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I was approved before surgery date and started on pre-op diet. Guess ev1 experience is different.

Congrats

Body fortress super advanced whey protein from walmart. It has 140 cal/2g fat/1 g sugar and 26g protein per 1 scoop = 52 g protein for 2 shakes. I like the chocolate but heard the strawberry is good.

True results in Houston, Tx 9,900 and they do financing.

Thanks, beach Just concerned since I'm borderline. Trying to maintain.

I have been on the pre-op diet for 3 weeks and only lost 10 lbs is this normal or should I be losing more? My advocate told me I needed to lose 10 lbs prior surgery or the Dr. want do the surgery and I have done that but I was hoping for more. I am on the border and hoping I can go down more and not up, which would delay my surgery.

Congrats to all of you, hoping I am as successful.

Sorry that you have been experiencing this problem. Hope things get better for you. This is a very interesting topic, not banded yet but this is good too know. I experience stress daily in my home and on my job. I feel like I just can't get a break from stress. Am i gonna have these problems also once banded? Should I be worried?

Are u having your surgery at west houston? pre-op appt feb 21 let me know how it goes. I have lost 10lbs since 1/16 wondering if im doing something wrong. Scared to get on scale now. Are yoiu exercising too? Goodluck

I have thought about excess skin, but its not a priority I rather be small and fit and worry about the skin later. Plastic surgey is a thought if you have a lot of skin other than that you have done well with your weight loss embrace and enjoy it When I lost 80 lbs I had excess skin but it was not bad because i worked out daily and hour and a half and it really helped. Once banded I plan to do the same, doing about 30-40 minutes a day now pre-band trying to increase by 10 min each week. Goodluck keep up the good work u have done GREAT!!!

Welcome and congrats, I'm nervous and excited too so you're not alone. Will be banded Mar 2. This site has a lot of great info available, utilize it. Goodluck to you on your journey to a newer you.

I'm scheduled scheduled in March and i'm an RN. I chose to had lapband because its less invasive and has less complications. I know people with bypass and yes they have lost the weight but have also gained it back. In the long run I rather have something reversible than something permanently done to my body. What happens if you get sick once your stomach is rerouted or cut out there is no fix for that. My friend had the sleeve she went from over 250 lb to 110 lb in 3 months she stayed in the hospital and almost died. She told me she wish she knew about the band, she thinks she would have preferred it over the sleeve. But she did not know about the band and the Dr said with her bp uncontrollable she was going to die. As of today she can hardly eat and vomits al the time, has weakness she cant even work. So the decision is actually up to you, this is your life nothing is a guarantee. Goodluck on your decision.

I thought I had it bad with 2 proteins shakes, and for dinner 6-8 oz of lean protein, 1 cup of veggies (green) and a fruit and I'm truly starving. But I can't imagine what you all are going through with just liquids. Good luck and stay at it, worth it in the end.

Congrats, I have been on it 2 weeks with no surgery date yet and I have been starving. Part of mine problem is that I work 12 hours and walk all day, shakes not holding. Its getting better since I called clinic to inform them, so I try to have sugar free puddings or jello or something with low carb/cal/fat on days I work. I am getting plenty of water in though. Wht shakes are u using? How much weight they say you need to lose? Srry for your lost my prayers are with you.

very nice, thanks for sharing

Congrats on your success, I will be banded this month. If i have any question will definetly look you up.

Congrats, keep it up

This is what I'm doing for pre-op it works down 10lb in 6 days. Goodluck.

Body Fortress from walmart is good.

Totally agree, if he loves you he will be there whether your are fat or thin. When considering children your relationship needs to be stable or the children tend to be the ones who suffer. Also, remember God has a time for everything, he's in control. Goodluck.

Hang in there, awaiting too, having surgery through True Results Houston with Dr. Reilley at West Houston Hospital. Goodluck keep us posted.

Hi, and welcome. I have complete my 6 months at True Results and will be having my surgery at West Houston Hospital per my insurance, by Dr. Reilley. Starting pre-op diet tomorrow, the 6 months went by quickly, learn what you can. I lost and gained during that time just like before, hopefully the band is an excellent choice for me. I was also paranoid about going below my BMI, so I'm gonna try to lose 20 lbs on the pre-op diet, although I only have to lose 10 lbs for surgery. Goodluck on your journey.

Start my pre-op tomorrow. I can have 2 protein shakes (breakfast/lunch) and for dinner (1 Meat (high protein), 1 veggie (green mostly no carrots, or corn), and 1 fruit (no sugar added). Does not sound like much but glad that I do get dinner. Shopped today for some chicken breast skinless/boneless, fish/tuna fish, turkey burgers, jello/sugar free pudding, water/vitamin water zero cal and frozen veggies. Think I'm set for 2 weeks at least. Very excited gonna enjoy some good food tonight. No surgery date yet, awaiting approval but office say should come quick have UHC. Goodluck on your journey.

If your records was accessed it would be considered a HIPPA violation, since they are not involved in your care. Most people want even waste their time trying to get your info. Don't know what you should tell them in this situation, but goodluck.