Less than 3 weeks to go

drjohnnm · May 7, 2009

I will having my surgery on May 27 in Phoenix. Dr. Hilario Juarez is my surgeon on this. Fortunately, I will have family around for the first few days after surgery before I return home to Santa Fe. I feel I have good support from friends which will be important.

I am supposed to go in for pre-op testing on May 19. I am not sure what is involved with this. I have had the cardio stress test and echo cardiogram. I suppose this may involve some x-rays, just not sure what else is involved.

The postings here in the introductions reflect some of my concerns going into this. I have had weight problems most of my life. Even at my best weight (I was 15 lbs over the "ideal" weight on the weight chart, people still thought I was fat.

I see the band as a tool to more or less force me into Portion Control. I do eat healthy food as a type 2 diabetic. Portion control has been my biggest problem along with some issues around eating when depressed or anxious. I am being treated for the depression and anxiety.

Also, I am looking for any support groups in the Albuquerque/Santa Fe area. I am also interested in finding out if there is anyone in the area that does lap band adjustments.