Surgery Date

[kintime 0]

I know it's a long time away but I'm really excited that I got a date for my band. It's tentatively sceduled for January 7th. :clap2: I'm in the process of completing my six months of a medically supervised diet, which will be completed the first week of December. I've done my echocardiogram, psych eval, nutritionist consult, ultrasound, and sleep study. I am only missing my standard pre-op tests, which have to be done no more than a month before surgery. I also have to complete my endoscopy. In all, I am really excited. I feel like I'm a few steps closer than when I made up my mind in June to have this surgery. Well, at what point did you get a date from your surgeon? :cry

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[marcy 0]

Hi everyone, what is the barium swallow all about? Do I understand it is after surgery before you go home? How is it done? I appreciate your input! Marcy:)

[GR8 1]

Hi everyone, what is the barium swallow all about? Do I understand it is after surgery before you go home? How is it done? I appreciate your input! Marcy:)

After Surgery - after I woke up and they took vitals - they sent me to xray and had me swallow some barium solution and they watch it go through the throat and the newly banded area to make sure you don't have obstruction and proper placement of band - to the best of my knowledge.

Does not hurt -- just a few sips while they watch the live xray!