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Nursing student! In my 6 month diet, hoping I can be sleeved between semesters!

I am wondering if anyone has an experience with Dr. Eric volckmann at university of Utah. I am currently trying to decide between him & another surgeon. Thanks in advance!

I have an unidentified ct disorder too, and I am looking into surgery. I am pretty worried about the fact that some docs wont ever let you back on nsaids since that's what I live on! I am in my 6 month diet now & hoping I can be sleeved in Dec.

I am in salt lake!

I am currently doing my 6 month preop diet, and hope to be sleeved in Dec. Who did your surgery?

I have a 14 month old & am really.nervous about how much time I want to spend on him, but doing this right too.

Punkin I am in Utah, what about you?

I agree about the success stories, but I do get nervous about possible complications.

Punkin do you feel like you might have sleep apnea? I wouldn't be surprised a bit if I did, but it isn't likely ill have to do a sleep study. My surgeon doesn't even do upper gi on every patient unless he suspects a problem. I hope you don't have to pay yourself, that's a big chunk of change!

Less than 4 weeks to my consultation- I wish it would be tomorrow so I could ask all my questions & get the ball rolling ya know? I see everyone on that day- the nutritionist, personal trainer, psychologist, doctor and insurance specialist.

Jwrn thanks! I totally intend to stay right where I am at, and then start doing a couple shakes and a sensitible dinner... I would love to lose as much as possible before surgery!

My heart feels for you as I am almost in the same identical scenario. I started doing some strength training last week hoping that post surgery my body will be more efficient in burning calories. Id love to stay in touch as we still have a long time to anticipate being banded.

Punkin let's for sure stay in touch, if we are on the same journey timing wise we can be a great support to each other!

Thanks everyone who responded and was supportive, its just nice to know you aren't alone when you feel like this!

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Running scared-

If I lose even 1 lb I will be below 40 bmi. If I drop below 40 bmi, I can get the band because insurance won't pay. If insurance won't pay, I can't get the band.

I am at a family bbq for the 4th, and I am miserable. It's close to 100 and I am 245 lbs. I am determined that for our bbq on the 4th next year I will be ay least 50 lbs lighter, if not more. I should be banded some time in December, and until then I am hot, sticky, sweaty, and miserably fat. I am wy the start of my 6 month diet, but can't truly diet because I am literally 2 lbs away from 40 bmi and so I still have to wear weights to my consultation on the 25th. Today, I am more determined then ever to be banded and be helped to lose weight.

That all depends on your surgeon and insurance. For instance my surgeon requires a letter of clearance from your pcp stating that you are healthy enough & cleared for surgery. My insurance doesn't care what my pcp says but some insurances require a referral or for your pcp to be on board.

So I have been researching vsg just to reassure myself that lap band is the best route for me; I already knew I didn't want anything to do with rny. So I've been lurking on vsg talk and I can't believe what band haters they are. Is there some unspoken agreement to make bandsters or those considering it feel awful?

Something I learned today about the sleeve is most folks end up lactose intolerant and that's something I absolutely do not want.

Me too just a thing! I totally can't wait, I was looking at photos from a family activity we did 2 weeks ago and I can't believe how fat I am! If I was insure of the band before, that just made me realize how much I truly need some serious help!

I am just starting my 6 month diet so I am pretty far out, but I will get there!

I've also heard of folks mixing it with laughing cow cheese wedges instead of mayo, that's something I plan to get after I am banded.

Grandma I have never heard that, can you explain why? I am a straw addict because I have such sensitive teeth.

I remember being where you are. Sometimes it feels like you're on the verge of a great and wonderful journey' date=' and then other times it's like you're standing on the edge of a cliff with no parachute. Wholly crap, what have I done? LOL

It sounds like you've got your head screwed on straight so we're looking forward to your posts and progress.

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This is so true!

I am so glad to read this post!!

It's hard being someone who is stuck at The very beginning of a 6 month diet and hearing so many negatives and issues with the band. Sometimes I forget why I decided to get it, and this reminded me. Thank.you!

Sammy an ekg that measures your heart rhythm is really easy...usually you get into a gown and they put 12 sticky things on you. These are attached to cords and then you hold still for about 30 seconds, and that's it!

Not sure on the nutritionist, I haven't been yet!

I CANNOT wait to be posting this myself!

Great job!!

Mary that is very good to know thanks much! I did ask about death rates and they said that it usually happens post op not during surgery. I suppose I will just be super vigilant about walking, leg exercise etc...

But seripusly, I don't know the answer. If a pill can stick, which it can, there is no reason a lemon seed couldn't.

Lemon seed in throat will grow to what's called "lemon-mouth" condition shown in Figure 1a below.

Figure 1a

Left untreated within a week you will experience the phenomenom of full body & mind conversion into a pop girl-boy band group appropriately named Lemonade Mouth as shown below in Figure 2b. It's best you speak to your physician immediately.

Figure 2b

Hahahahahaha oh I'm dying here.

So....I am at a 40.0 bmi right now exactly. My insurance pays for lap band at a 40.0, ir 35 with 2 co morbidities, and I only have 1. Okay fine, so I qualify because I am at 40.0 bmi great. But they also require a 6 month diet which I am just starting... There is no doubt I will lose at least 3 lbs, and drop below 40.0 bmi since I am barely there to start. This would mean I will not be eligible for surgery, correct? So why even start this process!

So frustrated. This happen to anyone else?

That's good to know cazzy thanks for the info!

Sometimes its hard to process all this info I am ready while gathering research, or apply it to myself because I'm not banded yet.

Dream that's a sight of your body trying to ovulate, and regulate its cycles! It's so nice when our bodies try to do what they were meant to do!