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Lefty from Tennessee



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I've just begun the process for Lap Band surgery. I too have to see my PCP 6 months before I can have my surgery. I have seen her twice and will see a psychiatrist on Thursday for her approval. Dr. Charles Morton at Baptist Hospital in Nashville TN will be my surgeon. His office said I can't schedule an appointment with him until I have finished all 6 of my appointments with my PCP. My insurance also requires that I spend the night after my surgery. For me I think that will be a good thing.

If anyone has had their surgery with Dr. Morton I would love to hear from you. Also should I go ahead and attend the seminar or wait until closer to the end of the six months? Once you saw Dr. Morton how long did you have to wait before they scheduled your surgery? Any suggestions of things I can do now to make this procedure easier would be greatly appreciated.

I've enjoyed reading your post. They helped be decide to go forward with this surgery. I need to loose half my body weight and don't seem to be able to do it any other way.

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hey baboo,

i had my lap band with dr morton on 2-6-8...my first fill apt is this tuesday...i don't have enough good things to say about him and his staff

great choice on your surgeon and center

can't comment on the insurance deal...as i had to pay cash, my insurance wouldn't help

good luck

amanda

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did Dr. Morton have you to go on a diet before surgery? If so what and what type of diet after surgery?

denise

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hey lefty,

the preop diet of dr morton is 2 Protein shakes Atkins advantage to me taste best...and then a higher Protein lower frozen carb dinner for 2 weeks...this is to shrink and firm the liver so that there's less a chance to injure it durin the surgery..

amanda

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I have to wait at least 6 months before my surgery. Did you diet prior to seeing Dr. Morton to get used to eating less or just wait until the 2 weeks before surgery? Do you attend the banding support group that meets the 2nd Thursday of each month?

Barbara

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