luckylinds

Okay, so, my surgery is in a couple of days, and I'm starting to freak out!! Am I really going to have to give up all of my favorites? Potatoes...Sandwhiches...Sushi...Pizza (with a few sips of coke)? Now, I'm not saying I want to eat these things with every meal, but I don't think I could face a lifetime of meat and salad (aka Atkins)...please, somebody tell me is this really how life is after the band, or can you still eat these things? Help!

Loyoyo - I read that you were getting the surgery the same time as me and my mom on another thread, too cool! What day is your surgery on? Maybe we'll run into each other :-) Good Luck, all the best!

By the way, I'm already down 10lbs with my pre-op diet, not bad at all!

Brenda - I went through Belite (with Jessica) and it has been a great experience. She's answered her phone every time I phone, and always answers her emails quickly. She's provided me with tons of great info and answers to my questions. She's really put any concerns I had at ease, and while the whole process isn't complete yet, so far so good. Please don't pay any attention to skinny's comments, this person has posted the same negative comments on other threads. Really, you must call around and find out for your self, there are a lot of misinformed fear mongers on this site! Good Luck, and thanks to everyone for the tips, amamastime - chapstick, I never would have thought of that, and yet, I always need it! Thanks again, best of luck to everyone! :thumbup:

My mom and I are going into have the surgery next Thursday (28th). I've heard only great things about him, I'm looking forward to it! Any tips from you bandsters to make the surgery experience smooth, and thing you wish you had done differently?

I'm getting my surgery done in Mexico, and wondering if anyone has used Dr. Rodriguez before? How was your experience? Did you have any complications getting fills at home, etc? Any info would be great - from those who have had the surgery done by him! Thanks!