My surgeon required certain tests - separate from the insurance requirements.  They said that if my PCP had any of those tests done within the previous  6 months to fax the results to his office.  This included about 8 lab tests, a pulmonary function test and a 12 lead EKG.  Also if there is any sleep apnea history I think it would require testing in that area as well.  Best of luck!

I've already had a previous echo, adenosine stress test, heart cath, sleep studies etc. Thanks for the reply pan head.

Kim

I hope you don't mind a male stepping in amongst all you ladies. I had RNY surgery 12-14-2006, the day of surgery I weighed 330, down from a high of 375. I reached my goal weight with in the first year with my lowest weight being 156. I now have maintained 165, plus or minus a few  pounds for a year. This a.m. I weighed 168. I went from a size 50 jeans to size 32. XXL shirts to medium.

I had my surgery at KDMC in Ashland, Ky. Dr. Wheeler was my surgeon and I have nothing but good things to say about him and the Surgical Weight Loss team. My stay at King's Daughters Medical Center was great. They truly try to cater to your every need.

pan head

Hi, Crystal and Mary Kay!  It looks like both of you are having success with the band.  I'm so looking forward to my band surgery which, I hope, will be in March.  Best of luck to you both!
Pat

Hello Pat and everybody,

My name is Crystal, I live in Charleston. I had Realize Band surgery in Huntington. I love Dr Nease!

I am 3+ months out and doing fairly well. I have lost 35 lbs. I am currently fighting the stress and food demons and they are winning quite often. I know I could have lost more wt by being strict with food, but I did not do this to be misrable, so I eat what I want in small quantities. I need to put some limits on it now and it is hard. Tomarrow is a new day and I plan to start it off well.

Thanks for posting this, good luck. Crystal