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I had my surgery 5/23 I've also been doing well .my Dr office said puréed food only and eat slow and have 6small meals a day high in Protein and drink drink drink Water but don't gulp I would have been starving if I only had yogurt and water . That's awesome your doing so well !

pineapple juice also helps with stuck foods. My Dr suggested it today. You can buy cans of it on the juice aisle. The acidity essentially melts to food to push it on through. I stopped today and already bought some.

Everytime I read this it sounds so GROSS...someone always reference chicken I don't think I will eat chicken ever again and I'm not even bandedly yet

I have a 2yr old grandson by the time I get through work I have not energy to keep up with him & I have a sit down job....so its because I am so unhealthy & over wieght

I have a 2yr old grandson by the time I get through work I have not energy to keep up with him & I have a sit down job....so its because I am so unhealthy & over wieght

All this time I kept wondering what PB means I see it on many post I hope I don't get it it really sounds gross

I followed my pre-op diet from my doctor's office. 3 - 8 oz Protein shakes a day, 1 non-fat yogurt, 1/2 cup of fruit, 1 lean cuisine or similar and 1 cup of salad with 1 tbsp of lite dressing.
Example:
8 am - Protein shake
10 am - yogurt
12 pm - Protein Shake
2 pm - 1/2 cup of fruit (if using canned fruit, make sure it is in lite syrup)
4 pm - Protein shake
7 pm - lean cuisine and 1 cup of salad w/1 tbsp of lite dressing
What is your doctor recommending? Or is he just saying lose weight?

Well I am hoping for an appt like yours KristinsMommy

Except my husband he sees how my confidence has declined and only wants what makes me happy and healthy so I have his support 100%

Except my husband he sees how my confidence has declined and only wants what makes me happy and healthy so I have his support 100%

My psych exam was an interesting process. I answered a bunch of multiple choice written questions, then returned to review the results with the doc and to take an oral exam as well. It was complex and expensive, but my insurance paid for it. The doctor said her only concern was that I might have a struggle with the restrictions since I am "unconventional" and not naturally a rule follower. I was afraid that might be enough of a negative to decide the insurance against the surgery. In fact, the insurance company took so long to approve the procedure that I was sure I'd be refused. Thank goodness I was wrong about that. I don't even want to think where I'd be right now without my lapand,

So I told myself I wouldn't go shopping but I couldn't help it lol I just wanted a few things for summer. I have been a size 20 for so long I think since junior year hs. I tried on a few things and they didn't fit they were too big!!! So I went down to a 18 and they fit but loosely I'm sooo excited I haven't been this size in so long im able to wear 1XL tops and I got an XL dress as well! 43lbs down and I'm feeling amazing :-)

Come on then lets do it!!

I see my surgeon tomorrow, can't wait. I've had the Psych Eval done and a 2nd sleep study Friday night at the hospital and the nurse coordiator is working on insurance but I called weeks ago and BCBS pays for it and I don't have to wait the 6 months diet due to my BMI being 52. I'm so ready to start this journey.

Hi Rebecca,
Glad to hear you are moving along. I had hoped to be under 200(lose 28) by my birthday(oct) maybe too unrealistic but it doesn't look like I'm going to have a surgery date untilAug(or later ) so now I 'm thinking maybe meet my goal by my next birthday. I don't have a mini goal yet.

LMBO- wondered why you called me "aspiring"...then saw under my name "aspiring evangelist"....I never noticed that before. I guess it has to do with the amount of posts you make...which translates into...I am a stalker that has no life!

congrats to you and Good luck I am so excited for you and I can't wait to join you

It is going to be quiet of a ride, some days are great, some are Good, (lol) you will you through a Period when yon feel it is Too slow of a process, trust me I still do. But when the time comes, and you sometimes don't even recognize your own self, The joy Begins!!!!! There will be times when you feel like eating up store, and you will on some days, just know it is normal. Whatever you do, Don't, I repeat don't eat any Solid meat until you have had your 1st fill(4-6 weeks) Good luck Let the Journey begin. let me know I can help

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Hi and welcome ,
I know that you will do well to stop smoking. it's all for your health. I'm not a smoker but I can imagine it is diffucult but not impossible Good luck

Thank u. If I can help u with some info just ask.

Congrats on taking this life changing step! i am a new bandster - banded 8 days ago. I find the people who say it is the "easy way out" don't know enough about the band. We will always have to watch our portions, food choices, and be physically active. Welcome... and you will find lots of supportive people here!

After you have the lapband surgery I hope you will tell your family that it is NOT THE EASY WAY OUT .The easy way out is not doing anything about your weight and getting bigger and bigger then you have to have the gastric by-pass. You will lost weight easy with that and 1 year later you can gain all the weight back cause you lost it so quickly and easily. Lapband is not anything easy, It is a tool. With this tool you will be able to have a better life.

Hello!!
I'm so excited to get the ball rolling on this. I've been looking into getting a lap band for the last 5 years and i'm finally going to do it. We're just working out a few last minute payment questions and then we'll have all the who, when and where's.I'm just so excited.
Although i'll have help from my parents, my biggest concern is caring for my son post op. I'm a single mom and he's currently 7 months old. I would like to meet and talk to others in a similar situation as mine.
I'm looking forward to starting this journey.