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I appreciate the feedback. I actually went in this morning and the doctor was great. He had put in 1cc and took out 3/10 cc leaving most and that did the trick. This is the most restriction I've felt. On the up side I lost 6 pounds in 2 days while I know some of this will certainly come back even with just drinking liquids but it sure was nice to see after the pound gain. I am exicted and ready to rumble.

I had surgery November 7th, 2008 and have lost 30 pounds. I had first fill 6 weeks after surgery and one every month after. Third fill offered more restriction but when weighing in found that I had actually gained a pound. Not too much of a shock because I drank some high calorie beverages the week before the fill. I had the fill yesterday but I am still unable to hold down liquid. I don't get nauseas but find it just kind of erupts. If this relaxes then it may be just where I need it to be. My question is Should I just wait a couple of more days or so before reporting the issue to my doctor? I don't want to have fluid taken out if this will pass. Any suggestions will be appreciated. Thanks!

I started the liquid diet and will have surgery on Friday the 7th. I'm dealing pretty well with it. I expected to starve. My only concern is eliminating caffeine. The pre-op diet doesn't say and I'd like to kow before tomorrow morning whether or not drinking coffee would be a bad thing. I'll call the Dr. tomorrow but ususally drink before going to work around 6:00. Anyone know whether this is a no no??

I'm another November Bandster! My surgery is scheduled for the 7th and I too am soooo excited! Glad to hear others went through the "Last Supper" syndrome. I have eaten my last solid food this evening. My doctor has me on liquids for the 5 days before surgery. I am scared of doing without caffeine for that long. Good for you amylynns for starting early. I can't say I'm nervous or shocked Cappy but I am trying to grasp how this will truly change my life.

I'm getting banded on the 7th and I'm soooo excited. I had a much more serious surgery a year ago and understand your concerns. This surgery has such minimal risk I have decided to focus on what the day will represent, "A new beginning"! We are about to change our lives and a year from now will be happier and healthier than we have been for some time. Picture yourself a year from now and where you'll be. Please post again after surgery and let us know how it went. You'll do great.

I am going for my three month check up tomorrow of a required four before surgery. I had a slight gain at the two month and will show another gain tomorrow. I fear as a result they may make me wait longer. I have no doubts about the surgery and I'm more than ready to take the plunge. Anyone else gain before the surgery? If so did the show go on as scheduled?

Great results! That's encouraging. Thanks for the name, I'll look him up.

I am researching doctors in the Fort Worth area. I am currently seeing primary doctor for the insurance requirement of 6 months doctor supervised diet. I would welcome any and all advice anyone could give on getting the process started so that I can get the surgery as quickly as possible with insurance approval. Thanks!:confused2: