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I have my first appointment at the bariatric department at the University of Iowa on June 22. I am not sure what to expect as the appointment is 4-5 hours long. I am also wondering what happens next and what the time frame is for actually getting the surgery? Do the doctors at the U have you follow a diet before the surgery and if they do for how long? I have a couple things going on in July and August and I am having a hard time figuring outhow my summer will go as I want the surgery to be top priority.

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Hi there, I'm not sure what they'll do at the appointment, mine wasn't that long til my pre-op one (I was banded in north Carolina), but I'm from Iowa city, my dad taught at the medical school (microbiology) for 37 years- so just wanted to say hi to a fellow Iowan!

Call them and ask what to expect, maybe.

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@justdoit130

Thanks for your reply! I guess I will email the contact person and see if they can give me any more information. looks like you are having good progress with your band.

are you glad you did it?

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