Hi everyone! Happy Holidays!!

I am looking to start a topic with bandsters in the Grand Rapids area.

My surgery is scheduled for Dec 30 with Dr Beane. I am starting my liquid diet this Thursday.

I had to go through the 6 month diet with Dr Beane and I have lost 19 pounds since May 2010.

I'm very excited to get to this point and can't wait to begin 2011 with a new me!!

Check in and introduce yourself and say hello!

Chris

How was your experience with Dr.Beane? I know this is an old post so not sure if you are still active but I would love to chat. I am pre-band and am looking for banders in the area.

Dr Beane is awesome you will only see him a couple of times before surgery and once after surgery. Teri his nurse will take over and do all the fills. I was banded in December and I have lost almost 50 lbs. my BMI was on the lower end so it is harder for me to lose weight. The most important thing is to go monthly even if you don't need a fill. I love his staff and couldn't have picked a better doctor!

I am scheduled for surgery with Dr Beane the end of October. Any advice, any thoughts to pass on?

You can do this!

How did you handle the opti fast

The first three-four days are the hardest as your body adjusts. After the 4th day, you start to feel more energetic and motivated to continue. Your body feels healthier. It is definitely worth the effort!

I think if you can handle the 14 day Optifast and the 14 day liquid diet after surgery, you can handle anything.

I am in the food mourning stage but Monday is my 30 day, so I am in full run life change then on