Rae

I went to the Surgical Weight Loss Clinic in Tacoma. The fee was 12,800 which included the dr, assistant dr, anesth, and hospital.

Hope she is doing better, prayers for her.

HI all..........I had my surgery on the 31st of may. I stayed in Tacoma for a week because we live so far away. Week check up was great lost 9 lbs. so that is 18 lbs. in 18 days. (had to do 10 days of clear liquid before surgery and now 3 weeks of clear liquids) Feeling great and just taking it easy to recover from the surgery. Nice to be home...Tacoma is great but too many trees I am used to open spaces.

My doctor says no watermelon any time because it has lots of sugar.

My band date is also May 31. I have been on a clear liquid diet since the 21st. It is the hardest thing I have ever done. After surgery I will be on clear liquids with protein shakes for 4 weeks and then 4 weeks of mushies.Good luck on your surgery.

Looks like we are going to be band buddies. I am also being banded on the 31st and just started my 10 days of clear liquids. This is going to be tough especially since I quit smoking a month ago. But soon it will be time to start the rest of our lives with the band. Good luck and hang in there.

We are self employed. Have a dairy and a farm (DH likes to call himself a food producer.) Raised 6 kids on the farm.

25 pounds is terrific!! Sorry to hear about you dog. We also had a dog for 21 years, it was the only dog all my kids ever knew. Have a fun time at home this summer.

Way to go Crystal!!! I bet you are excited to get home for the summer. Keep in touch.

Bandit...never thought about that kind of date lol. Been married for 35 years.

Okay you can post me for May 31, looks like I will be bringing up the rear for May lol. Congrats to all who have been banded in May so far.

Finally I have a band date, May 31. Good luck May Bandsters!! May 31, 2005 Dr. Srikanth Surgical Weight Loss Clinic Tacoma WA 267/264/150

Hi Babs.......I quit cold turkey a week ago. So far so good. You can do it. We can do this together. Hang in there Rae

I found them at Albertson's here in Idaho.Did you talk to the store manager to see if they will order it if they do not have them now? Good Luck.

Angel2.........just down the road from you......I am in Burley

Welcome and good luck. I too am from Idaho. Not banded yet but should know by Tuesday what the date will be. Good Luck Monday and let us know how you are doing!!

HEY VINESQUEEN.........Do you want me to come up and help you kick some butt........hang in there it will all be okay you will see....Rae

Hi Erica...My doctor is in Tacoma at the Surgical Weight Loss Clinic.....Dr. Fox and Dr. Srikanth...........you might go to their information meeting and see what you think.....lots of luck

Nice to meet you KH. Congrats on you banding and for doing so well. Soon to be banded here too. Lot of luck to you.

Hello Vinesqueen! Looks like we are the only 2 from Idaho.

Hello everyone! I have been reading posts for awhile. Love this site. I am looking at banding in about 6 weeks by Dr. Srikanth in Tacoma. I am going through all the tests now. I need to lose about 110 lbs. Keep up all the good information. Oh guess I better let you know my name is Rae.