libbyb

I am being banded on the 29th also. Do you relize this time next week we will be on our journey. I have the same fear as you what if this doesnt work....ugg. I am 51 yrs old Mom of 3 grown boys and have been over wt, for 30 yrs. Im ready to be thin and buy clothes that the size does not start with a 2 or an X. :} We will do this together Chela.

Good Luck and lets keep in touch!!!!!!

My Dr did not even put me on a Per op diet. So I think you will be fine.

This is why a very chosen few know I'm having lap band done. To many people think they know what is best for you. You have done your homework and you know what is right for you. Hang in there and good luck.

Just out of curiosity... How many people here have lost over 100 lbs with the band? A few people at my work are trying to turn me away from the band and toward gastric bypass stating that seeing as I am looking to lose MORE than 100 lbs, I need to go with gastric because lap band is "only for people looking to lose less than 100 lbs". How true is this? Is this just farfetched information?

How many people here have lost more than 100 lbs? I just want to see, thats all. I don't want to go through surgery just to lose 60-80 lbs because that is not enough an not anywhere near my target.

Thanks in advance!

HI! I have my Pre-Opt app. on May 31 and the nurse said that my surgery will be with in 30 days. I can't wait with all the classes and Drs appointments this has been a long 9-10 months. Bring on the surgery!!!!!!