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Hi Ashes330, The first part of your update is very similar to mine. I was banned on 18th Feb. Including my five day pre-op liquid diet I lost 20 pounds, after which my weight reduction stopped. After talking to my surgen I learnt I was consuming too few calories and my body went into starvation mode to prevent me from losing further weight. As I moved to puree food and increased my calorie intake (along with walking) I lost another pound. I now consume between 700 to 850 calories per day. Wishing you all the best!

I had a couple of vodka's 19 days post my surgery.(with OJ). I had cleared it with my surgeon. Was kind of down so to cheer me up my wife suggested we have a drink. Felt much better and was a perfect 'pick me up'. The funny part is I was a Bacardi drinker but after one sip - hated it and switched to vodka! Highly recommended if you are feeling low!

Hi I paid $6600. Got it done in Bombay India.

Hi, Just under two weeks to my surgery (got banned on 18th Feb) I have lost 20 odd pounds from the start of my liquid diet (pre-op). My worry is I have already reached a plateau. Still consuming thick liquids, My weight has not moved for the last 5 days? Worried!!!!

Hi all - My surgery was on the 18th... on liquids for 4 weeks :-( Banded in Bombay India

Yippee! I'm checking into the hospital this evening, the surgery is planned for tomorrow morning 8 am! I am really excited and nervous at the same time. How do I stop these butterflies in my stomach? :-)

Congratulations and thanks for the experience sharing ! All the Best.

Hi scheduled for surgery on 18th Feb. My doctor has suggested a 5 day liquid diet. Starting my third day, so far so good. My average meal plan is: Meal Item Qty Calories Breakfast Optifast 54 gm 209 Lunch Optifast 54 gm 209 Tomato Soup 150 Snack Banana Milkshake 200ml 120 Dinner Optifast 54 gm 209 Tomato Soup 150 Sugar Free Jello 80 Excited about Wednesday! (I have to check into hospital the evening before)

Yippee! Hi, I will be having my surgery on Feb. 18th! Really excited and nervous!

Congrats Amit! All the Best!

Wishing you all the Best! I'm sure, I too will have these jitters before my surgery (planned for Mid Feb. 09). Hope you will calm my nerves with your experience in Feb!

Hi, planning to have a band installed in June 07. Wondering if there is anyone from India as members? Love to hear about your experiences. Regards

I was scheduled to have a lapband last December, while undergoing some pre- Lap band surgery tests the results weren't so great. This led to additional complications. Anyway to cut a long story short - I am hopeful to have my surgery in July 08. The doctor I had selected is Dr. Sanjay Borude, The surgery will be performed in Breach Candy Hospital (South Mumbai). The doctor has performed 150 plus gastric surgeries. I have spoken to a couple of his patients (There is no support group in Mumbai) Who highly recommend him both his professionalism and genuine caring of his patients. His website: http://www.obesitytotal.info/about.htm The cost last year was slated to be about Rs. 300,000 that's about US$ 7500 including the surgery and hospital stay. (Please note these are only indicative prices). For some reason there are many people who have had this kind of surgery in India but do not feel comfortable revealing this! Hope this helps!

Thank you for the information; I will register today on the yahoo group. Warm Regards

Yes I am, actually there are multiple surgeons in Bombay. (the city I live in) The surgeon I am going with has done 150 plus bariatric surgeries (I had read somewhere 100 surgeries make you an expert) So I have quite a comfort level. Regards

Hi, I just joined the forum; I am planning a lap band in 3 months. (It was initially planned for Jan 07 - but there were some issues). I live in Mumbai India and understand the cost is 1/4 of the same procedure compared to the US. My doctors web site http://www.obesitytotal.info/about.htm. Hope this helps. Regards Devesh