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I've done my EGD, gall bladder ultrasound, bloodwork, etc... and I have pre-op and dietician visit on October 3. I'm scheduled for surgery on October 10. I'm considering asking the surgeon if he'll remove my gall bladder also while he's in there. It's private pay so there's no insurance hassles on it. I've heard and read nightmare stories about gall bladder attacks and gall stones after the surgery so if I can prevent it, I'd like to. Anyone have the same idea or thoughts on the gall bladder removal?

I already had my gallbladder removed several years ago so it's not an issue for me, but from what I have read...I think I would see about having it removed during the WLS.

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I am Oct 2nd in Mexico also. What doctor do you have ? What location?

Jerry Lynn I'm scheduled with Dr. Cabrera with Mexico Bariatric Center. My surgery is at Hospital MI Doctor and I am staying at the Marriott. You?

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Congratulations Becca!!!! I'm off to get mine done on Thursday. Welcome to the October sleevers!!!!

Mary

Where are you going Mary? I will be at Mi Doctor Hospital on Thursday too!

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October 1st is my surgery date! Going in the am for my egd & pre op diet next week.

Good luck tomorrow bellabee! You're going to be great.

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Hi Capi, My name is Mary Barber and I will be at the marriot on October 1 surgery on the 2nd. florence hospital Dr Garcia

Jerry Lynn I'm scheduled with Dr. Cabrera with Mexico Bariatric Center. My surgery is at Hospital MI Doctor and I am staying at the Marriott. You?

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Got my date today. October 13. Diet starts Monday. Can't believe this is actually happening!

Me too. I am more nervous about the liquid diet than the surgery!!

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I'm scheduled for October 22nd.

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5 more days for me!!went for my pre surgical tests yesterday and im nervouse,my cardiogram came out abnormal,what??I had a full nuclear stress tess in august and ecos and every possible heart tests out there.how can this be?i passed evry test from my cardio dr.i guess I will find out today from my dr whats going on.after all this pray that its nothing.

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5 more days for me!!went for my pre surgical tests yesterday and im nervouse,my cardiogram came out abnormal,what??I had a full nuclear stress tess in august and ecos and every possible heart tests out there.how can this be?i passed evry test from my cardio dr.i guess I will find out today from my dr whats going on.after all this pray that its nothing.

I will say a prayer that it is just a fluke and that everything goes smoothly for you.

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It's finally October!! ????????good luck to everyone having surgery this month!

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Just got my surgery date...October 20! So excited!

Wow nume we have same date too!

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Im Oct 14th with a 1 week liquid diet, getting excited Im on countdown mode....

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Hello! First post - scheduled for oct 17. But just got a call from the doc - a nurse left a message - smth abt the date. In limbo now.

But - i am incredibly unprepared. I thought of going easy today and got a bigger Breakfast than usual? I have no plan, no goal-posts...

Am i alone? Anyone else in the same state of mind - we can band together? Anyone walked through this and has pointers?

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Hi All!

I have one test to go tomorrow and should have approval and surgery date by next week. Started pre-op diet yesterday = 3 shakes and one lean/green meal. Pretty miserable, but it will be worth it :rolleyes:

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