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My insurance and union approved me for lap band surgery despite what was written in my contract!!!!! I am so happy! I could not stop crying when I hung up with my doctors office! This is the beginning of my life!!!! Andddd it only took 2 days to get approved!!

Thank you!!

My surgery date is set for February 6!!

Awesome! I've never heard of Isopure, I'm going to look it up now! Sorry for all of the questions, I just love hearing everyone's tips for success! Keep us posted! I'd love to hear all about your journey! I wish you nothing but success!

First of all, congratulations! I also got my approval call today and I am SO excited! I'm scheduled for February 6. Secondly, your feelings and concerns are normal... at least I hope so! LOL.. I feel the same way you do. I'm scared to death of failing on this diet as I have always been unsuccessful long term on other diets so how will this be any different? What I've learned from the amazing people on this board is that the band is a very personal tool. Many do well and some do not. It is very person dependent. It is there to help control your hunger and tell you when you're eating too fast or too much. When used correctly, it will save your/our lives! I've also asked if people felt that this helped prevent them from falling back into their old ways and most people said yes, which for me was very comforting. All in all, I think any and all of your emotions are completely normal and justified. People are scared of the unknown.. and something this drastic and life changing is scary! Luckily, we all have amazing support systems, including this board, which is very helpful! I wish you nothing but success on your journey and can't wait to share in your joys!

Are you ok with Protein Shakes now? OMG, your surgery is tomorrow?!?! CONGRATULATIONS!! Do you think you'll be okay with protein shakes after surgery? If not, what will you do to supplement?

I'm so sorry to hear that.. what did you do instead?

I'm not lactose intolerant but I had an issue with the eas advantEDGE carb control drinks last week. I slowed down in drinking them and I'm okay now. I think it's just your body adjusting to such a high concentrated amount of protein... At least that's what I read online. Try the other suggestions, hopefully something works!!

Thank you!!!

Wow! I'm so excited to feel what you're feeling! The fact that you aren't really hungry is really comforting to me. I'm having a hard time following any sort of diet these days.. it's terrible. I'm happy to hear that you are finding your way with the band so far. Good thing you haven't had any spitting up issues.. that's also a fear of mine. What Protein shakes are you using?

Ugh, I heard the gas pains were bad.. I had terrible gas pains when I had my endoscopy, so I could only imagine what you're going through. Do the Gas-X strips taste bad? Do you find you're hungry still? I'd love for you to explain what you are feeling in terms of food, cravings, hunger, etc.

How are you doing so far??

So excited for you!!!!!!

I can't wait for that! And Crystal, congratulations to you too!!

Thank you all!!!! It's very surreal!

Thank you!! It really hasn't hit me that it's actually happening!

Thank you for your response! I'm happy it all worked out well for u. My insurance just approved me without this office visit.

Did anyone have to get an endocrinologist evaluation? My insurance requires it but my doctor is trying to get out of it since I don't have diabetes. If I have to go I'd like to know what to expect.

I have not been banded yet but I am anticipating getting it done soon hopefully. I'd love your open and honest opinions about whether you find that following the new lifestyle is easier or harder than expected. Do you still have cravings? How often are you hungry. Do you feel that you have more control with the band than you did without it? Anything and everything you would like to offer to future bandsters would be great! Thanks- Jennifer

Thank you all so much!!

27lbs is awesome!! I also love reading about how people are dealing with life with the band. I can't wait to get it done!