Okay, this might be a weird question. But then again, it may be a common question. I suppose I should have done a forum search, but I'm lazy.

I've been discussing this procedure with my husband. We are making all sorts of preparations for me to do this.

I am going to have to go self-pay, though, because my insurance policy doesn't cover bariatric surgery at all.

My question is this:

What affect, if any, have you noticed on your food budget since being banded?

It doesn' t really matter, since I'm doing this regardless, but it would be nice to have a legitimate bonus to this besides weight loss!

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My wife and I (it's just the 2 of us too) used to go out just about every evening and we'd go out for lunch at work too.

What we've found since I've had the surgery is that both of us have seen, on average, about $350-$400 more in our checking accounts each month since we're not going out to eat (and having drinks too).

My wife and I (it's just the 2 of us too) used to go out just about every evening and we'd go out for lunch at work too.

What we've found since I've had the surgery is that both of us have seen, on average, about $350-$400 more in our checking accounts each month since we're not going out to eat (and having drinks too).

Wow, 301! That's the kind of numbers I like to see!

You know, this could very well be what my husband and I see. We go out to eat probably 3 or 4 nights a week. Sometimes for brunch, too, on the weekends.

It's not unusual for the dinner bill to be $30-$40 a pop.

TopTier...who is going to be your surgeon? I live in the Louisville area and my surgery is tomorrow with Dr Shina.

Yay for you! I will be sending lots of positive energy your way tomorrow!

I'm thinking it's going to be Dr. Olsofka.

I just met with him one-on-one yesterday and really like his demeanor and track record.

Thanks! I have heard good things about Dr Olsofka.

This is funny...My food costs are SOOO much less as well ! If I go out to eat I can eat what I got for 3 to 4 days!!! The other funny thing about this, is when I was trying to convince my parents that this was a good Idea...to have the surgery...I told my dad...I said Dad look at it this way I will be a much cheaper investment after surgery....I will eat less..I wont have to pay the extra three dollars for plus sizes at walmart...ANND eventually I will probably be small enough to get better gas mileage..lol :confused: