Lou:)

I am set April 8, but I don't think they can get me sooner because I still have to get the gallbladder ultrasound and upper endoscopy as well as bloodwork and EKG. All this is scheduled throughout march. I will be switching from band to bypass. I'm super nervous so if you are able, hop on and tell me how it goes since our dates are so close!

Hi. I am also in Texas. I'm in north Houston... Just north of humble.

Wow that is awesome! Have you taken pics?

How did it go?

Hi all... I am new to the site but have been rummaging around everyone's posts. I got the band in Dec 10. It was fine other than throwing up all the time. I could not find that sweet spot. .5cc made a huge difference for me. I would either throw up my own saliva or could eat a whole 6"sub. There is no middle for me. Pre-OP was 256lbs. I got down to 210 lbs in a year and a half, but most was lost early then was a huge struggle later to keep the weight off. My band will also be so tight in the morning that I can't even think about drinking Water till about noon and then at 6pm, it loosens up so I can eat a large dinner. I would never wish the band even on my worst enemies. ANy way, I began having horrible acid reflux last August that put me in the emergency room a few times thinking I was dying. The surgery itself did not hurt that bad. They loosened the band a little and i have skyrocketed up to 253 lbs. I have my approval already. Gallbladder ultrasound is set for 3/12, upper gi set for 3/21, and pre-OP set for 3/28. I have osteoarthritis, sleep apnea, fibromayalgia etc. I would like to hear some of yalls success stories and what helped you be successful so I can look forward too this with a little less fear!!! Is it better? Is it worth it? Did any of you have complications and come out ok and still would do out over again?

Seems April 8th is popular. Mine is set for that date as well, but my surgery is a band removal to bypass. My doctor did warm me though not to buy a lot beforehand as your tastes will change especially when it comes to Protein powders.