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I'm sure I probably would get hungry, but my weight would be where I want it and I can exercise vigorously (I was an athlete at one point in my life) because all the baggage that had attached to me would be gone. But would the wide open band still restrict what I can eat?

Thanks Ilene Did you strictly adhere to the Medifast preop diet? If so, how much did you lose. I start it tomorrow.

I'm a patient of Dr. Geiss. Surgery - 01/10/08.

I have about 100 pounds to lose (I'm 6'1" 290ish) which I think I'll be able to accomplish within a year. I really believe this because once I lose about 50 or pounds, I can get into a pretty vigorous exercise routine at the same time. If I reach my goal and my band is completely opened, would I be able to return to a normal diet, if I chose to? Or is the band, even fully opened, too restrictive?

My FEP plan (NY) approved the procedure but as an out-patient. Anyone else encounter this problem? Doc says I spend the night at the hospital.

I'm being banded 1/10 by Dr. Geiss. What I really liked about him, aside from his credentials, that he didn't try to hard sell me on the procedure.

Kristin, not drinking a little something with a meal kinda scares me. How long did it take for you to get used to not drinking with meals? I get banded next week.

I'm set for January 10th and am nervous as hell about it. I know it's going to be a good thing, but still ... :straight

I'm new to the forum - I'm getting banded January 10th.