HELP!: Step by Step

Hello anyone, I have made the firm decision to have the Band surgery. Can anyone give me step by step instructions of what to do, when to do and how to do? If your profile has "step by step" please direct me to it. Thank you and God Bless Bea.

Hello. What steps are you looking for? Have you talked to your primary yet? Usually you have to see your primary and discuss your decision then ask for a referral (if you need one) for a surgeon. I know my surgeon (regardless of what procedure) gives us a list of tests to do such as: full blood work, xray of chest, ultrasound of gallbladder, pulmonary function test, blood gas count , gyn exam, upper endoscopy, (I personally have an added test now....gastric emptying scan), nutrition classes (6 pre op and 12 post op), support groups (2 before & as many as we want after), psychological eval, sleep test (I think thats all the tests). I compared surgeons and chose mine based on what the group did to prepare me for surgery & their knowledge of weight loss surgeries. Another group I looked into didn't hardly do anything and that didnt impress me at all. I want to make sure I am as healthy as possible before having surgery. Hope this is what you were looking for...if not, sorry!

Thank Renee, That is exactly what I was looking for. It at least gives me a guideline of what to ask and what to expect. Thank you for taking the time out. Be Blessed. Bea.

Your Welcome! I haven't had surgery yet, but I have had the tests! Glad I could help. Good luck! Renee