Starshine33

I would ask and if he doesn't give you one I would go on one a week before. It can only help.

Thank you so much!!!

I was wondering if anyone that had the surgery has RA and how was the healing process? I'm due to have my surgery on Nov. 16th.

November 16th and I'm getting soooo nervous about the pre op and post!!! Here's my diet! Two Weeks prior to surgery you will be on a liquid diet. You will begin having 3 meals per day. This diet helps prepare the digestive tract for surgery, helps shrink your liver and reduces surgical risks. Two meals per day will be liquid Protein supplements (men may need an extra protein supplement to meet their protein requirements). FWLB offers Premiere Protein (purchase these in our office or at Costco). Protein needs are based on a calculation of age, height and current BMI. Your protein needs will NOT change, even when you get to your goal. This is the amount you will need forever. 3rd meal will be Soup (any kind), and you may have everything that is in the soup. Campbell's, Healthy Choice, Progresso, Chili, homemade, etc., but stay away from heavy cream soups- like tomato basil from LaMadeline's. You may have any of the following: Low fat cottage cheese, Tofu Low fat Yogurt - Greek yogurt has almost double the amount of protein Vegetable Juices - V8, Diet V8 fusion, etc. Iced tea (unsweetened or use artificial sweeteners) coffee Low fat creamer, Skim or 1% milk, soy milk sugar free Popsicles Artificial sweetener sugar-free drinks only (Crystal Light, G-2, Diet Powerade, etc) Sugar-free pudding

Hey I'm Anna and want to get lap band. I have an appointment tomorrow at Fort Worth Lap-Band here in Texas. My insurance will not cover it, so I will have to finance it my self. I'm 31 and have Rheumatoid and over weight by about 80lbs. I was wondering if anyone here has had RA and had got lap-band?

I haven't tried it yet, but I did but some! I get banded Nov. 16th!! Got strawberry, and unflavored as well.

Yay that's sooo awesome!!! Congrats!!!

Make sure and have mushies or liquids after a fill. If you are and still hurting, call your doctor for sure!!!

Excited for you!!! Good luck!!!

That is wonderful!!!! Big congrats to you!!! What a fantastic journey!!! Your an inspiration!!! Can't wait!!!!

Hell yeah girl!!! You look great!!! Thank you so much for the post!!! So inspiring!!!! I can't wait!! Nov. 16th here!

Congrats!!!

Welcome!!! I'm from Ft. Worth,TX!! I'm sure it will come quick. I'm self pay and I will be banded Nov. 16th!!!

I have Rhuematoid Arthritis and my doctor/surgeon said that it wasn't a problem or it didn't disqualify me. I'm sure you will be fine, but you have to let them know.

I know three people that have the band and drink. 2 out of the 3 have had the band for 2 years. They drink on the wknds no problems. They do wine and vodka w/ crystal light.

What is the realize band?

I don't think you have to stop your meds.

I don't think I could go off my meds.

I had never heard of Sjogrens, and looked it up! That's a lot like RA!! Sorry you have to go through that. Hopefully getting the band helps us and gets us healthy!!! Thanks for posting:)

Congrats to all of you October Bandsters!!!! I will be banded Nov. 16th!!! Woo Hoo!!!