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Saw the surgeon yesterday; asked if I had any questions. I laughed. Seriously - no. After seeing my internist, the cardiologist, the pulminalogist, the psychologist, the nutritionist, the dietitian, and attending two "Learning to Live" sessions - dealing with stress; eating patterns, . . . I sincerely didn't have any questions. So we shook hands and agreed we'd see each other next Friday - July 31st for surgery. I did tell him that I didn't like that he recently changed his protocols. He had a puzzled look on his face so I told him that two friends of mine had him as a surgeon in Dec 08. Their pre-surgery diet consisted of protein shakes replacing one meal daily for the two weeks prior. Since then he changed things so that now patients are on a full liqued diet two weeks prior to surgery. He smiled and said that yeah - things changed but it's all with the goal for a better / easier outcome. Can't argue with that! Of course there is an upside - I've alredy lost 11 pounds!:smile:

Saw the surgeon yesterday; asked if I had any questions. I laughed. Seriously - no. After seeing my internist, the cardiologist, the pulminalogist, the psychologist, the nutritionist, the dietitian, and attending two "Learning to Live" sessions - dealing with stress; eating patterns, . . . I sincerely didn't have any questions. So we shook hands and agreed we'd see each other next Friday - July 31st for surgery. I did tell him that I didn't like that he recently changed his protocols. He had a puzzled look on his face so I told him that two friends of mine had him as a surgeon in Dec 08. Their pre-surgery diet consisted of protein shakes replacing one meal daily for the two weeks prior. Since then he changed things so that now patients are on a full liqued diet two weeks prior to surgery. He smiled and said that yeah - things changed but it's all with the goal for a better / easier outcome. Can't argue with that! Of course there is an upside - I've alredy lost 11 pounds!:thumbup:

A few years ago I noticed of friend of mine was reading a book with a title along the lines of "How to Have the Hard Discussions in Your Life" I don't have a clue as to the actual content of the book but the title stuck in my mind. This past spring my wife and I were Vegas hiking at Red Rock. Well, she was hiking, I was strolling. The moment of truth came when she took off up a 200' vertical climb to a scenic overview. Twice. Last Dec - 08; two very good friends had Lap Band surgery. They've lost 50 & 60 pounds each. This spring I realized I needed to have a hard discussion with myself. That afternoon I made an appointment to see the same surgeon my friends went to. They say a journey starts with the first step . . . I'm now 11 days from surgery.

A few years ago I noticed of friend of mine was reading a book with a title along the lines of "How to Have the Hard Discussions in Your Life" I don't have a clue as to the actual content of the book but the title stuck in my mind. This past spring my wife and I were Vegas hiking at Red Rock. Well, she was hiking, I was strolling. The moment of truth came when she took off up a 200' vertical climb to a scenic overview. Twice. Last Dec - 08; two very good friends had Lap Band surgery. They've lost 50 & 60 pounds each. This spring I realized I needed to have a hard discussion with myself. That afternoon I made an appointment to see the same surgeon my friends went to. They say a journey starts with the first step . . . I'm now 11 days from surgery.

Ah, see you filled in more of the story. (the health history). From all I've read less weight will help you overcome those.

Geez, kinda makes you wonder doesn't it!:smile: I have to say I'm kinda surprised at your stats. 5/8 / 210. I'm 5/9 and 282 and having the surgery next week. I'd be very happy to be 210! Good luck!