I'm SO excited! The surgeon's office called yesterday to let me know my insurance company had called them with approval and asked me to call back to schedule the surgery. I'm having it done Tues., January 24. I have to go to Sioux Falls Monday for an education class and an appointment with the doc and then stay over and have it done Tues.

I've done a lot of research and really want to have this done, but I know I'm going to be teetering back and forth until then. It's helped so much to read the posts responding to someone's question about whether you all regret being banded...it's comforting that nearly all of you said you'd do it again.

Dr. O'Brien does want me to try to lose even 5 or 10 pounds prior to surgery...is the best way to do that liquids?? Or...?? Any advice would be great.

Emily

Congratulations!

Congratulations!!! Quickest way is a good protein shake in the morning and lunch and then protein shake for dinner and make sure each shake has at least 24 grams of protein. Drink lots of water.

Congratulations!! I had to lose about 30 lbs. Drank primarily protien drinks that I made up myself. It worked for me, also drank lots and lots of water and walked alot. Good luck to you!!