IL_MissKitty

Not banded yet (surgery in June) and was wondering do you go out to restaurants to eat? If you do, what do you order?

I guess it depends on what is important to you. I went to my first seminar Mar 2011 and thought I don't need the band, I can lose the weight on my own. Three months later I was 10 pounds heavier. I had to face the music...I need help to get this weight off. My surgery is scheduled for June and I am so excited to think that I will be able to play with my granddaughter and to walk at a decent pace and not get out of breath. I am also looking forward to getting off my cholesteral and blood pressure meds. And to get some new clothes!! I find myself taking bites of food and swallowing and then realizing I didn't chew it very well. I am already becoming more aware of the way I eat and the things I eat. I might be wrong but I feel this surgery will be easy. I have had a hip and a knee replacement and they made a great change in my life. I plan on my band surgery to take me to a better place in my life. Good luck in your decision. Only you can make the decision because you have to live with it for the rest of your life.

Thank you! I really appreciate the replys. I agree anethesia can be hard on your hair. I have had several major surgeries over the years and I think my hair got whiter every time...lol On the upside, I went from a brunette to a blonde! I will also keep an eye on my proten, I think that will be important to keep up my stamina.

Thanks! I have seen Biotin mentioned in a lot of posts. Where do I find it? Do I have to go to GNC or can I find it with the vitamins at the grocery store?

Good Luck Amanda! How exciting to get one step closer to your surgery! I am not scheduled until June, so I will be looking forward to hearing about your journey. I'm sure you will make it through your liquid stage just fine :-)

My surgery is scheduled for June 13th. i would of liked it sooner but I changed jobs and this will be the first chance I can get a week and half off. However, I am just glad I get to have the surgery. After two denials, I called and made my own appeal and I was shocked to receive a call saying they had approved it. So, remember, never give up. I talked to my doctor's office before I made the call and they said "they probably need to hear it from you, the patient". Not sure what I said that changed their minds but I'm glad I kept trying. Now on to the hair topic. I have thick shoulder length hair and I hate to think about losing it. Is there anyone that has NOT lost their hair? My doctor did say that thinning could happen but some of the stories here sound really bad.

In order for insurance to cover, I have to undergo a Drs weight management for 6 months. I see my Dr. this week and have made all my appointments for the next six months. I am excited about getting this all behind and getting on with the surgery. In the meantime, I am reading everything I can about the lapband surgery pre and post op. I went to a seminar in April and thought, like we all do, I do not need this I can lose weight on my own. WRONG! So, now I feel I lost six months, but looking forward, not backwards.