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We are all going to do awesome!

My surgery is May 18th and I'm excited!!!!

I was told the same thing and when I told the Dr. That I'm having the surgery with he says most of his patients have low vitamin d. Some causes are low exposure to sun and if you are a vegetarian. Symptoms / tired and low energy and appears it hinders weight loss. Funny thing is I live in Florida ! Hope this helps....

@ angelintgeskies38, you are in the right place... LBT is everything in one and you will be amazed at the support you will get from here! Definitely a keeper!

Thank you everyone!!! Im going to say I am going to do very well with the support of you all on LBT. I have gained so much knowledge and now know what to expect considering everyone is different after the procedure. Thanks again !!

Got my date today.... May 18! I'm excited...

That's awesome- you look great! I'm sure you feel good too... Thanks for sharing!

Awesome! Congrats!

Sleeping beauty do a search put plication on lbt. It's lots of people doing very well with this new procedure. They add a extra step with the lap and and fold the stomach in a suture it. Helps reduce slippage and other complications of lapband. It's considered a experimental procedure now but the few studies they have done are positive.

Dr. Brett Cohen in Hollywood also does this procedure. I believe their are some in Ga also. Search plication on here and learn more about the procedure. I've seen lots of great info and positive results about it.

I have not had the surgery yet but from what I've read from other they feel nauseated when drinking the shake when it's to thick. Most have been using water instead of milk and or maybe you can add water if it's prepared already. BTW Congrats on the road to a new life!

Impressive and thanks for sharing! You are doing a awesome job! Please share what do you follow as far as your eating plan? And if you don't go to the gym, are you or have you done any exercise to get where you are with weight loss?

Oh ok that's good to know. I have my consultation the beg of March....maybe I will get the other appointments after that...,

Make sure and double check with your insurance that the 6 months is indeed required because the Dr. Office I went to assumed based on my insurance that it was required but it actually was not. I called to verify with my insurance carrier and then the ofc rep called and checked and they told her it was not required. Just double check ! And get a copy of your health insurance policy. It's a lot of paper but worth it to have for proof!

Has anyone tried oh yeah protein shakes? Im curious about the taste?

How long did it take for the scheduling of the other test after your consultation with the doctor u choose?

If you go to the top and click on Surgeons and put his name in, when you get to his profile their is a link that says patients and it will show you all the patients he has that are also member of LBT. I hope this helps.

Seems like PB would be kinda risky because its thick and sticky.....Great ideas, especially LB4me - using a cucumber like a cracker..Yummy idea for hummus too with carrots. I love hummus.

Interesting...So did anyone watch it? I guess its the same as using Hypnosis to stop people from drinking and smoking and What happens when they can no longer afford to go to the sessions? which Im sure sessions of hypnosis probably add up to be more than the cost of LB surgery....Just a thought.

I too was what I call a creeper for a long time and finally set up an account....SO many great people on here that are awesome motivators and much needed through this journey. I think we both made the best decision to become a par tof the LBT community! Im excited and Im sure you will be fine. Stay positive and continue to push forward to your goals...Youve been thru a lot and let nothing stop you now! Congrats in advance to you success!

Awesome results Short and Chunky!!!! You are an inspiration despite the slowing down time!Thats a lot to lose its ok to slow down you still could be losing inches. Im sure you know a lot of times when we are eating so healthy and doing the right thing and losing the weight and suddenly it stops and we start to eat unhealthy for a day. That too shocks your body and we often still lose maybe not pounds but inches! Im sure you will get it together and get back on track. Im scheduled to go to my consultation in March....Im excited and motivated to get myself together! Thanks for you motivation and believe me I will keep pushing forward even when I feel like Ive failed I will reach out for support! Happy losing, Im sure you will be back on track :-)

@ Bert, I took full advantage of them and learned a lot even though the procedure is the same with each Dr. they all have a different way of explaining it. Not only that you learn so much more because you learn something new from each one...

Hello all, I finally decided to finally post here..I love love love the support and information on this site. Ive been creeping around for sometime now. I am just getting started with this process. Ive only gotten as far as the Presentaion and this is the 6th one I went to! NOt sure why I attended so many but, I finally chose a Dr. based on information I have researched and also due to the procedure I am interested in (Iband...banded plication). I hope to stay connected and I am sure I will find lots of support here until next time....Keep losing and staying motivated to all that already took that leap. Every moment is a new opportunity to a healthier life....Im excited!