Hello All,


I am a 35 year old male who has BMI of 53 I am actually in
Chattanooga TN and have made the decision to have the lap band
surgery done. I weight about 360 pounds and all my family is over
weight just lost my mom in May due to her heart giving out due to
the weight.


Just have a few questions?

1. I heard that even before the surgery they want to take you off
solids a week or two before the surgery is that true?


2. Can someone describe the process that you go through during the
consulatation and all the tests before they will let you have the
surgery?

any suggestions you can give on to get through the process.


3. What type of food do you eat after I know fish and chicken and to
stay away from red meat except ground hamburger? What about
turkey?


Any suggestions or typical meals you can share.


I am going to do this so I will be around a long time and want to
get rid of my sleep apnea.


Has ever one heard of Dr Walter Rose?


Any thing else you want to share that someone just starting the
process should be aware.


Please share about the recovery time afterwards?

How long before I can go back to work I work in cusotmer service on
the phone and sit most of the day? I was told about a week is that
accurate?


Well hav a good day all


Larry