clarks4willie

Good luck. I just got my call for Pre addmin testing from hospital. 2 weeks till my surg. I'm freaking out today. Yesterday I was good. It's such a whirlwind of emotion. Best to you!!!!

The new me will emerge August 15th. I'm getting my shopping list together for my p2week pre op diet yikes!!!! Woo hoo!!

Add me as a friend. I've been using the app since march:) I love it!!! Amazing support. I'd love to have more friends:))) good luck to u!!

WTG I just got both my surgical board and my insurance approval this week too:) so excited. My surg is aug 15th. Yikes:)

Do I got my approval letter from surgeon last week and today bcbs (insurance) called. I'm APPROVED:))))) here come the roller coaster of emotions!!!! Aug 15th can't come quick enough!!! I'm ready to roll. Down 17 lbs since the very first weigh in 3/27/12 and I'm ready for more!

Hi. I'm an August Bander!! The 15th!!! Be here before ya know it:)))

I rec'd my letter of approval from the hospital board. Wow. What a mixture of emotions! I have 2 weeks left of what was 'normal' for me..& 2 weeks of pre-op..so excited!!! I'm down 15.4lbs since my first Lapband info night. Getting many compliments already! Life is good!!! Anyone else getting banded in August?? I'm the 15th

Just got some bloodwork back and doctor is running more tests but might have a slightly sluggish thyroid. Will that stop me from being banded?? Anyone else have a similar situation??

I take the little Calcium 'candies'. Theyre delish and what doc told me to take. Feels like I'm having 2 candies a day.

Ok. Thanks. My date is aug 15th. (fingers xx'd) lol Good luck.

Just my input, haven't had the surgery yet..but hada big discussion on this at out last pre-op meeting. Fiber is a must.

Good luck to you:)

Just had this crazy thought while on the Elliptical...if you could chose where that 1pound of fat would come off this week, where would it be??? I know it's silly but when I saw this picture of 1lb of fat, it's what came to mind. Lol. And PS mine would be off my belly !!

Thanks for the info:)

What is a fatty liver?

Wow. My doc too said the same exact thing. I was told I don't have 'a lot' (67lbs) of weight to lose like the majority of his patients (100+) and would I be happy with 40lbs? Well of course my answer was no. I wanna lose the 70. Not 40. But he also said it was up to me, And I can make the Band work for me. He's giving me the tool, and all the directions and info I need. So I'm sticking with the band. The sleeve too, was just too drastic. A little info though, which worked for me - I downloaded the app for the sleeve that's just like this one, and got to see & read everyones first hand experiences and realized it wasn't for me. good luck. My Surg us scheduled for aug 15th.

This topic came up in many if not all my Pre Op meetings. And the overall consensus was that everyone is different an will tolerate everything they eat and drink different. And so be it true as I've read on these very boards. Some can't tolerate sweets anymore and some cant do bread. While I have seen people on Fitness Pal eating BIG MAC's????!?!??! ( can not fathom this but whatever!) regardless, do what you feel is ok for you! And glad your husband is home safe!! God Bless our servicemen/woman!!

First off! Great JOB!!! Im only a pre-op patient thus far, but it's been a steady 2 months of healthy eating , exercise and an emotional roller coaster. I've only lost 8.7 lbs, but feel amazing!!! I don't say 'diet' anymore. I tell everyone 'I'm getting healthy and ready for my fabulous 40's!!!' some days I wish I hadn't told people in doing the surgery. There are so many questions, I'm tired of repeating myself. And tired of explaining myself. I'm a grown woman and made a decision to change my life and my appearance just happens to go hand in hand with that! I have a few that are fully supporting me and a few that are totally against the WLS. Oh well for them. And shame on them for judging! The only one who will judge is the One who stands at the pearly gates above:) this aunt of yours defiantly has some self confidence issues. Jealousy truly is an evil monster. I feel certain people that are against the surgery is that they're scared someone will look better, thinner or prettier than than. It's a shame and very weak on their part. Keep up the good work!!! Worry about YOU and it will all fall into place. Keep the Faith!!! (sorry for rambling lol)

Donna, I buy the Designer Whey berry powder in ShopRite they have Lemon too. Gonna try next time I think just because summers coming and I like lemonade.

Good luck to you. I can't wait, aug 15th seems like years away for me. Especially since I'm going through a very stressful time in life right. I could eat a horse but God is giving me strength. Without faith, I'd be lost.

Hi pinks:) I to have BcBS but in PA. I also have a 3 year old but I'm 38 with 2 teenagers as well. Was told surgery is covered too, waiting on approval. No 3/6 month needed per insurance but The hospital and surgeon im using require a 3 month 'diet' program- ive learned an amazing amount of info and a lot about me! Had a few 2 hour mertings sith Dieticians and Behavioral Specualist - theyve been awesome and have taught me how to change my bad habits and learn the 'new life' ahead of me!! Met with surg last Friday. We basically went over the program and procedure. He was awesome. I can't wait. My surg date is aug 15th fingerscroxxed ) good luck to you. Add me as a friend if you like!

Wow. My surgeon doesnt require an all liquid pre-op. We have 3 choices and I'm doing basically a 'phase 3 Atikins' . But I really like the Designer Whey protein powder in Berry. I have to use just half a packet in a bottle of water though. It's a little strong in favor. And I like the AdvantEdge protein drinks in Vanilla. Jmo. Good luck.

Congrats:)

Can't figure out how to add anyone:( please add me if you can. My name is Clarks4willie same as here:) Ty

Feel free to add me! Clarks4willie . I've lost 6.5 lbs since march. Changed All my eating habits and surgery is set for Aug 15th:)))