Jonna

Congrats to you!! I was scheduled to have surgery May 27th, however I got a call yesterday that my insurance company has denied it. I'm fighting with them now, but what a horrible call to get 1-week out from surgery!

I'm on day 2 of my liquid diet, my surgery is May 27th. I only had to do it for 10 days, so I'm feeling for you!! I actually got some cream of Chicken Soup in Hand from Campbell's which only has 150 calories. Although it only has 3g of protein, I saved some calories for my dinner so that I could do this soup last night. It really filled me up and I had one today for lunch, so I'll just do a shake tonight. Wish you lots of luck!!

I was told not to drink caffeine for the same reason NJgirl said. I can also tell you from past experience when I would do like a carb diet, if I didn't drink the caffeine I would see more weight loss, but if I did for some reason I wouldn't lose that week. I don't know if that really had anything to do with it, but I started my liquid diet yesterday and do not plan on having caffeine. Best of luck!

If you just click on one of our tickers, it will take you to the site to make your own ticker. Then you will just copy and paste your ticker on your "signature" line under your profile. If you have problems, let us know and we will help!! Good luck with everything!

Welcome!! I will be banded on May 27th, although I really can't wait I'm starting to feel a little scared! Best of luck to you all!

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Congrats to you NJ!!!! Please let me know how you make out!! I'll be thinking and praying for a wonderful outcome!!

Had my endoscopy this morning, everything went well, also started my liquid diet today! My throat is very sore now, but I know it will pass in a couple of days. The doctor said see you on your BIG day!! I can't wait, come on May 27th!!

Just copy and paste www.questproteinbar.com/sample/index.asp

Sorry you guys, must not have copied the entire address, this should work for ya. www.questproteinbar.com/sample/index.asp

Glad to know someone has tried them, makes me more comfortable to try LOL

Rachel, Just go to that website and it walks you right through it. It was very simple.

Best of luck to you!! Keep us posted on your progress! I start my liquid diet tomorrow, then my surgery is on the 27th.

Hey there, Great to hear someone else used Dr. Brebia, he seems like a great doctor. I'm getting really excited to have my surgery on the 27th. We'll have to keep up with each other! Take care!

I know how you felt, I was very nervous about telling my husband. I was afraid he would say "do it like everyone else does". But he has been so supportive and comes home just about everyday with new information from others who know people who have had it done. I told him that the main reason I was having it done was for myself, but a lot of it is for us!! I really feel it will help grow our relationship stronger if I were more confident in myself. My husband isn't thin, but far from being heavy and I think to myself sometimes why does he want to be with a fat person like me. He's told me before, he didn't care if I weighed 500lbs that he would still be with me because he loves ME. He's not a very affectionate person, as I am but I truly feel this will help all the way around.

Thanks everyone!! Looks like you've all done really well, I just hope I will as well!! Best of luck to you all!

Went to my last surgeon appointment and finally got my surgery date..................May 27th will begin my new life and boy am I ready!! I very excited, but nervous all the same.

Best of luck to you!! We'll have to keep each other posted of our progress and challenges.

I have Coventry of Delaware! I can tell you that they don't cover the Lapband, however I was able to get in under a loop hole. I work in Maryland and in July 2009, Maryland past a law that all Insurance companies MUST cover the Lapband surgery. Even though I live in Delaware, my insurance is covering it because I work in Maryland and the policy was signed in Maryland. You may want to just call your insurance commissioner in MO and ask if this is true there. Best of luck to you!!

That's awesome!! You should be down almost a dress size now LOL!! Just remember, if you lose it to fast its going to be tough to keep toned and you'll end up with the saggy skin. I should have my surgery sometime toward the end of the month, I hope! Just be a little patient and trust in yourself, family and friends for support!! Best of luck and keep up the good work!

Yup, I had to do a stress test. However, I didn't have to do the treadmill because I have a bad knee. They have to get your heart up to a certain number of beats per minute and make sure all the muscles around the heart work properly. This tells them if there are any possible blockages. Nothing to be concerned with! I'm sure everything will be just fine. Your EKG was probably off because you were getting irritated at the doctor LOL! Good luck to you!

I'm so sorry so many people do not have support from loved ones, when this is one of the biggest decisions you can ever make for yourself. Yes, this is for yourself and NO ONE else!! I have been fortunate and have support from everyone I've told or maybe their just being nice. Whatever the case, I could care less what they think because I'm doing this for me, myself and I!!! Please don't let anyone tell you what is right for you, you are the only one that knows that. Trust in God with your decision and no one else!! Take care and best of luck to everyone!!

Phew, it would be a bad day if my husband was to do that! I have to say, my husband could care less if I cook or not. He always tells me, he can always find something to eat. He is super good about that and will eat anything I make except Kidney beans, he really doesn't like them at all and I love them.