Ready to have my surgery next Thursday September 18th. Any words of wisdom?

Thanks,

Roger

Follow your doctors orders about eating after surgery. Your band will be sutured into the lining of your stomach and eating solid foods before the doc clears you can be catastrophic.

Be reasonable about your expectations in the beginning. The band won't work it's magic till you get enough fills to feel satiety for hours after a meal.

Ask us anything and we'll try to answer. Although, the saying that there's no such thing as a stupid question, there could be. Like, how come we can't eat ice cream? Or, I miss my litre of coke everyday, why can't I drink it?

Because ice cream is a slider food. It's OK to have a little ice cream once in a while once you gain control over your eating habits, but hiding in a closet and eating a quart of Ben and Jerry's isn't a good idea. And soda pop can cause your stomach and pouch to swell causing dilation.

Welcome, and good luck this week with your surgery. Look forward to hearing from you again.