Tell Your Weight Loss Surgery Story

Have any recipes that us bandies would enjoy? Share with us your favorite recipe? Duckieduck

Hello everyone, This is my first post. I have been peeking at your site for months reading your posts. I'm scheduled for LB on 6/21. That's probably the first time I've said that outloud. My story is the familiar one. Yo-yo dieting, comfort eating, no time for me. I am truly hopeful that the LB will be a tool to overcome the many pitfalls and vicious cycle I have subjected myself to over the past 10 years. It's odd--I'm not scared, it's almost as if I can't believe it is true that I'm actually going to go through with this. What I have noticed the most while reading the posts these few months is that most everyone on this board who have/had weight issues are n…

Hello, I have been reading the posts on these boards with interest and have learned a lot of good/useful information. I have already met with a dietician at the BIDMC (Beth Israel) in Boston and submitted my application. I am waiting for one of the bariatric nurses to call me, and then they will get together as a group and decide if I am a good candidate. I contacted my health insurance carrier and I meet their criteria, so they should pay for the surgery (less my deductible of course! :biggrin1: ) I am hoping to have the surgery in October. It would be an ideal time for me to do it. I'm 290 pounds, 5'10", and looking forward to getting this weight off so I can.…

Hi all...I don't know where to begin...I am really anxious & excited all at once at the thought of getting this lap band done! I just turned 40 and am at might highest weight ever!! I'm 5'7" & weigh 277 ! I have 3 incredible kids 12, 10, & 3! Also, a very supportive husband! Weight happens, I can remember when I was thinner...and that was a long time ago..... way back then.....Now they are all full of energy, energy I once had! I miss out on alot of stuff cause i feel exhausted all the time. I am ready to try this to succeed! I need to become a much healthier, happier, better person again!

Hi, I'm Bridgette from Chesapeake, VA. I've been overweight all my life and really need to do something about my health! I suffer from PCOS, pre-diabetes, mild sleep apnea, and aches and pains that come from carrying around all of this extra weight. I went to WLSC in Newport News the other night for the informational seminar and was really impressed. I'm looking forward to getting to know you all and learning from you!

I will be banded on 7/11/07 and was wondering if anybody has had any bad problems? I co-worker has had it done and she has lost 60lbs since Middle of December and I only have 75lbs total to loose.

Hello! My name is Rene and I am in south Louisiana where the food is REALLY good!! (lol):hungry: I had my band surgery on tuesday, June 5th, 2007. (almost one week ago) I cannot believe how quickly I am pretty much back to normal (95%) I am still on liquids but will start soft in a few days. I am confident and scared all mixed into determinded. Does that make any sense? I LOVE:clap2: this forum. I was 231 one week before the surgery and am now 225. It is a good start!!! I was my biggest at 297 three years ago but over those three years slowly went down. I have been at this weight for a good 6 months to a year. I felt stuck. My thyroid does not work and my lifestyle…

Hi my name is Anna and I am new to this sight. I was banded on 5-23-07. I am still on soft foods but am introducing solids slowly. I am eating more than half a cup at a time (as recommended) however I am still very hungry. I am able to eat everything I have tried including chicken without getting sick. I have absolutely no restriction. Is this normal as I haven't had a fill. Will a fill help me do better and eat less.

Im 23 Yrs Old. Im Gonna Have The Procedure On 6/18 Currently I Am 262 And My Goal Is 150 Soo I Have A Long Way To Go, But I Am Optimistic About The Future And I Truly Believe That Without This Surgery My Weight Well Only Get Worse.

Good Afternoon. Not sure where to start…as this is my first post…but I wanted to say “Thank You”. You see…I found your forum just last week…as I was searching for info b/c I was feeling a little unsure and nervous my decision. After jumping through all the “hoops”…I received my insurance approval for Lap Band last week. My surgery date is not yet set…but I suspect it will be in mid August. After finally getting approval… an old thought came back into my mind…will I really have a chance to succeed w/ the Lap Band…or do I need to consider the RNY?? My concerns stems from the same experience many of you I suspect have had…yo-yo dieting success/failure...and the loss of…

Hi, I have been lurking around for a while and I finally have a date.:clap2::clap2: This Wednesday at 12:30. I am self pay so I was able to get in really quick. I am soooooo excited. I never thought I would say that about having surgery. My doctor is Dr. Brady with Southwest Bariatric Surgeons in Austin, TX. Tammy

Hello everyone -I am new to this site- have been around a few others though- they are all so helpful! I will be having my surgery on tuesday - at Cleveland Clinic. Today i am doing the colon cleanse- not very fun...so I am holed up in my bedroom trying to keep busy and running to the bathroom every few minutes or so...I look forward to meeting everyone here- and hopefully joining many of you on the losing side soon! Actually with the pre-op liquid diet I have lost around 10lb already...Anne

On my third week of 'mush' food. I was at 354 lbs when I walked in to qualify for surgery, lost 25 before surgery, and am now at 306. Goal is 200. Dr. Amir Moazzez and the folks at Inova Fair Oaks hospital did a wonderful job - no complications, overnight stay, and I feel great!

I would like to start a recipe Thread starting with Soft Diet Recipes. Does anyone have recipes they would like to share? Duckie Duck

I'm Kate and live in Prescott, AZ...40 years old with 6 gorgeous children and 1 grandchild. Banded June 2, 2007 in Mexicali Mexico by Dr. Aceves (a perfectly wonderful experience!). 283 lbs the day before surgery, as of this morning I am down to 265 lbs. Dr. Aceves likes his patients on Clear liquids for 10 days then full liquids for 3 weeks. So I am still with broth, Water, juice and Jello. I use Isopure clear Protein drinks (2 a day) and liquid Vitamins too. Not hungry which surprises me. Seem to be healing nicely, still dealing with some bloating though. I just walk, walk and keep walking Papaya Extract and Ginger also seem to be helping. This has been a life alteri…

Hi All. I was banded on 6-4-07 and an having a bit of a rough go of it but am still glad I did it. My start BMI was 45.5 and I have lost about 8 pounds. Still on all liquids and having a bit of trouble getting them down at times. I sure this will pass. Heather

I am 2 weeks post op and down 15lbs. Not to shabby so far. I went to Baylor of Plano. Dr. Nick. Nickleson. My experiance so far has been great. I have to wait 4 more weeks for my first fill. I am starting PT next week to get back in an excersize state of mind. I am really glad I found this site. I need all the help I can get.

Hello everyone this is my first time on this site, I have my appt with the dr. on Jan.9th, have lost the preop weight and had all the tests, upper gi, abdomen ultrasound, bloodwork, nutritionist, nurse physical,etc... I am having the lapband done with dr. Kevin Looser in Portsmouth, NH i'm really scared but have to lose 129lbs. Anyone else here at this point? can't wait till I get my surgery date. also had the phyc exam and classes. such a long time getting here.

Hi everyone! I've been tossing around the idea of WLS for quite a while now and I'm finally to the point that I'm ready to do it. I'm scheduled to attend a seminar with a surgeon on Wednesday. My new insurance kicks in on July 1st, so I can schedule anything until then, but I've only got a couple weeks to go. My name is Brandi, I'm 27 and I live in Baltimore. I've been married for a little under 2 years. One of my biggest motivators for doing this is so that I can have a baby in a few years. I'm pretty new to all of this, but I have done quite a bit of research. Forgive me if I ask too many questions.I look forward to meeting all of you!

