inuit

OMG Congradulations!!! How long was it from your first visit to Dr B. to surgery date? I saw him on Nov. 20 and am now waiting for the all day info session. I am so glad for you and I know that you will do great. You must be so happy! BTW where did you buy your optifast and how much was it? Hope you don't mind me asking.

He told me I'd be on Optifast for two weeks prior to surgery. Did he tell you the same?

:thumbup:Hi everybody. I saw Dr B. last Thursday, Nov 20. He said I would need to attend an all day info session and the office would call me with an appointment time for that. I was referred to an endocrinologist in 2005. Got in to Dr. Dornan in 2006 and finalli got into Dr. B. now. I need to lose around 100-130 lbs. Can't wait for surgery. I just want to be a normal person again. To walk into Walmart and buy clothes or to go to a movie and fit into the seat. Get on a plane and not have to have 2 seats and ask for an extension belt. I can't wait. I've already lost 30 lbs on my own since June. Now I weigh 257. I live in Saint John.

Are you sure you have no comorbidities? Do you have sleep apnea? Arthritis? Back problems? Vascular restrictions?

Hi all. I am inuit. I live in Saint John, New Brunswick, Canada. After a 3 year wait, I saw the baratric surgeon today. He said i most likely will have surgery early in 09. The entire thing is covered by medicare. I thought I wanted the gastric bypass but after meeting with him, now I think the lapband may be better. I am 5 foot 2 inches tall and weigh 261 lbs. Can't hardly wait to feel normal again. :drool:

When I met with my surgeon on Thursday, he said that I needed to start eating my meals without liquids. He said to drink either 30 minutes before meals or 1 hour after. I won't be getting surgery for at least 4 months. Did anyone else start this this early? It sounds really hard. I have not yet been able to do it.