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hello i made it back i need help with low carb meals. i am a truck driver so i eat out a lot can anyone help me

Hello everyone, This is my first visit to the site and I am excited to meet new people, that have or will be going through the same process that I am. Currently, I am waiting for insurance approval, but am getting close. Hope to be banded in April. Nice to meet you all!

Hi all - My name is Christie and I had lap band surgery on 12-18-08 - so far I have lost almost 20 lbs. It is nice to be on this website with folks that are anticipating having it done and folks who have had it done - this is great support I think. I love my lapband and I would do it again and again!

As stated previously, my date is set for 3/13. As the days get closer, the more scared and nervous I get. I keep telling myself that everything is going to be ok. Most of the stories I have read on this website are amazing and I too want to tell everyone about my journey. :eek::confused:

I go tomorrow to attend the Realizeband info session at NYU... my partner is very against this procedure so first step is making them see this can help me achieve a goal I've only been able to dream of in the past. :confused:

My husband just had the lap band surgery and he would never join a discussion forum. I wanted to join because I want to help him through this process with support and ideas for making his meals enjoyable. He is on a liquid diet right now as he just had the surgery on March 3rd. He is tired of the shakes and clear broth and I am trying to find ideas for something nutritious. I made chicken soup and strained it, he has had jello and ice pops and of course the protein shakes. We just ordered a protein powder that is tasteless that we will put in his soup once it arrives. If you have any suggestions for a different meal I can make today, I would appreciate it. I looked at an …

Hey everyone, I'm new to this site and very excited because I am having my surgery Weds morning. I am very fortunate to live by a major Lap Band Surgery center in Chattanooga, TN. I am hoping to meet some ppl to keep in contact with while embarking on my journey. I'm real easy to talk to, so holler at me!:thumbup:

I am just finishing my six months of diet/logging for my insurance and then the Dr. will submit his recommendation for the surgery. I am getting excited and can't wait to have the banding done so I can get on with the next step in my life. As of now I have lost 59 pounds and feel wonderful. Now I want to loose the rest and KEEP it off. Would love to hear from anyone out there - we are in this together.

Hello to everyone. I a 29 year old soon to be 30 (like in two weeks)year old single mom of two. I have not been banded as of yet, but have my first dr.s appointment this month with my primary phycisian that will hopefully refer me and get things started. I have always been heavy. I haven't been under 200 pounds since 9th grade. I am currently at my heaviest, right at 300. Even though my situation is as dire as it is, I am still nervous about the procedure and its effectiveness, since I have read and been told that the weight can come back. In addition, I just have a fear of being cut on period. I am open and grateful for whatever help and advice anyone can give me…

Hi. I had the LapBand surgery on September 10, 2008 and am just now joining any kind of support group. I didn't think I would need any but after almost 6 months I have learned otherwise!

I thought I would stop by and say hello. I've been enjoying reading through this forum and reading up on some of your experiences. For example, I had no idea that I'd pretty much never get to drink diet soda again! Fascinating! Anyway, I got banded on Feb. 27, 2009 so I'm about 9 days into this. I started my Medifast pre-op diet on January 2nd at 224 (I am 5'2) pounds and I have lost 24 pounds so far. I'm only a pound from my "triple digit rollover!" I've a had a little history with yo-yo-ing weight. I was pretty much large all my life, but when I was 21 I decided to go to a doctor and get some help. He put me on a medication diet (Phentermine, Adipex) and I lost …

Just wanted to introduce myself to everyone, I have not been banded, i am in Ruston Louisiana and i have medicaid, and i want to get banded, but am having a hard time finding someone to take medicaid for the procedure. I can get the referral but need someone to do it, and what are the requirements

Hi, all! I've been addicted to this site for a few weeks now and finally decided to sign up and join the fun. I go for my pre-op appts tomorrow and I'm scheduled for surgery on Friday the 13th! I'm very excited but I still have a few concerns that this is going to work for me. Thanks to everyone for sharing their thoughts, feelings, experiences, etc. I don't feel so alone anymore!