Hello all! This is my first post here on LBT I just want to say howdy and that I just started my process. My insurance has a 6 month diet/red tape time before they will give me the OK for the procedure. I am in month 2 with that. I hope to learn a whole bunch and get some support here. Craig

help i need a dr. i can afford i am lookin to go to mexico but i need a dr. who knows what they are doin so if anyone knows please let me know because i am ready for a new me:help:

Hi, I have been doing some research about gettinging banded and I am going to attend an information session this week to find out more info. Can anyone tell me what has been the hardest part so far? My worries are that I am so attached to food, that just not being able to eat alot and not eat certain foods is going to be depressing, but I guess that is what has gotten me to this point and being overweight. I think that I have a good idea of what to expect, but hearing from people who have gone through this themselves is more helpful than reading about it. Also, how much weight should I expect to lose? I know it is not going to be easy, losing weight never is, but I just…

:clap2:hi all! I just want to say thanks for all the help in deciding to have the lap band. any advice before I go under the knife?

Hi All, I've been introduced to this site by some lovely girls I met in Bewely's Hotel in Sandyford on Sat. 9th June. You know who you are.:girl_hug: Its lovely to meet so many people from Dublin who have had or are in the process of having the op done. I had my op done on Jan 03.07 and have lost 3st to date. I was banded by Dr Jerome in ACS and have had no problems with the band and no regrets about having it done. Any questions you want to ask me go ahead, even the ones that you think are a bit out there.:target:

I am planning on getting the Lap Band ((HOPEFULLY)) in December. I just found out that my insurance requires 6 months of physician monitored documentation of a weight loss plan before even considering to pay. UGH! :faint:Had I known that 6 months ago, I would be planning my surgery now or may have even had it. BUT....there may be a reason that the Lord has for me to wait...He always does. I'm very overweight for my height and the Gastric bypass is just not for me - it scares me to death but this is the perfect tool for me. I can't wait until I have my surgery - I have 6 months to prepare my body for my new lifestyle. I plan on starting ((SLOWLY)) to exercise and I…

Hello everyone - I am having my surgery this summer. I am very scared and nervous and am concerned that I won't be able to do it after the surgery. I heard it is very hard to "not eat", especially when you have the smell of food around you. I am also concerned that I chose the right doctor for this - did anyone in R.I. have the band done by Dr. Dean Roye? It seems that everyone I talk to had it done by another doctor in R.I. who also does it. Also, how long was your hospital stay and how long were you out of work? I would appreciate any feedback on this subject. Thanks. Sweetpea51

Hi! Got banded on May 22. I lost 10 lbs the first week while on liquids. The next week I started on some soft food and started gaining back some weight. Is this normal? I am a little disappointed.

My surgery date is June 20th. My Doctor has me on a diet for two weeks. I get 4 slim fast for 4 days and after 4 days I get to sup one for a salad. I can have all the sugar free jello and drinks that I want. Today was the first day and it was ruff. I hope I can keep up. :help: I'm very nervous, excited. It has been a struggle to get this far with insurance etc. But I'm doing it, with or without the support of my husband. He is on the boat one minute and off the next.

Hey guys, So I went and saw the surgeon yesterday. My Mum was with me, which made me feel a bit better about going. Anyway, he's a really nice guy, young too, which made me feel more comfortable as well. I asked my questions, like how long a stay in hospital and how long off work and stuff, which he answered. He said he wouldn't lie to me, that every surgery has risks that I need to be aware of, but he hasn't lost anyone yet, and it won't be a young person if it did happen. (I'm 23). He gave me a little book which had all the information about the diet and stuff after I have surgery. AND.... He gave me my date! I'm getting banded on the 4th July!!! I know, all you a…

I was banded at Stanford University Medical Center on 3/19/07. I was severely depressed for about a week after. I was on liquids for several weeks and hungry. I lost 28 pounds. I know I have gained from that amount now. I have had one adjustment, but it didn't seem to make a lot of difference. I am having trouble in the evenings (and some serious family issues, which are not helping), but today, I am determined to start over--no more sugar-lots more protein. Does anyone have any advice?:help:

