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Oh wow! I never heard that before. Like others have mentioned on here, I heard it was from the lack of Protein. Very interesting! I will definintely talk to my doctor about that! Thank You! I agree with the theories. I've heard many, especially the one about the lack of protein being the main contributer to hairloss. I did not, however, know about breakouts. I'm going to read some reviews on Biotin.. thanks for the heads up!

hahahaha omg I can't wait until that question comes up! I'm gonna SO throw that in his face!! lol just like a little 4 year old.. "nanny nanny poo poo!"

Hahaha my boyfriend wonders the same thing! When I saw him after my appointment I was like, " surprise!!!! I'm sane!!" Lol

So my appointment is complete! It was a few quick question since I did not have any other health related conditions. He asked me about my family history, how the surgery was done, how much weight I want to lose, and what I expect get in return from getting the lap band. He pretty much just wanted to make sure I was sane enough to. Sign consent forms, and keep up with my part of the LapBand after surgery. The result was that I was sane enough for the surgery! Yayyy!!!

Lots of luck!!! Keep us posted! You'll do great!

Thank you for our help! In definitely going to be honest I'm just scared my psychologist will say I'm not a good candidate. I get nervous during interviews. Lol. Ahhh ok, 515 tonight is my appointment! Eek!

Congratulations! That's a pretty exciting way to bring in the new year! Good luck!

Congratulations on the success this far! Every day that you do well is always a success! I'm not banded yet, but I want to thank you for sharing your feelings so early on.. it is very encouraging for me!

I agree with the above post. I haven't been banded yet and I'm still chosing who I'm opening up to about this. Obviously, I'm excited for this life changing journey to start and I want to scream it to the world, but at the same time, this is also a very personal matter. I know that judgments will still come and I don't think everyone needs to know that I've decided to do this.

Hey everyone! I'm in the process of completing all of my evaluations, etc prior to getting the LapBand, but I still am a little up in the air about getting the LapBand or Gastric Sleeve. The sleeve scares me because it is much more intrusive and I don't like that it cuts your stomach... What do you all think? Thank you all so much! I truly value all of your opinions

Thank you to everyone for responding! Jean- I am so sorry to hear about your experiences with the band and the sleeve. I hope others are right when they say it is too soon to tell. I've heard of many success stories so I hope yours turns into an even better one. You helped me realize that there are pros and cons to both and successes and failures as well, and that no matter what we choose we need to take everything into co side ration before hand. Thank you very much. Best wishes to you!!

I had my first appointment at my surgeons office today which wound up lasting three hours! Although I did not meet the surgeon, All of the staff I met were incredibly nice! I met with the receptionist the nurse practitioner the nutritionist and The girl in charge of insurance. I am thrilled because I found out that there is no diet requirement prior to getting the lap band through my insurance! I have eight items on my to do list prior to getting my surgery. So depending on how quickly I can get them done that will determine when I get the surgery! I am so excited and a little nervous also.

Thank you all so much! I have three items on my to do list that have to be done before my second appointment in January but I'm going to try to get them done as quickly as possible. Thanks for all of your support!!

Hello everyone! I just wanted to share because I am so happy! I have my am not banded yet (I have my first appointment with my suregon tomorrow), but I've been wondering what my primary doctor would say. I've only been going to my primary doctor for about 4 years now, but she has obviously talked about her concerns about my weight. She always seemed to me to be a little old school for some reason, so I always had my assumptions of her views on the LapBand in the back of my head. I went to her today because I wasn't feeling well and she mentioned how long it has been since my last physical. So I said I wanted to make an appointment for the "Dreaded physical" and she looked at me a little puzzled. I said "you're going to yell at me because I've gained the 50lbs I was down last year." She then said "No, I wouldn't yell at you for that, but I would talk you to about the health related conditions and comorbidities that come along with obesity". I then mentioned to her that I was looking into getting the LapBand (my heart was pounding at this point because I was dreading her response) and she looked at me and her face lit up! She went on the tell me how couragous it was that I was looking into doing that and she felt it was an excellent choice! She said she has many patients that have had it done and they've all had excellent results from it! She said that the surgey is becoming more and more popular to treat obesity and she fully supports me getting it done! When she said that, I wanted to cry! I was SO excited and relieved that my doctor, a medical professional, fully supported this decision from a medical standpoint, it just helped push away any doubts I had an reaffirmed for me that this is definitely the way to go! We continued to talk a little about my reasoning why I wanted to get it done and it felt great being able to openly talk to her about it! After my appointment, I called my mother, who would rather I lose weight on my own rather than to get the LapBand but stlll supports my decision, to tell her my doctors reaction and she seemed to even have felt a little more at ease for my decision. I'm sorry if this is all choppy! I am just very excited and wanted to share with my bandster family! I figured you all would be the ones who would truly understand the significance behind this experience.

I'm glad!! At least the shakes help! That's what ive been worried about! You go girl!!

Thank you everyone! I'm meeting my surgeon today.. I don't even know what else to ask! I've gotten all of my answers here! Lol

I'm nervous about the pre-op diet so it was nice reading that although it hard it's not impossible! Keep up the good work!! You'll get through this!

thank you all for your warm and supportive responses! Yes, this was definitely a big stepping stone for me and I am so excited!!

I'm only having my first appointment for the first time tomorrow and I've also been on an emotional rollercoaster already. I can only imagine what you're going through with the surgey only being day away. I think what you're going through is normal. Being nervous is ok! You are going to be getting something lifechanging done... you're going to experience life as a skinny, fit, and healthy woman, which many of us, I'm assuming you included, have never experienced before! It's like learning how to walk... we have to learn how to live life not as an obese person and that's scary! It's also extremely exciting! No more walking up the stairs and getting winded, no more sitting in armed chairs and having the arm rests dig into you hips and thighs! You'll be able to cross you legs! But most importantly, you're going to be healthy and feel good about yourself! Embrace all of these emotions because they are going to be the driving force to your success! We're all here for you! I'm so excited for you!!

I've never heard of plication.. what is that? i hope I don't sound stupid asking

Thank you! I'm nervous and excited!!