Hello! I'm Tiffani. I'm 26 years old and decided to pursue the lap band surgery via self pay. My insurance won't cover it for any reasons and I have a few health issues that need resolving and they all center around the one thing this surgery will help.. my weight. So, I'm here for education, support, friends, and whatever else may come as I head down this new road. I've had to take my behavioral health eval (732 true/false questions) and then followed up two weeks later with the psych eval. That was this last Monday, March 2. The 20th I'll see the nutritionist and on the 30th I'll see the psych again. He wanted me to make a few changes and show I'm committed. …

Hi Everyone, After a long time of considering getting the lap band I have finally deided YEP Im off and away. Am being banded on May 14th and a little frightened as Ive never had surgery before (am really scared of dying ) I have been reading a number of posts on the forum everyone seems so caring of one another its great to know that people are out there that care :cool2: I have to lose a fair bit of weight, I know its going to take a while but Im so excited about it aswell. The thought of losing weight is just (oh my god Im lost for words) Hope to get to know everyone!!! Trish :thumbup:

Hello I am new to this forum..I have never done any networking like this before so please bear with me. I recently had lap banding done 3/2/09. I would like to meet people who also had this procedure done. So far so good, just wondering if anybody has any suggestions on what to eat. My physician has me on mechanical liquids, I have been eating jello, broth, diluted cream soups, slim fast, and protein shakes. Just wondering if anybody has any other ideas. Thanks

Hi everyone: I'm John, and I'm back here after nearly a year off. My goal in returning is to provide any info/help that I can regarding what I went through with my Lap-Band surgery in '07, and my subsequent plastic surgery procedures overseas. I'll be piping in when I can, and please feel free to email me or IM me any time! John

Hi, I am finishing up my preperation for the banding. My last psychological appointment is next Friday (3/13/09) HUMMMmmm, and I will have my two hour class at my surgeons office Thursday. Still waiting for the final OK and surgery date. Need encouragement! Oh is anyone out there in their 60's? Would especially like to hear from you. d

Hello all, I am new to the site, but very excited to be on a site where everyone is either going through the same thing or has had the procedure done. I have been trying for 2 years to have my lap band done and my insurance approved it about a week ago I am going to have the surgery done on March 30, and I need to start my liquid diet on the 16th of March. Can some of you give me feed back on the two week before surgery of the total liquid diet was it hard?

Hey guys, I am new to the forum and am on day 3 post op. I am sore, but my biggest complaint is gas. I walked yesterday, so I am getting off to a good start. I have lots of questions about food and other stuff. I look forward to getting to know all you guys! Ang

Im Elizabeth 30 years old, I am a new member who had lapband fitted on 2/16/09 I live in the UK and decided to have this surgery after a long battle with my weight, I have already lost quite a bit and its only week 2! I am eating very little but still getting used to the idea that I will never be able to over-eat! I would love to hear from other new members as we can support one another through our long journey to our target weight. Best of luck to you all. Elizabeth

Hi everyone! I've been lurking here for a while, reading some of your amazing stories, and have been quite inspired by you. My Dr. is Dr. Lara in El Paso, TX. I am waiting on my psych eval, then the EKG, labs etc. and final clearance then I get a band date. Although I'd like to hurry up and get it done, I'm taking the time now to read books and surf the net (how I found this site) for all the information I can find. I look forward to reading more from you, talking with you, and taking this journey with you. :laugh:

So I have had the same boyfriend for about three years, and our relationship is good for the most part but I feel as if he is trying to hold me back for some reason. He would be an idiot not to realize how unhappy I am with myself since I have put on so much weight. He dosen't want me to get banded even though I have explained to him numerous times that it is deffinantly what I want. He will not change my mind no matter what, but I'm not quite sure what his motives are [if he has any]. I don't understand why he wouldn't want me to be happy! Has anyone ever had any issues similar to mine? Or do you have any theories on why he may be reacting this way? please let me know if…

I have finally decided that the time is right for me to get the band. My entire life I have been into physical fitness and I have always been tortured by my inability to lose weight. I am so excited by the prospect of finally winning this battle I can't even put it to words. I look forward to hear how this procedure has changed your lives.