Hi everyone, I have to say thanks for all the great posts I know I will be here alot after banding (June 27) . Could someone be bothered telling me how to put the cool ticker factory thing on my posts. I went to the site and made it but how do you get it here?? Sorry, I am such a dummy with computers.:girl_hug: Anyway I am scared and hopeful and trying not to stuff my face and put on more weight before surgery!!!! Thanks again

Hi, I have not been banded yet but in the process of getting all of my appointments together to get the ball rolling. I am looking to get some honest information and real life experiences from those that have already been banded. Any advice you can give would be great! :girl_hug:

Hi All, I've been introduced to this site by some lovely girls I met in Bewely's Hotel in Sandyford on Sat. 9th June. You know who you are.:girl_hug: Its lovely to meet so many people from Dublin who have had or are in the process of having the op done. I had my op done on Jan 03.07 and have lost 3st to date. I was banded by Dr Jerome in ACS and have had no problems with the band and no regrets about having it done. Any questions you want to ask me go ahead, even the ones that you think are a bit out there.:target:

Hi everyone, I have posted on a couple of threads here and there, but I am pretty new to this. I am going to be banded on 2/15 in Mexico by Dr. Ortiz. Obviouosly I am self pay. I am doing the Atkins diet for a pre-op diet. Probably sounds great to those on liquid diets, but trust me, it's a drag too. If I see another piece of bacon I am going to barf....but I have lost 5lbs since Saturday. I have a BMI of 37. My goal is to lose 88lbs. The doctor's office called today to confirm I was doing a pre-op diet. I guess it was that call that made it real. I am so excited I wish it was tomorrow. At first I was concerned about being "put under" and then I realized the…

I'm sure that I am not the only one who has encountered those among their family and friends who tell you not to have surgery for weightloss. I understand their statement and care, but I would like to articulate why I believe I need to try something else. I'm now over 300 lbs in my middle-aged exsitence. I have tried several diets, but usually fall off the wagon due to a birthday, holiday, travel, etc. Does anyone out there have any good words that can help the thin ones understand why I am considering the the lap-band as a tool to help me?:help:

I had lap band surgery in early February and have lost 25 pounds to date. The weight loss has been slow, however, the last two times I went in for a band adjustment, I have become very sick to my stomach. This last time I have noticed I am having a hard time keeping down liquids, as solids is not a option right now. I have also been experienceing when sleeping waking up coughing, which leads to throwing up. If I have them take out the saline they just put in, it appears my weight loss has come to a end. I'm now second guessing this procedure, and am ready to give up - has anyone else has any similiar experience - please advise.

Hi, I'm Deanna, aka noodlenoggin. I was banded June 20, 2005 in Tijuana, Mexico. I am very pleased with the surgery and post surgery results. I weighed 283 with a BMI of 51 at surgery. Today, June 27, I weigh 271.5. I am thrilled! The surgery seems to be just the thing for me. I'm still on the liquid diet and quickly becoming bored with it. But I can last a few more days!

Lots More Women Then Men Get Banded Or So It Seems Or Is It Women Are More Likely To Talk About It . Are There Any Other Males Out There

Hey all! I just wanted to drop in and say hi. I'm a new kid to all this and I love the fact that you guys have so much information to share from experiences and everything else! Hmmm....about me. Well, I'm 27 years old and live in Ashburn, Virginia. I've been working midnights as a dispatcher for many years but am switching to day shift soon! I'm to be banded on June 26, 2007 at Reston Hospital Center in Virginia by Dr. Eric Pinnar through www.advancedweightlosssolutions. (sorry if I'm not supposed to be giving that info out...some sites seem to be favoring only one doctor. I personally don't care who had which doctor...as long as it worked for their situation.…

