Lynster54

If i may ask, have you had any cosmetic surgery? Are CONGRATS!! you deserve it.

I had my surgery on 2/11/09. As of this morning, I've lost 157 pounds. I started at 300 pounds and this morning I weighed in at 143. I am 5'7". My surgeons office told me I hold their current record for most weight loss with their lap band patients. My BMI that started at like 46 to 48 is now 22.4, which is in the normal range btw. I used to wear a size 26W/28W or 3x/4x. I just bought a pair of extra small scrubs pants and a small shirt. I also just bought a pair of size 6 jeans. NEVER IN MY LIFE WOULD I HAVE THOUGHT I COULD HAVE ACCOMPLISHED THIS! YOU CAN DO THIS TOO! IF I CAN.... ANYONE CAN! This tool has been a miracle for me. I love my life.... although it's been a crazy two years. You really learn who your true friends are. I am a different person..... inside and out.

Please make sure you ask your pharmacist about halfing or crushing meds. Some can not be at all. If you have a Dr already the best thing to do is talk to him. I have my surgery April 2th and the meds that was given to me are small enough that it wont do anything. My surgeon told me if i could to see if the meds could be bought in chewable or liquid form.

I understand about pain relievers. Are there any other pills a banded patient should avoid. I am asthmatic and was given a prs for steroids today. I would only need the steriods for 6 days if i take them. I have opted for an inhaler. Are steroids ok for banded patients. Is the only concern pain killers what about arthritic meds such as anti inflammatory. I am not a big pill person but I an concerned. I am scheduled for next week and I bought a pill crusher, the one used by pharmacist, for any pills I may need after being banded. Any input will help. I am sure I will have a few questions this weekend before my surgery on Wednesday. Thanks

Hi Tammy.. it took me about 6 months, from seeing the nut dr,diet dr,stress thyillium,blood work, medical clearence, now Im on a liquid diet since april 2nd until surgery date. (april 12th) Hasnt been to bad,the Protein Shakes pretty much fill me up. Dont give up, youll get there. It just seems like it takes forever.If you would,Add me to your friend list,id like to keep intouch with you.

On pre-op diet now since April 1st until surgery date. 2 Protein Drinks a day, cream Soups, sugar free pudding, Jello, fruit chillers. its not to bad, the Protein keeps you from getting hungry. Bad thing,ill be on a post-op diet also..lol

Hey, I thought I'd put a list together with everyone's name, date of pre-diet start and date of surgery, so we can keep those people in mind on their special day. Here's who has shared their informaiton to date:

If anyone wants to add their name to the list, just post in this thread, and I'll be glad to keep the list updated (every day or so)

Brenda, pre-op diet March 26, surgery April 4 (our first surgery of the month - how are you doing, Brenda?)

Woodslass, pre-op diet March 21, surgery April 5 (Yay for Woodslass!)

Spot, pre-op diet March 22, surgery April 6 (it's your turn tomorrow, Spot. Good luck!)

Carerjem, surgery April 6 (Best of luck to Carerjem as well!)

EastEndMTBr, pre-op diet March 30, surgery April 6 (Wow, three surgeries tomorrow - you know that 3 is a VERY lucky number, right?

kkf1979, pre-op diet March 24, surgery April 7

Lukesdiesel, surgery April 11

Bandit!, surgery April 13

emptyNest, pre-op diet March 30, surgery April 14

Mmichelle, pre-op diet April 1, surgery April 15

MissMelo, surgery April 18

KaylaTX, pre-op diet March 24, surgery April 18

TerriF, surgery April 20

Musarion, surgery April 21

Peaches78, pre-op diet April 5, surgery April 26

JoanneD, pre-op diet March 30, surgery April 26

Jessica, pre-op diet April 15, surgery April 29

mgottbeg, surgery end of April

Lynster54,pre op diet April 1st, surgery April 12th

Be sure to check regularly, so you can cheer on your fellow Bandsters on the first day of the rest of their life!

This surgery is an out patient procedure.. no over night stay.

Hi, I received a letter from Aetna approving me for surgery, but they did not approve any hospital stays. My Dr. is appealing this. Just wanted to know have anyone experience this, and what was the out come? Help looking for some answer...I so want this surgery

Check with your pharmacy,some medications can not be crushed or split..i just went through this last night at my pharmacy.

I haven't gotten my surgery date yet but it's looking like the end of May or beginning of June. However, I take a LOT of medication. By a lot I mean 11 different pills at night and 6 in the morning and that's not including the Vitamins. Some of the pills that I take are rather large. How is this going to work when I get banded? Am I going to have to crush all of them? Just the larger pills? Maybe just use my pill splitter on the large pills? What size pills will fit? Will I just have to crush/split them temporarily?

Anyone out there take a large amount of medication too and have any advice?

Lap Band surgery scheduled for April 12th. Looking forward to a new beginning!!! Good Luck to all new bandsters

Mine is scheduled for April 12th. Ive had surgery before so Im not that worried. But youll be fine . How did you get that ticker on your page, If I might ask..lol

Scheduled for April 4th, on the pre op diet and a little hungry. Nervous as hell.

Im very excited to! Mine is scheduled for April 12th.

Any one haveing their lap band done in April??? lets be bandster buddys through our jurney im so excieted