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hey hotpink7 I was just banded 12/12. 3 days ago. I know there are more experienced banders on here but I will try to help. If I got hungry, I would eat sugar free Jello. Or maybe call your dietician at the doctor's office. Good Luck

God Bless Him. I for one will be praying for him and you.

First of all, find a seminar for weight loss. They will explain everything about the surgery and the diet that you must follow. Most insurance companies want you to be on a doctor approved, monitored diet for 6 months. My doctor put me on a 1200 calorie diet but I didn't lose as much as I should have. I went back to the doctor's office every month. Then I went to the weight center. I went to a psych appointment, had a colonoscopy, had a physical from another doctor, got blood tests, 3 ekg's and a edg, started my diet and protein shakes. I really don't know about a weight limit but I believe there is an age limit. I would suggest cutting down on food, sodas, sweets, etc. Good Luck on your journey to a new life.

Congratulations! Hope you're feeling better about your new lifestyle, new job, new kitten and your hair! Eric is adorable.

Hi Wandaldell I am scheduled to be banded 12/12/11 if I am approved from my insurance company. If not, I'll have to wait till January. I am 61 yrs old. I haven't heard much about the sleeve. I've been on the liver cleanse diet for over a week now. I'm looking forward to a new way of life. Good luck on your adventure and keep in touch. I would love to hear how your surgery went yesterday.

I read it yesterday that the green zone is not being hungry between meals.

I'd say you're right. BP stands for Blood Pressure.

Hi I am going to be banded on 12/12/11. I'm doing the liver cleanse now. Just trying to learn everything I can about the surgery, recipes, protein shakes and any advice I can get. I am anxious and nervous about it. I just watched a lap band surgery online. I have read lots of messages from other banded members. I am 61 years old and weighed 285 six months ago, my highest adult weight. I weigh 268 now. My goal is 160 since I am 5'8" tall. My insurance company has approved the surgery. I have severe sleep apnea and use a c-pap machine for the past 4 months. I haven't slept good for years because of the gasping and snoring. My husband gets a good night's sleep nowadays too. If you have any suggestions, I'd love to hear about them. I also would like to keep in touch. Good Luck on your journey. D

How are you doing now that you've had the band for awhile?