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[MemphisFan 18]

My surgery is scheduled for June 5th in Memphis, Tn and I am a good mixture of nervous and excited. I am a self pay because I didn't want to have to worry about insurance or jumping through any of their stupid hoops. I went to an information meeting in March and had my psych evaluation and nutritionist appointment by April 15th and surgery scheduled May 10th.

I have never had any type of surgery before, nor have I had stitches, so that part is making me the most nervous. I also read about a lot of people doing pre- op diets, and my doctor didn't mention that to me at all, so I am curious as to why and if i'm going to be in trouble come surgery date.

[lassie 247]

I did not have to do pre-op diet but I did try to lose some of the excess weight. It took me a year to get get all the test and to get approved.. I had my band a few days ago and it is going ok a little pain from gas and the surgery. The scars are not very big so i bet they will fade over time. Good luck and you can contact me anytime with questions

lassie