Just starting my research. I'm just going to tag alone and 'listen' to everyone first.

Hi all, I have always been a yo-yo dieter. My lowest adult weight was 159 when I met my dh. I am now 220 after losing 6.4 on ww. I had 3 babies in 3 years and the youngest is now turning 3 next month so I can't blame my weight on that. I have never weighed this much. I have long been thinking about the lapband and have a friend who had it done in December and is very happy thus far with the results. My dh was negative about it at first but the other day he brought it up and said that if I was truly unhappy (which of course I am) that I should really look into it and make a doctor apt. I don't think my pcp will make the necessary referrals though....I just don't r…

Hi everyone, I'm new to the site as it was recommended to me from a friend. I had surgery on march 4. So far everything has been great except for the horrible gas pains. I have been walking but the relief is minimal. I look forward to sharing my experience and learning a new way of life as a lapbandster. thanxs.

I have an appontment for a info session on3/26. I have done a lot of reading on the surgery and some of it is scares me. I need encouragement!!! Thanks

I am new to this website, I was refered by my Doctor to check it out. Of course I am in the first steps of getting the Lapband surgery and like everyone else will have allot of questions and concerns. I just wanted to say hello and will check out this site periodically for support, its nice to know that I will not be alone in this new journey of my life! :laugh:

I am waiting to be banded, and am very excited about it. Mentally, I am preparing myself for it by clearing out the cupboards in the kitchen, and filling the freezer with Soups and pureed food ready for the first couple of weeks. I would be interested to hear from anyone who has had their band for more than 3 or 4 years - Does it still work for you?

Hello, Have had my lap band for 2 year 8 month, and having some problems with it lately, I can't eat meat or bread, has anyone else had these problems?

Hi Everyone! I'm having my lapband surgery Monday, March 5. I've been pretty excited 'til now. Now I'm really nervous. I have all my doctors instructions, but I kinda feel like I'm gonna have to figure things out on my own. Any advice?

Hi all, My name is Carmen and will be having my surgery on March 13th. Yes, I know it is Friday the 13th:crying: (lol!!!), but I think this will be one of my most luckest days. I do have two questions although. 1) Do you have any tips on what I should stock up at home for post op? Things you have found helpful. 2) Because of my weight I developed a hormone imbalance and due to the imbalance I strated to have some facial hair. I'm so embarassed about it, as i now have to shave it. Like a man. Its not a full beard or anything. The question is has anyone else had this problem and did it go away with weight loss?

Did anyone experience a panic attack before surgery? if yes, were they able to give you something to relax?:cursing:

Hi everyone everyone calls me Leen. It is short for my real name but I changed it to Lean because I refer to myself as I see myself in the future. anyway, I just had the lap band put in 4 days ago in Mexico by Dr. Lopez Coravala. The proceedure was ok and I woke up with that horrible tightness in my chest but thank God I felt 50% better by the first morning after and have been feeling better and better everyday. I had been drinking broths and apple juice and having jello but I got very hungry. But today I felt like I couldn't take the hunger and I ended up mushing scrabbled eggs (about 1/2 c) and a one inch cracker till it was mush, and then jello. I couldn't feel …

Hi! I'm going to a lap band seminar on March 21 and I am so excited to be getting the information to start this journey. I am SO SICK of being fat. I have been big ALL my life and am now the heaviest I've been since high school. I have a really good friend who was banded Jan. 08 and has done so well! I have a 5 month old little boy who is the most wonderful thing in the world! I want to be here for him when he gets older and I want to enjoy my life with my sweet husband...I am in the Birmingham, AL area and if you are, I would love to hear from you! Any advice is appreciated and I want total honesty...the good, bad, and ugly of this surgery. rhondacay current weight: …

I was searching for some type of support group concerning Lap-Band surgery and this came up so here I am I have my evaluation next Tuesday then it is a matter of waiting for ok's from insurance and my 10 day pre-surgery diet. It would be appropriate for me to call myself getting really nervous and I am scared to death of failure and that won't do at all. So.....I will see what everyone here has to say and hope I will get the support I so desperately need. :cursing:

Hi, my name is Tracy and today was my first consultation. I go back Wednesday to have a psych eval and meet with the nurse and dietician. We are hoping that all goes well and surgery will be in June. I am 29 and the mother of 2 beautiful little boys. They are the light of my life and the reason I am doing this. I want to be here for them. I look forward to getting this journey going.

