SURGERY DATE - JULY 1

I am scheduled for surgery in less than 1 week. This process has gone very quickly and was a smooth one. My insurance approved my surgery with the first letter. Within two weeks, I have had a sleep study, ekg, echo, blood work, psych evaluation, chest xray. The group at Sinai Hospital in Baltimore are great! I do have concerns, since I wanted the Lap Band but the insurance would only cover the Bypass. So I have agreed. My husband is supportive although he is nervous about the whole surgery aspect. I am hoping that my hair will not fall out but if I do everything my doctors have told me to, I don't think that will happen. Although I am a little nervous, I am looking forward to my life after surgery!

Hi Karen, I am also scheduled for surgery on July 1. I am not too nervous yet, maybe right before I'll flip out or something. NOT! I am very ready for this. Good luck to you on Friday. I will keep you in my prayers. Hugs, Pam

Hi Pam, Congradulations on your sugery date. I"ll be saying a prayer for you also. Sandy

Hi Karen, Congratulations on your surgery date. I'll be saying a special prayer for you. Sandy

Congratulations on your surgery date! WOW! I can't believe how soon. You will be one of the first of our group! We are expecting a big update when you feel good enough after you get home. Linda

Hi Karen, welcome to July, 2005. What did your doc say could help prevent the hair loss? Because from all I have read and heard, there is no way to prevent it. That is one of my biggest fears because I have very little hair as it is. Sue 273/257/?/150 T-9 days & counting

Sue, Thanks for your response. My doctor and nutritionist said that if I get in enough protein (50 grams) per day that it would help to prevent hair loss, however I have heard from others that they did everything right and still loss hair. A church member told me today that she did not lose any hair and her daughter who also had the surgery loss her hair. I guess we will just have to wait and see what happens but I know that whichever way it goes, I'll be healthier and have more energy after I have lost this weight.