SueQueRN

Ahh - sounds like sabatoge. I would pay the price and go though. Its a birthday - now if it were just any old day forget it. You might ask - and see if the buffett will let you pay a children's or "one plate" price.
Odd though that people who have been in our shoes sabatoge us. My step-daughter, who had the surgery too gave me a bag of hersey's kisses at christmas. Says "these will slide through" What the heck? Luckily sweets aren't my problem...still have the full bad.

Ding Dang it....was hoping it was instant

My doc is a skinny twig - but a good guy and very supportive. He is also blunt - I like that. Glad to hear you are focused. Do you know anyone else who has had it done. Both of my step-daughters have done it and both have had some success but are even more successful at cheating the band. Their problem is sweets - mine is volume. Sweets seem to go down very easy so one keeps drinking her mocha caramal cappacinos with extra carmel and the otther her ice cream and candy (even for breakfast) I hope I have learning from their mistakes! Plus I really have the problem of wanting the biggest steak and the biggest potato and yes to appetizer thank you. The biggest eye opener to me is learning to eat my Protein first . I have always always eaten all the veggies first. Surprise - the Protein really does fill you up!
Sue

Sounds great, Jason. Glad you are a nurse and could withstand your PCP's assault on surgery. I was a bit put off when I told my doc I wanted it and he about ran to his computer to print up a surgeon's name for me. Did he just call me fat? All-in-all it was a relief and things went smoothly. Glad I didn't have to do the 3 month diet. I am a great dieter - its once I am off I get into trouble. Plus after 3 months my BMI would have been too low. I was concerned that they would then refuse me!
Sue "the former night shift nurse whose husband didn't understand so now she is a day shift nurse"
Sedalia, MO

I was banded Dec 30th 2011. My BMI was right at 35 I believe (being tall helps) Acutally wouldn't have bothered if if werent for health issues - but it has already helped. And, lets face it, I am looking forward to comfortable plane rides and fitting in roller coasters...not to mention cute clothes.