Hello, I also am having the surgery with Dr. Engstrand, no date set,2 more appt.'s with my 6 month supervised diet, and then it goes for approval. I am very happy and comfortable with the biw, I never met such a nice dr. before, the whole crew there is understanding, and they want those ?'s brought to there attention to help out in any way they can. I love the fact they are soo thourough with there stuff, they make sure you have everything you need for during the process of the journey many of us are taking, I also love the fact that it took over an hr. in the office for the first actual visit, I went to another surgeon b4 going to dr. engstrand, and i wasn't in his office for more than 5 min. and i only had one option, the open rny, i didn't want to settle for the open, and also he said it was safer doing the open procedure, NOT!! so once i came to the biw the first impression i got was that they cared about US, the People who have always struggled with our weight, and the people who have struggled with medical issues following the weight, and the disgriminations we get from people, including dr's. because of our weight.  I knew i wanted to study and follow my research for this surgery, due to it being a very big surgery, and when I walked into that office and he asked ME what surgery I was thinking about having, and when I told him I wanted the ds, he looked at me and honestly said, i believe that is the best choice for you... and to know that in there history they have not had any fatalities ever, reasured me even more. I am scared because of it being such a major surgery, but I am excited to start my life with my new TOOL to help me gain my life back, the one i had yrs ago, only to know I have my beautiful boys, and my husband to root me on, to be at my side to help me on this journey so I can full fill the rest of my life healthy with them. I have been trying to get this for 7yrs, and I am finally so close to recieving a second chance of a life time..

Congratulations on doing such a good job.  I hope you meet your goal.

I had Dr. Siverhus. He was fabulous. My approval was pretty quick, but it all depends on your insurance and what other things you have wrong. I had high blood pressure and insulin resistance (PCOS). The staff is all fabulous, from the nutritionists to the nurses. I haven't personally spoken with Dr. Regan, but Dr. Siverhus is very compassionate, knowledgeable and willing to take the time to answer your questions.

OH I see you will be having surgery tomorrow!  Keep up posted on how it went!!!!!

I am one week into my two week liquid diet and have found it fairly easy up to this point.  Don't get me wrong, I have issues too, but I have been able to curb any cravings/wants with Carnation Instant Breakfast.  April 27th will be the big day for me, and I cannot wait!