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PERSONAL INVENTORY.......

I'm 60 years old, soon to be 61

I have been banded for 20 months.

My PCP days according to his records, I have lost 100 lbs.

All of the medical problems that were slowly (quickly) killing me have all been reversed or eradicated altogether.

I am now running for 50 minutes, with a goal to get to 60. Plus the weight training.

I eat what I CHOOSE when I CHOOSE with little or no fear of ever gaining any weight back.

I eat, drink, work, play and exercise the same was as my slim / fit friends do everyday who are not banded. Difference between them and me is that IF I should ever fall off the wagon and attempt to overeat, I have the band as a "Secret" safety net that will make it physically impossible to do so.

Clothes, everything fits well no matter the style, all size mediums, and if I can say so, everything feels and looks good!

I have never felt to positive, upbeat and happy, and the confidence to do whatever I feel like I want to so.....Mental health as well as physical.

ALL THIS is a direct result to having the Lap Band Surgery, nothing else....and learning to not be afraid of the band and letting it do everything I knew it could do...In other words, "Listening to the Band" and let it be in charge.

and throw away your scale.< /p>

and throw away your scale.< /p>

I also have significant issues with getting the proper exercise...my orthopedic surgeon has advised that the only place it is safe for me to exercise is in a pool. So that's where I go...at least 3 times a week. I'm unable to do any exercise that is weight bearing.
My bariatric surgeon has "gotten on my case" for not taking the "brisk walks" he wants everyone to take, but since my car accident, I can no longer walk for miles like I used to.
I don't count calories...my surgeon has said that I don't need to if my choices for meals are healthy. I do look for the best lean Protein and make certain to eat that first at every meal...then I can have the "fiber" carbs. Adequate Protein is necessary for weight loss.
From my observations, based on what other knowledgeable bandsters have posted and my own experiences (not with the calorie counting...) there are 2 significant reasons for stalled weight loss: too few calories, and not enough protein.
You could be on a weight loss "plateau", where you are diet compliant and engage in regular exercise, and the scale does not move. Mis73 has written about her experiences with breaking through the plateau by changing up her daily number of calories, others have written about changing up the type of exercise you do. If the routine becomes too predictable, your body holds onto the fat.
I would guess that everyone has had some bouts with frustration and negative thoughts about lack of progress...your attitude will be half the battle. You can and will do this if you are determined to be successful.
I hope that some of the information I have shared will be helpful for you...Best wishes...and don't give up!

The physician's opinion will carry the most "weight" (excuse the play on words ). They have the greatest amount of schooling and responsibility. That expertise is what you're paying top dollar for!

I know with my program some of the people involved are on the approval board and some aren't. I believe my dietician is, but my behavioral health specialist is not, but it could be different from hospital to hospital.

Hi - I’m new.
I just started everything - and my Dr is thrilled about my plans.
Saw the dietician - and I’m ANGRY - she asked me (well told me) to take a med that my Dr. said I really don’t have to - so I’m angry - do I listen to her or to the DOCTOR who is treating me. I’m diabetic and she’s more concerned about the diabetes than the dietary part...
sorry for the vent.
How much influence does the dietician have in the approvals process? Does the PCP (primary care physician) trump the dietician?

I am self pay so although I told my pcp and had a manditory session w a nutritionists, I feel that only myself and the surgeon could make the decision to move forward. (regardless of being self pay, there was never any pressure from the clinic to move forward, everything was at my pace.) I did tell my PCP as she has a right to know and she was supportive. If she wasn't for valid reasons, I certainly would have had to have had a rethink.
I can't answer your questions, but I would think that you might have to ask your insurance company what they require.

Call the Dr.and ask him what he wants for sure. And his opinion should be the one you follow. Is the dietican his referral. After the surgery you may have to deal with this person again so keep the lines open. After banding diabetes is much easier controlled so you may have these issue.

I was wondering to they put out a Decaf, since surgery I'm not allowed caffiene.?