Hi everyone! I've been around here for awhile but am still working on scheduling my surgery with Dr. Oh and Dr. Hirai. I'm hoping to connect with anyone else who will have surgery with them, or who has had surgery with Dr. Oh.

How did it go? How did you choose Dr. Oh/St. Francis?

Hi Peggy, I have had my band since 3/27/08. This was the best decision for me. I have now lost 85 pounds. I need to update my ticker. I still can not believe that it has only been 8 months and that much weight is gone. I do have a few issues, such as reflux at night, but that did not start until my last fill. So now I do not eat late and I sleep with 5 pillows. :cursing: My doctor said that I was ok. I did check with her. I would have never lost this much weight if it were not for my band keeping me in check. It is a lot of hard. You must work to keep the weight coming off. I also did a lot of research prior to deciding. So that is what I would recommed for you and do not be afraid to ask your doctor questions. Good luck!!

Tomorrow is the day for me!!! (12/04/08) I'm excited. I'll try and post as soon as possible after I get home from the hospital on Friday. Dr. Oh is doing the surgery.

Hi All

I was banded with Dr Oh on 1/20 I'm down 31 lbs and haven't had my first fill yet. Is anyone having a problem keeping to the all liquid diet for the first month? I just can't I've added s/f puddings, soft cooked eggs and mashed potatoes. It's just to hard to only stick to Protein drinks.

Surgery went amazingly well though. No gas, nasua etc etc. I'm doing very well.

Only complaint I had was being told to be at the hospital in Fed Way at 5:30 AM and finding out my surgery wasn't until 4PM. They wouldn't let me leave either... I was NOT a happy camper. Their office staff needs to get on the ball a bit more letting you know when changes happen. That was the second time that had happened. As for Dr. Oh I love the man...

V