, just occasionally when I drink so I haven't had a problem with quitting but I don't think I won't ever smoke again. Good luck to you guys...my surgery is scheduled for 10/13.

Yeah, it would be great to be able to meet you two....its a small world, I am sure we will hook up at some point! I am planning on following Dr. C's advice! Are either of you two going through the Weightwise clinic, or just through NE Baptist?

I will be at NE Methodist on 10/9 starting at 7:30 - I have to do "pre-op" blood testing, etc and then at 1:15 I am scheduled to meet with Dr. C and then at 3:00 I have a class to go to. Is this normal? It would be great to hook up with you two....I am sure it would be ALOT easier to have people who are experiencing similar things. Have either of you been to any seminars besides the one that shows you about the different surgeries? - Patti

Emilie1 - I am also going to be banded with Dr. Cavazos. I don't know what time - I go for my pre-op meeting on Oct 9. what about you?

OMG! He is my doctor, also! I am sooo excited to be messaging with someone who had Dr. Cavazos as their surgeon. Did you do the two week pre-op and how well were you able to stick to it?

Hi! I am scheduled for surgery on 10/13/08. I am doing the pre-op diet right now and it SUCKS. I realize, though, that I have to get through this because it is going to get worse.....any comments/insights out there? I am in San Antonio, Texas - any San Antonians out there????