Had given up on trying to lose after gastric bypass in 1994. Only lost about 20 lbs, but stayed relatively the same for 10 years (this was a first for me), but weight started creeping up again - about 10 lbs a year up to 290 on my first consultation in March with Dr Bagnato.

After reviewing records and doing an EGD, Dr B. put a band in on May 6.

With the pre-band diet, my bmi has gone down 2 points already. My first goal is to get the BMI down under the morbidly obese category.

Isn't Dr. Bagnato the best?! I was banded by him on April 30th. So far, I've lost 13 lbs since the surgery (just a little over a week ago). I'm excited about that loss, even though I wasn't really expecting it. Everyone says the first 6 weeks are for healing, not losing, so I figure those are just bonus lbs lost. Congrats on your pre-surgery loss and good luck with the band!:confused: