(((HUGS))) Welcome to the SD board!  I am so sorry for your loss..I can not imagine that heartbreak.  Many hugs to you. I had Dr. Obrien..I had LAP BAND in Dec. of last year..best thing I have ever done!  My first consult with him went very well..he explained the surgery to me, and answered all of my questions. O'Brien is totally awesome, he is a marvelous surgeon, and has been absolutely wonderful to me every step of the way!  He did a great job at getting my insurance to approve quickly.  I simply told him of the diets I had been on it the past..and he put that in the letter to my insurance and I got approved right away. We have a local LAP BAND support group that meets every 2 weeks, usually in Sioux Falls..feel free to join us if you would like.  We have so much fun, and would love to see our group grow! If you have any questions about what to expect at OBriens office, or any thing, just let me know!!!

Hello everyone--Just a short note to touch base with you. I had my RNY on 5/23 and have since than lost 38.6 lbs. I feel great. Clothes look a little sloppy but I know that is a good sign. The summer is busy for me, camping a lot. That seems to be the hard spot for me cuz I'm the smore's aunt and snack lady, not any more. Cookout food is a hard spot too but I have this goal to eat the right things and get healthier with life. Hope everyone is having a great summer.