SwtCrystal

Well, I went to the nutritionist today and he went over what the post op diet would be like and examples and also put me on a 1200 cal. daily diet until surgery. Does this sound right to you guys? I asked if I was below a certain BMI when it came time to surgery if they would still do it and he said they would because it is based on the initial visit with him. So, it looks like I'm going to have a good portion of the weight off prior to sugery or at least I hope I do. I have the Psych visit on Feb. 3rd then I hope to have the appt w/ the surgeon. Hope everyone had a wonderful holiday season!!!!

Well, I went to the Dr. today and she is setting me up with the prelim visits and she wants me to go to Charleston to see a Dr. Rosi? Does anyone know anything about him? She said that the Dr. in Princeton was good however, he didn't like to do fills and there was not a point to banding if the Dr. didn't want to do the fills. Anyway, That is what I know so far. ANY advice or info. would be greatly appreciated. Thanks, Crystal

Sugarbean, If you have to do the 6 mo. thing will they still do the surgery if you drop below being 100lbs overweight during the 6 mo.? If I really work hard at it I can drop weight, but I have never been able to keep it off. I always end up doing the yo-yo thing. I have been overweight since 2nd grade and my lowest weight as an adult was 210. Thanks for any input and it's nice to see someone else from the area Crystal

Hello all, I am going into my PCP on Dec. 8th to discuss getting the "paperwork" started for the band. Do any of you know anything about the Dr. from Princeton that does this? How long does the process take? I so want to do this, but my biggest fear is dying on the table and leaving my DH and 3 kiddos. I'm currently 280lbs and I'm only 5'6. Any advice would be greatly appreciated.