Hi Everyone,

I have been reading the website for a couple weeks now off and on and doing some research, but I have few questions and concerns. I would really appreciate any help and advice you have to give. I am being banded 10-9-2006 by Dr Kuhn, at Baylor Dallas. If anyone has heard much about him, I would really like to hear from you. I spent time in his office this past week, where a psycologist told me I would fail at the band and tried to push me into the bypass. I could tell at my first seminar with the Baylor doctors they were pro gastric bypass, but it just flat scares me. I have heard stories from people I work with who have had gastric. Anyway I have spent the day reading Lapband and came across a site about removal of the band and reasons why. I wish I had never gone there. I would love to hear positives right now.

I do have two questions that I am not sure about. Can you tell my why they dont want you to drink before or after a meal? Also why are Fiber foods bad to eat? I saw asparagus on the list and it made no sense.

I am not backing down but I am a little nervous right now. I have spent a lifetime on a weight roller coaster and I am ready to get off the ride.

Hello Lady, a big welcome to LBT and congratulations on your decision.

To find out about a particular doctor I would suggest visiting the Doctors and Hospitals forum, the thread for your state in the US support forum and also doing a search using the search button at the top of the main page.

Keep us all posted on how you're doing.

Welcome to LBT! Everyone is different as to what they can or cannot eat. I pretty much eat everything, but like I said some can't.

You don't drink during or after a meal so that you don't wash your food through and it stays with you longer.

Good Luck, and keep us posted!

And the fibrous foods have a tendancy to "stick". They don't move through your stoma as easily.

What you'll find is every person is very different when it comes to food vs. band! It depends upon your restriction as well (how tight your band is filled).

I can eat most foods with no problem (slowly, chewing carefully).

You will find that some doctors will be pro band, pro bypass...that goes for support groups as well. Make sure your support team is pro band, as there is nothing more frustrating then going to a doctor appointment with a negative vibe.

Shawn