Pre-Op Questions at my Pre-op meeting Today!

Hi All, Well I just got home from my Pre-Op meeting with my Surgeon. All went smooth as Silk~~ Being on the opti-fast Diet for 9 days as of today, I dropped.....15.2lbs!!! I went from 341.8 to 326.6 To tell you the truth I really can't see any change. My friend said he can see it in my face. Well the Doctor was thrilled. So I celebrated and had a Sugar Free Jello Pudding!!! I know what your saying "That Rocko is a Madman!" I did bring some questions with me. Here are the Q's I asked, some may be silly but I just wanted to know. 1) Are you going to use a Catheter? No (thank you God)! 2) How many incisions? 5 3) How many Stitches? They will be placed inside. (4-5) 4) I asked how come they didn't take any Fat out while they where inside, the reason I asked was because I Watched the Surgery on-line (if you want the link let me know) and your able to see a lot of Fat just there. Ans: He said there was no benefit. 5) I asked if he ever had a Mortality while doing the Lab-Band? No, he said he's never had anyone Die while he's done any Surgeries. (I guess that goes in the Plus Column) 6) Will my Band offer any restriction Post Surgery seeing is that I don't get a fill for 4-6 weeks? He said Yes, I asked how? He said, because there will be swelling around where the Band is placed just from Surgery. (irritating the area) 7) Will my taste buds change? He said he's heard that, but it will depend on the individual. . 8) Will I have Heartburn? He said, i shouldn't. (very few people do) 9) What Pain Meds will I get? He said the Good Stuff! (lol) 10) Will you use the Pars Flaccida Technique? Absolutely If you don't know what that is here's a link for you to check it out: http://thinforlife.med.nyu.edu/assets/REN%202.pdf?RCD=J53039 &NAME=Christine_J._Ren Well that's all I had for him really. I feel very comfortable with him. And have no doubt that he is the right Doctor for the job! I hope some of my Questions may have answered any of your's (Pre-Oper's) Best Regards, Rocko~~

Hey Rocko, Wow...15 pounds is fantastic!!!! This will add such a boost to your success when banded. As with anything, it gets a little tougher before it gets easier. The first 6 weeks are refereed to as 'bansters hell'. A name given for a period of time when you are still the same you, with a band, but no restriction. So your efforts now are sure to pay off. Just think how much healthier you will be going in to surgery. Your doing awesome. Great Job!!!

sugar free pudding... wow you really are a wild man!!!!!!! sounds like your almost ready...... and 15 lbs is no chump change!...