Quilter at Heart

Hello Manda - I'm very anxious tonight as I have my consultation in the morning! 8 am and I have a 2 hr drive +\- depending on school bus routes! Wish me luck! God bless! Jaleena

Hi Sandy! You will find great support on here as they all seem to be such nice people! I haven't had surgery yay but I have my first visit/informative talk tomorrow at 8 am! I can't wait! God bless! Jaleena

Hi, How long ago did you start the process? Do they explain both the by pass and the lapband at the seminar? I have several friends who think that the bypass would be the best - I was thinking the lapband and now I just don't know which!! What made you decide? Look forward to hearing from you! God bless, Jaleena

After reading all of the posts about everyone getting ready for surgery, I can't help but ask - What do you drink during the time you are shrinking your liver? I've seen carnation instant breakfast, diet soda, chicken broth, etc. But to be honest with you, I've looked through my cabinets and tried to come up with different options and my mind isn't coming up with much! And do you feel like you are starving? How on earth do you feel full during this time?

Hey there, Don't let others make you feel bad about doing something for you. I understand the guilt from others but have decided that it's my body. I watched my mother hurt every time she took a step or got up and down - for so many years. I know that she would have enjoyed life so much more if she just would have felt better. So, because of her love for me, I know she would want me to be without pain. I lost her when she was only 58 - your age exactly - so young!! Now here I am staring 50 right in the face (next month) and I don't want to die like she did - in constant pain. My doctor feels that losing the weight (291) would give me the jump start to helping me feel like moving again. I have my initial appointment in a little more than a week. I hope everything goes smooth. If you need any encouragement, just give me a post and we will chat some more. God has blessed me with this life - it's my responsibility to make the best of it!! Blessings, Jaleena in NC

I am right outside of Jacksonville - close to the coast! Have you had the surgery already?

No waiting list here - I called about the program and got an appointment two weeks out! I thought that was pretty quick. I'm not sure what order things will come in after that but I hope things move quickly. I have ordered a few protein product samples to sample so I can have some variety when I do the liquids for two weeks prior to surgery. Are you planning ahead yet? God bless, Jaleena in NC

Happy New Year!! Was just wondering if anyone is from NC? I have read several posts and have seen lost of places represented but nothing from NC. I'm just trying to find a doctor in my area that does the lap band procedure. I have an appointment scheduled for the information seminar with one suregery center in Greenville, but am curious if there are others? God bless!

Congratulations!! What a way to start a new year!! I'm not even scheduled for the information day until the 13th but reading everyone's post has me so excited!! I have tried so many things and I really hope and pray that this will be the answer to helping me find the thinner person I was. Weight has been something to hide behind for so many years - not quilte sure at this age, what I will do with a new me, but if it makes my time longer to spend with my husband and family - then it will have been worth it all!! Good luck and best wishes for the best year in 2011 God bless, Jaleena

Sounds like you have a great attitude!! Congratulations on your success so far!! Did you have many health problems that led you to the decision to be banded? Had you tried many other weight loss programs? I have an appointment for the seminar part in the next 2 weeks. I sure hope this is going to work out for me!! Happy New Year! God bless, Jaleena