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mscarly

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  1. mscarly
    The skin on my upper arms isn't very pretty - little pink bumps.
     
    Some years ago, when I asked my (rather insensitive) dermatologist, he responded to his medical intern (like I wasn't even sitting there), "We see that a lot in overweight people."
     
    I hope as the weight comes off, and with some TLC skin care, I'll have decent upper arms ... even if they'll be a little flabby.
  2. mscarly
    Last week I had my pre-op testing, which included a chest xray.
     
    The results came back that I had a "nodule" in my lung. (What the sam heck is a nodule?!) My doctor said it had to be tested further before she could sign off on my surgery.
     
    So, for SEVEN DAYS I've been waiting to get in for a CT scan and get the results back - sweating out a cancer scare, on TOP of all the emotions of this surgery. :smile2:
     
    I was out of my mind, worried not only would I not get a "second chance" at life with this surgery, but I'd be facing a serious illness that would have made the last 6 months useless - that I'd be getting chemo instead of fills ...
     
    On the eve of starting my pre-op diet, THANK GOD ALMIGHTY I got the call from my doctor tonight the tests came back COMPLETELY NEGATIVE - no sign of cancer whatsoever - just an old scar from a childhood respiratory illness. :tt2:
     
    I swear, Bandster Hell will be a cake walk after this harrowing experience. Whew!
  3. mscarly

    So far, so good -

    By mscarly,

    This morning, after the first 2 full days of my pre-op liquid diet, I'm down 6.6 pounds already.
     
    I am very much at peace with this decision. Not eating isn't bothering me in the least. I'm not hungry. It's very easy.
     
    Of course, after my cancer scare earlier this week ... liquid diet? No problem!
  4. mscarly
    Went for my pre-op testing today with my internist (standard questions and tests such as blood pressure, blood work, EKG, chest xray, etc).
     
    She said typically an INTERNIST can give cardiac clearance before surgery; but she looked closely at the order and called to make sure - my surgery center requires a CARDIOLOGIST to give the clearance.
     
    This is usually even more the case when you're having ELECTIVE surgery, she commented. They are being very sure to have complete due diligence on you ...
     
    Word to the wise - it would be a heck of a note to not have that correct on surgery day. When in doubt - CALL! :ohmy:
  5. mscarly
    I received a *glowing* reference today from one of my physicians regarding Dr. Carlos Galvani at Day One in Chicago, who is going to perform my lap band surgery.
     
    She was kind enough to ask around, so I take that as very comforting info as my Jun-3 2009 surgery date approaches.
     
    Also, one of my colleagues, who is very knowledgeable about the healthcare industry, reviewed his CV and was very impressed with his qualifications. :thumbup:

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