<p>Hi everyone....I am new here and tis has all been so fast for me. I went to my internal specialist back in October and found out after he reccommended lapband that my ins. didn't cover it. So I gave up and just thiss month decided to be self pay. I went to see my internal doctor yesterday and he was more excited than I was that I was going to get lap banded. I went to consult with Dr. Spivak last night and he said he wanted to know what stage my sarcoidosis was before he performed surery and I would have to be done at the hospital because of my intubation dificulty but he would do it soon as I wanted. I go see my pulmonary doctor in the morning and hope he says g…

hello i was banded on march 22-07 a so far have lost a total of 9lbs. I am getting to the point where im thinking this is not working for me . I have had 3 feels and still no restiction some one help please . Yes i am walkin also. Couldnt for a while had a bad knee but went to dr and got a shot and helped so i am back at it . need some help please

Just got the call. I am approved for sure. Date is Wed., 6/13............ OMG-no one dies from this, right? I am sooo nervous................

Hey Im a newbie to this forum and I just have a question... I had a beautiful baby girl 8 months ago and I havent been able to take the weight off no matter what I do. I've always eaten healthy and I have 36 extra pounds to lose after pregnancy. I was a bit overweight before but I was happy with my weight. I was hoping that it didnt come down to any type of surgery but Im convinced that the pregnancy weight is not coming off. I've also had Postpartum Constipationthat I know for sure had to do with me not losing the weight. Im just wondering im 5'0 and I weigh 170 pounds. Will the lap band system still work for me??

LOOKING FOR GOOD DR'S IN THE KANSAS AREA. reALIZING THAT I CAN NOT LOOSE THE WEIGHT ON MY OWN. CALLED TALL GRASS TODAY TO REQUEST MORE INFORMATION.:help:

I want to thank everyone on this site, I have learned so much, I really appreciate everyones' thoughts and opinions. I have a couple of friends who have been banded, everything seems well for them. I am self pay, so I am really considering Mexico. Dr. Ortiz, Rhumbaut, Haucuz, rodregius all seem like fine Doctors. I am leaning towards Dr. Joya, because I really liked his shedule.You fly into Puerto Vallerta, they pick you up at the airport, they do all of your pre op tests that day and surgery follows, so you sleep that night, goto the hotel the next day and return home the following day. Leave on a Friday and return home on a Sunday. More about me, I'm a 33 year old…

Hello all, I have everything finally lined up. I have been overweight for most of my life and after having 5 kids my metabolism is extremely resistant. I used to be able to lose weight and keep it off for a little bit, but now am unable to lose hardly any weight. I have decided to go for it. My husband and I won't be having any more children and I would like to be healthy enough to enjoy my kids and doing activities with them while they are still young! We love to do so many different things and it's so hard for me to do them that I just end up watching instead of helping them and enjoying it with them. (Their ages range from 12 to 10 months) Oh, and I also want to…

Greetings, I have begun my journey to surgery. I have been approved by my insurance -- gone to some of the necessary appointments - will have some testing done next week. I don't know when I will be scheduled for surgery but it will be happening. I found this website just by chance -- and I want to thank each of you for the valuable information. I know I will be asking questions as I go along and feel comfort in knowing I will get the best answers from each of you. All the best, Anni

I have been told that you stay in the hospital 24 hours or less. How long did was the stay?

I had my Surgery almost 6 weeks ago. And since then I been doing great. My questition is why do so many people on here right after surgery run to get a fill. I thought the purpose of the band was so that we now have a tool that we can use to help us control our food intake. I figure that would take at least about 2-3 months to do. But it seems like a lot of people get fills less than that time after surgery. I feel like you have'nt had enough time to know if you can do on your own or not. Does any else agree:confused:

I am tentatively scheduled for surgery on 6/13 (still waiting for authorization). I will be staying overnight in the hospital after surgery. How will I feel on Thursday? Only reason I ask is my 4 year old is graduating pre-k on Thursday and is it totally unreasonable to think I will attend? I am assuming I will not be going, but I'd figure I'd ask those who have been through it........................How do you feel and how soon afterwards do y ou feel ok?