:wink_smile: I am very happy with the outcome of my surgery. Yes, I am still sore where the port was placed but that was to be expected and my Great Dr. Bobby Bhasker-Rao, Md had explained that it would be. I felt like I was lying on the beaches of cancun when they rolled me into surgery. I feel that is because of the confidence I had with my A+ Doctor performing my procedure. Dr. Bobby also has a group of people who work with him that explained everything from my preop diet to my post op diet and everything else I need to know. They were so clear and precise and wanted to make sure I understood everything they were teaching me. I felt like I had a B.A. in Bariatrics Surgery after the seminar, consultation, nutrition class, and the support group. I have raised 2 successful sons, one is a 2007 graduate of West Point Military Academy and is a 2nd Lt. in the Army at the age of 24. My BABy is 23, He is a 2005 graduate of University Technical Institute and is a driveability Technician in Scottsdale Az. He is buying his first home in good year Az. My husband and I will be celebrating 25 yrs of marriage on July 30. and I want to wear a sexy red dress!!! My seminar weight was 245 and my pre op weight was 235 and one week after being banded it is 226. I want to just squeeze everyone and give out group hugs because I am so happy!

Hey All! I Need Advice! Im Very Nervous About Not Losing The 10lbs Yet! Im Excited About Starting The Next Chapter Of My Life! Im At 316.... I Hope I Can Reach 306 By Surgery Date! Tips Anyone?

When Doctor Bobbys office sent me home after informing me to lose 10 lbs prior to surgery, they sent me home with 2 weeks of products which included protein drinks, creamy tomato soup, creamy chicken soup, and chewable vitamins. I just had to buy the sugar free popsicles and sugar free pudding that I was allowed to have in between. This office totally sets you up for success and they do not want you to fail. By losing the 10 lbs ( and my weakness is quesadillas! But I stayed away from them.) you are proving to them that you can have some kind of disapline in your food habits and you are also proving to them just how bad you want this surgery! oh yeah, crystal light is my new drink of choice! Good luck to you in your losing 10 lbs. IT is not easy however, how bad do you want the surgery? Remember also if you can lose it then once you get banded it will only get easier! You won't be going into the kitchen starving and just wanting to put anything in your mouth to tame your hunger. You will only be eating because you know you have to nurish your body. You will actually have your chance to start (if you havent' already) reading labels. My rules that were told to me are 5 grams or less of sugar and fats and 70 grams of protein a day and 64 oz of liquids. Try the Dannon carb and sugar control yogurt. YUM. Before I close I just want you to know that I was always the last person to give out healthy food advice! Before looking into the surgery my breakfast at work was a chorizo and beans and egg burrito, my lunch was whatever the special was (usually high in carbs/fats) and snack after work was a quesadilla and dinner was usually fast food! So you see, I didn't always do the healthy talk. But I am now and it is actually fun!