That was the surgeon I was referred to by my PCP, but I decided to go with another. But best of Luck, I hear he is great. I will pray for you also

Good luck ill keep you in my prayers. My surgery date is Aug. 4th at GBMC, Dr Liao will be doing the operation.

Hi I too am Scheduled for August 12th  A wonderful birthday present. You'll be in my prayers.

THANKS JANICE FOR THE SUPPORT AND RIGHT BACK TO YOU!!!! WE ALL NEED THE SUPPORT OF OTHERS BIG AND SMALL BECAUSE WITHOUT HUMAN COMPASSION DIFFICULT TIMES LIKE THESE ARE NOT EASY AND IT IS NICE TO SEE ALL OF POSITIVE RESPONSES TO ALL OF THE NEWBEES COMING ON BOARD,  SEE YOU ON THE HEALTHY SIDE JD  TEANECK NJ

I am very excited for you Kelly!  I am also having my RNY on the 3rd of August at Penrose St. Francis Hospital in Colorado Springs, CO.  This is a huge decision for all of us, but we all know it is the right decision.

As far as advice for slowing down your eating, I make sure the television is off, and I concentrate on my food, I also have an egg timer that times me for 30 min, and I make sure that i eat a bite every other minute.  I don't know if this will work for you but it helps me.  I also plan my meals and this is helping me to prepare for the "no drinking 30 min before or after meals".  For gulping of water and other beverages, I have none, I try to be aware of it, but it doesn't always happen.  I bought a hydracoach water bottle so that I can keep track of the amount I consume, but it is kinda hard to suck the water up, so that may help with the gulping :D Good Luck