Kristi Twisti

Congrats on getting your date! I'll be banded on the 24th as well! I start my diet on Wednesday! Good Luck with everything!! :Dancing_wub:

Thanks Oceangirl6! Hey stratcat! I sent you a message!

Hi Stratcat! Congrats on getting your Lap-Band. I loved what you commented to chocolettebelle. That was very honest and super positive. I am going the self pay route as well so am going through quicky also. I get banded on the 24th and am very much looking forward to it. Good luck with staying positive and staying full on a small amount!! :welldone2:

Hi Blu! Congrats on your current weight loss! :scales: One of my goals is also not having to ask for a seat belt extender. I always fly Southwest and they are nice about sneaking it to me but still! I also hope to take up horseback riding which I haven't done since I was little. There are so many things that will change with weight loss and I'm really excited to be getting there! Good Luck to you with your weight loss!! :waytogo:

Thanks much! Looks like you've done amazing! I hope to be in the same boat in a year! :thumbup:

I'm Kristi and I'm scheduled for surgery on March 24th with Dr. Grossbard in Zephyrhills, FL. I start my 2 week pre-op diet in 4 days. I found these forums a few days ago and just love how supportive everyone is. Good Luck to all! :welldoneclap:

I have surgery scheduled with Dr. Grossbard on 03/24 and I'm so excited. He certainly was a quick talker during my consult but he really knew his stuff. I feel comfortable with him and love his staff. I loved seeing all the nurse's Lap-Band before and after photos throughout the office too. I am doing the self pay option after 2 years of failed attempts with getting my insurance approved. I am doing the $8999 special but fills are not included. I start my liquid diet of water and Chike shakes on 03/09!

Hi Fefe!! I'm brand new too! I hope you get approval soon. The waiting can be so nerve wracking. I've been trying to get this done for a few years now and now that things are coming together, I find it very exciting! Good Luck to you!! :clap:

(Beautiful wedding pic SLM2007!!!) I know when I was going to various surgeon's seminars one of the main tips they gave was that 96% of those that lose weight on their own will have regained it and many add more weight on. I think the people they studied were re-checked after 3 -5 years and only 4% had maintained the weight loss. I know to me, that hit home and really helped to concrete my decision. Maybe this *fun fact* will be something you can bring up when someone tells you to just lose the weight on your own.