Kalipso2 25 Posted March 21, 2008 i was traveling 4 hours for my surgical testing so they were able to do all the testing in one day. i met with a physician's assistant who talked about family medical problems and any medical problems i have (which is none). she checked some reflexes and then had me lay down to push on my belly. she asked what the scar was from on my tummy and i told her it isn't a scar. i have two small circles on my stomach that just never tan. i met with the nutritionist and a nurse who measured me. turns out i'm an inch taller than i thought and i weighed less than my scale at home. my BMI is 35.1. while i'm happy its not the 37.5 like i thought but i was worried of being turned down even though i'm self pay. the surgeon came in and asked if i had any questions. i said "oh i do!" as i pulled out my notebook. i think he was impressed by that. i will be getting the realize band and i asked him about the first fill and he does it with the flouro and fills as much as the person can stand. i met with the psychologist and took the psyc eval. i even got to tentatively schedule my surgery which is April 21. i may have to push it back because i'm not sure i'll have anyone to take me that week. on April 8 i have to go back for my pre-admission testing at the hospital and take a 2 hour nutrition class. i'm excited but oh so nervous! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
losingjusme 12 Posted March 21, 2008 best of luck to you! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
brattyone808 0 Posted March 23, 2008 Good luck and don't lose the faith, I am praying for you, my surgery is scheduled for Monday March 31,2008 yeahhhhh (excited) as well, again good luck. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
KatsenD 0 Posted March 23, 2008 I'm in the wait mode too. And I have to go through a nutrition class at the hospital too. But I can't do anything else, till the insurance company approves me. Good luck.. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites