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I think my doctors covered everything!

May 12, 2009 - met with Dr Davtyan June 10, 2009 - met with psychiatrist June 12, 2009 - met with nutritionist June 30, 2009 - denied by insurance because BMI was too low. 34.6. Needed to be 35 with co-morbidities July 18, 2009 - met with Dr. Davtyan and decided to proceed with surgery w/o insurance. Yikes! $14,500. I think it’s money well spent and I am very excited. July 21, 2009 - Complete physical – EKG – discover heart murmur July 22, 2009 - ECHO test, chest x-ray (heart murmur benign) July 23, 2009 - blood work drawn, upper GI July 24, 2009 – Sleep study at Casa Colina—found out I have severe sleep apnea--came home with the CPAP machine. August 3, 2009 – Met with Dr. Cohen - test results all normal—except what I already knew. high BP, high cholesterol and triglycerides. Had ultra sound of legs and carotid August 4, 2009 – Dr. Cohen-- treadmill stress test – normal, results of yesterday’s leg and carotid ultrasounds were normal August 5, 2009—gallbladder ultrasound (normal) August 6, 2009 - pre-op with Dr. Davytan August 7, 2009 – Surgery- 11:30 am J Pre surgery weight - 203 Measurements – neck – 15 Chest-47.5 Waist- 44 Hips 45.5 Thigh-28.75 Calf- 15

Still losing without adjustment. 176 today. Down 27 pounds!:tt1:

It's kind of like a magic tool! I am 6 weeks post-op and the only regret I have is not doing it 5 years ago. As surgery goes, it is quite a simple surgery. The recovery is fast! Of course, I was scared too, but I am SOOOOOO glad I did it. For most of us there is more risk NOT doing it.

That is exactly how I felt.

I did it with the BB code, but it never works. It says invalid code. I copied and pasted this one, but I can't edit it from Lapband Talk like I can from facebook. Do you use the whole BB code? Also, the only regret I have about the lapband is that I didn't do it sooner.

It is the BEST thing I have ever done for myself. 6 weeks post-op and I feel so good and hopeful for the first time in years. I understand the anxiety, but you will not regret it.

Ok I see you have managed to get a ticker. Whenever I try it says invalid file. I have had no trouble getting it onto Facebook. Which code did you input? Help please.

6 weeks post-op 203>178>137 :tongue_smilie: That's 25 pounds!

6 weeks post-op 203>178>137 :thumbup: That's 25 pounds!

There shouldn't be any problem with flying. Liquid is not compressible. The only issue would be if there were some air in your band. It could compress making you feel hungry, but completely resolve itself when landing. I am 51/2 weeks post surgery, and I am SCUBA diving. I was worried, so I talked to the people at Allergen, and they gave me this explanation.

24 lb loss today! I am so excited. 179! I haven't seen the 170s for years. :thumbup:

I was scheduled for an adjustment today, but I think I will cancel. I'm still losing and I am satisfied by small meals.

24 lb loss today! I am so excited. 179! I haven't seen the 170s for years. :thumbup:

I sure hope it all works out for you. I miss diet cokes, too. Your post has been helpful because I now know absolutely not to drink soda. Good luck!

I sure hope it all works out for you. I miss diet cokes, too. Your post has been helpful because I now know absolutely not to drink soda. Good luck!

There is a woman on this site who went in for her surgery and was unable to have it done because her liver was too big. That's the reason for the pre-op diet. It is possible your doctor won't do the surgery if you haven't lost the weight he or she asked you too. Good Luck! I hope it all works out for you.