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Woohoo congratulations! Stick around here and learn all you can before April 11th. Also a lot of ppl here that will inspire and support you. Good Luck!

Yep, every ins. is different. In my case 6mths, which I was disappointed. In the long run, it was the best thing that ever happened. It gave me 6mths to prepare, by educating myself on what banding was all about. I thank my lucky stars for finding LBT.com, where I receive the best education available.

Congratulations! Your life and health are about to change for the good. So happy for you. Best wishes on your journey to better health

I know 40yrs ago I was of normal weight, my mil thought I should lose 5lbs,so I went on a diet and became overweight, another diet, then obese,another diet,severely obese, another diet, morbidly obese. I couldn't afford another diet. I needed a cure. LBS is not a cure, but it is a great tool to help me learn to treat my life with more respect and care. So yes, I was that snowball, but now the sun is shining and I'm melting.lol Now I'm obese, working on overweight.lol

I wish every Dr could have a copy of this and post it in their offices. It's a great eye opener! When I started my WLS I was morbidly obese. I knew that this surgery was either going to save me, or I was going to die early, never mind all the things I was missing out on. Thank you,Jean for your words of wisdom. I enjoy everything you write b/c of your humor, but I also enjoyed this article b/c its about saving lives. You rock!

I did not have a pre-op diet either, but I do know my same Dr made some of his other patients do one. So with him , he changes from patient to patient. But like Missy says, follow your Drs guidelines. Whats good for one, is not always good for someone else.

Great blog, Cheryl! Totally true whether a relationship with someone or your band. My relationship with food pre banding was a controlling relationship. Glad I am in control now! Thanks for your words of wisdom!

I was told by surgeon that any the size of an aspirin would be ok. I do take chewable vitamens and calcium. Don't know what to say about heavy feeling in stomach. I only get that if I take 2 pills cut in quarters b/c it takes a lot of Water.

Welcome to the forum and best wishes on getting approved. This forum is an excellent source of not only support, but information and inspiration. Stick around, ask questions and become part of the LBT family. Good luck on your journeh to better health

After 6wks pre-op was able to take my pills whole, one at a time. But since having enough fills to get me close to green zone, I'm now having to cut them up in quarters. Good news, I no longer have to take b/p medicine.

I too am sorry you have been going through so much. IMHO, you need to see a Dr asap. Throwing up bright red blood, really? This is not something any of us are qualify to advice on, other than call your Dr. PLEASE! Keep us posted

Those that know you, know that it was a misunderstanding. Keep doing what you do best.

I've been on this board for just about a year and have never found 2muchfun to be rude. It is really hard to answer someones question, when there is no info at all. Are they banded,unbanded,pre-op or post-op????? And I know he would never call anyone "wacko", thats just not him.

Hate the word, MORBID! I rather they say Fat, Super Fat and Super duper Fat. Not morbid,eewwww

You still super, princess! Always will be!

Loved this blog,aj. I like you, have a hard time figuring out if it is head hunger, or real hunger. I too, need to be better at bite sizes and timing. Congratulations on maintaining your weight and thank you for sharing your thoughts, so we can learn from them. You do belong on Success Way!

I have a feeling you are going to be a big success. Great words of wisdom!

I have a hot tub and Dr said the incision had to be totally healed up.

Nervous, don't be st..... oh others just wouldn't understand our relationship.

Hoping my ticker shows where my bmi started. I old and can't remember. I do know I went from morbidly obese, to severe obesity and now just plain ole obese. Come on Over weight, make my day!

The biggest lesson here is, always consult your Dr. None of us here are qualified to diagnose or treat any disorder whether LB related or not. Call your Dr when problems arise, thats what we pay them for.

Congratulations! Ah yes, the what the hell did I do to myself phase.lol The first 48hrs is the toughest, but after that you will improve quickly. Even in hospital, get up and walk as much as possible.

All of the above..... My band is always very tight in the morning. Dr says its from Fluid from laying down. A have hot tea or hot chocolate and it helps. Most the time its 10:30- 11 am before I can eat. Haven't tried bananas b/c what I've heard here.

((((((Donna))))))))

LOL, where the heck did come from. I typed a b