Trish Allen

Jess55, Why is your way the "right way" and my way not? Negative comments like this are not needed. Everyone has to travel their own journey. What works for me might not work for you, but that doesn't mean my way is right and your's is not. The band is a TOOL just like a gym membership or a treadmill. It doesn't work if you don't work it. Try to be more sensitive to other's when you comment.

No insurance coverage. $150.00 each visit or $500/year.

I had Lap Band surgery almost a year ago (8/4/2011). Down 85# and couldn't be happier about my progress. Dr. McDowell of Baptist Metabolic Surgery Center is the best surgeon, ally, cheerleader I have ever had the pleasure to meet. Every time I go see him he is so positive and uplifting. Never a cross word or a discouraging glance. If you are considering Weight loss surgery in Nashville or surrounding area, check them out. They are all amazing! Thanks Dr. McDowell and all the staff at BMSC. I couldn't do this without you!

10 bags of sugar gone from me

I had a medical NSV this week. A1C went from 7.4 in June (Pre-surgery) to 5.8 in October. According to my lab report 5.7 and lower is normal. Good bye Diabetes.

If you really want to cook them in the microwave, Ziploc has a steam bag that you can cook them in. Put them in the bag with whatever seasonings you want, pop them in the microwave and follow the directions on the bag for cooking. Nothing easier than throwing away the bag once it's cooked.

NSV's are the greatest.......Keep up the good work!

I have experienced the same as you. Since my lap band surgery I have not had to take the prilosec. It's wonderful. I also have stopped taking 1 of my diabetes meds and the 2nd med is almost gone. Wish I had done this a long time ago.

I had my surgery 8/4/2011 and am down 46#. Best thing I ever did. If you look at the band as a tool (like a gym membership) you will be successful. It's still totally up to you to do the work. The band just makes it easier. I wish I had done this years ago. Good luck and let us know how you are doing.

Mkae sure whomever you pick is a part of a Center of Excellence.

Woo-Hoo! C'mon. Keep going. Feels great doesn't it!

Banded on 8/4/11 and it was the greatest thing I ever did, and I was self pay. No insurance to pick up the tab. I have currently lost 40#'s, reduced by diabetes meds to less than 1/2 of what I was taking and feel much, much better. Even look forward to exercise. The band is NOT a magic bullet. For the band to work you have to be committed. It won't stop you from eating what you want, just may make it more difficult. No problem getting ice cream, milkshakes, high carb/calorie food from going down. If you're not committed, don't do it. It won't work.

I haven't completely cut out carbs. I just monitor everything I put in my mouth. I ask myself if i really want it, if it is worth the calories/carbs and if there is anything else I can eat in it's place. If the answer is yes, yes and no then I have it.

I was off the pain meds on Day 2 in the evening and back to work on day 4. As long as you aren't up running around during the shower and playing hostess you should be fine. Take a nap when you get home.