Im really neverous about getting banded does anyone have any suggestions? My date is March 19th and I am excited yet neverous because I have never had surgery.

Hello my name is StephOnee, I am new to the site and I just wanted to say hi. I started seeking information on Lap-Band about a year ago, and I am finally about to start my journey. I have been on a weight loss roller coaster for about as long as I can remember. I had brief sucess with appitite suppresing pills, but as soon as I stoped using them I pit falled further than ever! I am pretty young and I know that being 20 years old and feeling like I'm 50 isn't the best way to go through life. I knew that I had a problem when I stoped enjoying life. I can't wait to start living life again..my new life will begin on April 6, 2009 [well hopefully we haven't exactly set the da…

I noticed a lot of info here on Kaiser's program but I still have a few questions. I am not banded and looking seriously into getting it done. I have asked my PCP about it like a year ago and he basically gave me the cold shoulder and told me there is nothing he can do and referred me to weight watchers. Been there done that, like a billion times. I constantly lose and gain back then same 15-30 pounds every year. I have had weight issues my whole life, along with everyone in my family. Should I ask him again and keep pushing the issue or request a new PCP?? Also, I am 5'5 and 216 lb so that puts me just over the 35 BMI mark so I don't know if Kaiser will even consi…

Well, my porcess is moving along kinda fast. I have been approved and got in writing from blue cross blue sheild through united airlines where my husband works, I have done the evals and now I'm meeting my surgon today...wow. So I don't know what he is going to ask me or what i need to ask him. I don't want to walk into the office and be suprised or anything, so hopefully you all will let me know your experiences. thanks I hope to have my sugery in january I'm around 320 now and want to be 160

Hi! My name is AnnMarie, I'm 25 yrs old, mother of a two yr old and live in PA. I have a consultation with a GI Nutritionist on Tuesday and was wondering if anyone could please tell me what to expect at this first visit. Thanks! --am

Hello. I am thinking of getting banded in the next 2 weeks. I am 42 and weigh 117kg. Read a lot about it and I'm going to see the doctor tomorrow. I've tried several diets that did not work and I'm worried this might not work too. Mixed feelings. Wael:unsure:

I got my surgery date today of April 1. Is anybody else being banded on April fools day? Let's stick together through this.

I am redbird and this is my first post. My LB surgery was on Jan 27 2009. My surgeon was Dr. Britt. I have lost a total of 13 pounds. My first fill is on 3-19-09.

I needd helpp againn this is really getting hard :cursing: so my hair is falling like crazy i dunno what to dooooo anymoreee i bought some calcium and magnesium pills today .. will that helpp plzz i need somee helppp any ideas or pills i can take anything

Hiya, I'm a new member. I am being banded on Monday, March 9th at 7:30 a.m. I was referred here by another member.

I am a hopeful 2009 bandster. I have my orientation on March 11 and my appointment with the surgeon on March 23. I am looking forward to being the best me I can be. I am happy with my life I just want to start participating more!!!! Best wishes of encouragement to all current and future bandsters, I don't believe its a matter of luck as much as it is determination.

I am just beginning on my lap-band journey, and I am very excited about it. I have struggled with my weight for years and never even heard of this procedure before stumbling across this webpage a couple of weeks ago. I have PCOS and have been looking for treatment for that. Lap-band was one of the overwhelming treatments I found for PCOS when doing my internet research. I had my seminar last week, and my first Dr appointment yesterday. I have to have a sleep evaluation (because I snore) and I have to go to 7 consecutive months of Dr-supervised weight-loss visits because that is what my insurance requires (BCBS of AL). How much weight can you lose during those 7 mont…