Starrz

Off insulin completely... Was a type II diabetic... didnt claim and still dont! HA1c 6.8

What a difference a year makes... I didnt like exercise n the beginning, but oh how I love it now... Still not crazy about getting out of bed, but I do it faithfully... exercise is key...need a breakthorugh though, been in a 172 rut for months!!!!!! ad odnt know why... trying something nes though for the next thirty days... wan to lose 2 more pounds... I claim it! by April 23rd... 150!

Hi March 2011 Bandsters...

We are coming up to our 1 year anniversary! I hope all are doing well. I have done major things in this year including a full TT this past December. My image has changed drastically and all for the better! Check in sometimes....

@sun1970 king, I hope all went well. Check in sonmetime and let me know...

@cassieme1... so sorry to hear... I am in Georgia, policy holder is in New York though.... I hope things are working out for you!

Just wanted to check in with my fellow bandsters... How is it going for you? I am losng weight, slowly but losing. I have lost about 34 pounds. I exercise 6-7 times a week. I have not been able to master the eating as timely as we are supposed too, but when I do eat I only eat the right foods. Snacking is very rare. I don't regret this band, and I am glad I did it. I have had two fills... I have 6 1/2 cc in a 14 band. Both of my fills hurt, but it only lasted seconds....What about you?

How much weight ave you lost?

What is your band and how much do you have in it?

Do you exercise? How much?

Do you eat properly? 3-5 time a day?

What kind of foods do you eat?

Any regrets?

Looking forward to your responses! :success1:

UPDATE:

Surgery well. progressing nicely.

mine hurt... i didn't look at the needle. no numbing done. i will be going back for my next, as it was literally all of a few seconds. you can do this and it is worth it. good luck to you!

I do the eliptcal first thing in the morning right out of bed (first athroom then weigh). I do 30 minutes, a little heav bag punching an or some bow flex excises... total about 45 minutes . I do take my Vitamins frst and have Water with me. I usually don't and really don't feel like Breakfast until much later, but I drink a Protein Shake usually for breakfast, oatmeal has been the only other substitute. I don't like the execise at all but its the only way! Good Luck!

I to am insulin dependent on an insulin pump. You need to monitor your glucose level closely. Be sure to follow doctors orders, but most likely you will need to decrease your insulin intake because you are not getting the same amount of carbs as you would regularly. Best of luck as I am happy to report 16 days post, my insulin intake is about half of what it was.... hoping to get off real soon.

Weighing yourself in the AM is best... but not more than once a week. I wish I could follow my own advice though. It is very satisfying to see the scale go down and depressing to see it go up daily. Look at the biggest loser, they go hard 5-6 hours a day and sometimes only lose 2-3 pounds a week. Don't be hard on yourself and start measuring your inches... Best of luck, BTW i m only 11 days post...

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Hope all March banders are well. I was banded on the 9th an each day has gotten progressively better with today having no pain, no gas, no meds. I was able to sleep some on my belly through the night and it felt marvelous! When is everyone going to start exercising. What has your doctor said? Yesterday i was so hungry was mad, but then I realized I was not getting enough of the liquids I was taking in. So I have been trying to get in enough. I am doing Protein Shakes started with one a day but my doc says I should have 3.. Up to on and a half. Take care all and let's gt this weight behind us.

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I've been on insulin since 2008, I am a type ii diabetic started on the pump in August 2010. The night before surgery turned my pump off after my shower and I have not had it on since and I am proud to say I am 3 days post op. I am very confused about what is going on, but I know I do not need the pump giving me insulin when my readings have not been above 125 even post meals. I know right now I am not eating and I will monitor closley as I ad more food and carbs to my diet, but this is a great feeling. I too love the pump, but if I can be pump and insulin free for life I'd love that even more! Funny thing is that I am not one hundred percent I will not go back on insulin in that I refiled my prescription yesterday. My HgA1C has been pretty good, last reading 6.2 from a 13 when I was diagnosised. Good luck to all!

Hope so, I'm eating banded that day too. I am afraid I won't lose weight.... so stressful and I am hungry, lol

We share the same birthday... that is band day, lol.... see ya on the weight loss side

Dr. Duncan is my surgeon. I have not had the surgery yet... in 4 days, but our first meet I am totally sure he will be awesome! His bedside manner (ha Ha) consult was so people friendly and he is knowledeable and does not seem presumptious but he is confident. I like that! Will review more after the surgery!

I met Dr, Duncan today... Awesome! He was totally down to earth, personable and knowledgeable. I am very excited about the surgery next week.

I am with Real Results and have had nothing but a great experience. One snafu, but it was quickly rectified. My first visit on Jan 13 and my surgery date March 9. They made sure my insurance had everything and I was approved in less than 24 hours! They called me and told me before the insurance company. I have my pre op tomorrow with Dr. Duncan, so I will share more tomorrow.

My doctor prescribes thin liquids day 1-15, Full liquids day 15-30, soft (mushy) diet days 30+....

Ok, so I'm only 5 days on the pre-op diet but I think I've figured out how to curb night snacking... Go to bed earlier. It mugh seem crazy but I tend to snack at night, watching tv, working on the computer..doing non essential stuff and just staying awake because. So I've still had the urge to snack but, I just go to bed. This new routine allows me to wake up and exercise because I've gotten my 8 hours and I feel refreshed enough to workout. Also by this time I am hungry and I've always been a person that skips Breakfast. So I am ready for my Protein Shake and I get my breakfast in.... wow, just a little change in my normal routine has so many benefits... no snacking after nine, because I go to bed. Wake up and exercise. Eat breakfast. Find the little things you can do to make changes if you eat emotionally, or just because. It is a breakthrough for me, so I thought I' share.... 8:30-9 PM is my new bed time.

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Your lap band surgeon is in the business of making money on the surgery, not the prelims... If they say they will get you approved, be reassured it will be done. You did your part the way you were supposed too... good luck and stay on them to correct it.

Congrats!

Hi 2sweet

Unfortunately insurances are strict... Sad to say get your BMI back up to 40. If it is 39, it should not bee too much eight to gain. Kaiser of GA (at least mine) does not even pay for the surgery. Keep your head up and keep at it.

I started the process January 13, 2011 and I have a surgery date of March 9, 2011. Empire BCBS approved me in less than 24 hours and I got a phone call frm them 5 minutes after my doctors office called and told me I had been approved. No unreasonable request... psych clearance, letter of medical necessity, bmi 35 with a comorbidity or 40 without, 1 nutritional consult, labs EKG...that's it 5 things! Very impressed, simply because because insurance can be a nightmare. Get a good doctor, make friendly with the office staff, smile a lot and tell them thank you, it goes a long, long way!

sshhh Empire BCBS is the bomb!:Banane33: my happy dance. Good Luck to all.

I am March 9, 2011. Starting my pre-op on the March 2.

Seminar none

Consultation 1/13/2011

Psy ch Eval 1/22/11

Nutritionist 01/24/11

EKG/stress test/PFT 01/24/2011

Chest X-Ray 1/25/11

Letter of Medical Necessity 02/08/11

EGD 02/09/2011

Medical clearance 02/16/2011

Paperwork submitted to insurance comp. 2/17/2011

Insurance BCBS Empire

Insurance Approved 2/18/2011 (less than 24 hours)

Surgery 03/09/2011

Starting Weight: 216 Goal Weight: 150lb