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I had to set a timer to understand what the meaning of "slow down" means. I am four months post-op with 3 fills and my third fill rocked my world. It wasn't until I set the timer on my phone one day at work that I was able to eat and not end up with the pain and gas that is unable to come up. I had thrown up at least 4 times and I knew that I had to change something. 5 min is the best for me at this point for meat and other solid food. Soft stuff like greek yogurt I don't have to wait as long. Drinking shakes and Water is not a problem at all. I don't usually eat anything solid until about 10:30 or 11:00 am. coffee is it until then.

Love my "Band-Aid" I got mine on 12/16/11. I have lost 53 lbs and would do it all over again. Good Luck, hopefully insurance will come through for you soon.

Good Morning December Bandsters,

It has been a while since I've been on here. Looks like everyone is doing so good. I have now lost 51 lbs total since I started this journey back in April of 2011, 31 lbs since I was banded on 12/16. I love what is happening to me. I feel fantastic and I can't wait to get out the door each morning and take my walk. the dog is pretty happy too. I am tracking every single bite of food that goes into my body. I have had 2 fills so far for a total of 4.5 cc's. I will be getting a 3rd fill on April 5th. I have a feeling that I will be in the GREEN ZONE with this fill. Fingers crossed!!

Deli meat and plain chicken breast are what have given me some problems. If I eat them cold it is really a problem. My band doesn't really like anything cold really. Warm and luke warm always go down better.

I'm all set for surgery on the 16th of December. I picked up all of my Bars and shakes and supplements on Tuesday. I have NEVER had second thoughts and I am NOT nervous. I am so tired of this Roller coaster ride of yo yo dieting I've been on my entire life that I can't wait to get my band. I tend to be a person that will not read the negative comments about things that are posted online. Some people are just born complainers and nothing ever goes right in their lives and unfortunately, those are the ones that you hear from. My advise, stay focused and stay positive, and the rest will fall into place. I will have worked 7 months and 2 weeks toward my surgery and nothing is going is going to stand in my way!!! It will be a Merry Christmas and a FABULOUS New Year for ME!!!!!

Is anyone on the two week shake and bars pre-op diet yet? If so How's it going?

Wow, thanks, good to know. I am practicing today to see if I can make it all day on shakes and bars. I am adding a little fruit in there too. I still have over a month to go but what the hey, practice makes perfect.

on this forum i have read many many posts from people that said that the two week pre-surgery diet is not a "liver shrinking diet". it is just the surgeons way to get you used to following a liquid diet. some people even said they didn't follow it and advised others that it wasn't a big deal if they didn't follow it. last night the dietician told us that yesterday she saw our surgeon and he was very upset. she said he just had a tough surgery where the patient did not follow the diet at all and they had so much trouble maneuvering around his liver and trying with difficulty to retract the liver to successfully complete the surgery. the patient's liver was hanging down too far to retract it. it took longer than it should and finally they were able to complete the surgery. she told us that the liver shrinking diet does reduce the amount of fat around the liver and around your stomach and is an imporant part of this process especially if you have a high BMI or a fatty liver. just thought i would share that story.

Wow a lot of appointments coming up. That will help the the Month and a half go fast. Keep busy is my new motto.

All the while, Keeping my EYE on the PRIZE!!!!!!!!!!!

Hi there,

I was approved today for Surgery on December 16th. I have never been nervous or anxious about having the surgery. I have had this battle with weight my entire lift. My first trip to Weight Watchers was in 6th grade. I need a tool to help me reach my goal and to stay there. For me this is it!!

Make your list, Pro's and Con's for me that help's me make a lot of decisions.

Good luck,

Gina

APPROVED!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I got my phone call this morning!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I'm so excited. I'm looking at a December 16th surgery date. WOW! things to be thankful for today!!!

I am planning for December 16th for Surgery. I have lost 20 lbs pre-op and am just waiting for the Insurance co. to do their part. If I do get that date of December 12th, I will have gone 7-1/2 months from beginning to surgery of this pre-op process. Too long for sure to have to wait. I am keeping my fingers crossed that they won't find anything wrong with my paperwork and deny my request.

Hi Nicole,

My insurance required 6 months of weight loss, exercise, and classes. After exactly 6 months I have been able to submit my results to the insurance co. I have already jumped through a lot of hoops for this procedure and I don't have a surgery date yet. I'm praying for a December surgery. I submitted on Thursday 10/27.

I look forward to walking this journey with you,

Gina

Hey Everyone!

I have been lurking the boards for some time now and have finally decided to introduce myself.

My name is Nicole, I'm 35 and I am the mother of 2 wonderful children. I am currently 246lbs and 5'7" tall with a BMI of 40. I decided to have Lap Band surgery because my kids deserve to have a healthy mom. I made the final decision about the proceedure when I turned 35 and immediately got the ball rolling. I made an appointment with my PCP and my surgeon on 10/10 and 10/11. Both appointments went smoothly and I was sent to the Psychologist. She has given me 3 weeks to follow my 1200 calorie diet and journal my daily food intake and mood/feelings.

In addition to my already active days, I have to add regular aerobic activities! LOL! I walk between 5-7 miles a day for work, I stroller skate with my little one, zumba, bellydance and once in a while, I get to practice with my roller derby team! Now, Since I need a regular activity that I can do without any real organization, I will be starting the C25K program!

My next appointment with the Psych is on 11/8 and I'm actually looking forward to it!

My insurance is through my job and the proceedure will be done there as well. Unfortunately, I should've decided to have this done last year, my insurance would've covered it 100%! Now it's only 50! (Thanks contract negotiations!) I have been told, that from your first appointment to surgery is usually about 2 months total!

Well, I guess that's it. I can hardly wait to join you!

Nicole

Good Luck tomorrow. I just submitted on Thursday and am waiting to hear back. Please keep us posted!!

Morning, Kim

I'm 33 I have three kids live in Cali

I haven't got my surgery I go tomorrow , I was told by a co worker to look for a on line support group, I'm glad I did. I'm 253 lbs and would like to lose 80-90 lbs I have been struggling wit h my weight since I was six teen. My insurance is paying 100% for my surgery. I started looking into to weight lost surgery a couple months ago dieting for me stop working about a year ago and my health started decreasing with life treating illness it's very important to lose the weight. My BMI is about 39.5 can't wait to start the journey

I'm about a week away from submitting my paperwork. I am so glad that I found all of you out here!! I look forward to meeting you all and walking this journey together.

I'm about a week away from submitting my paperwork. I am so glad that I found all of you out here!! I look forward to meeting you all and walking this journey together.