slenderella

So many great stories, mine is not so different. I was a tiny baby 4lb 6 oz,at age 2 I could walk under the kitchen table and not even hit my head....I was the skinny kid that people always wanted to feed UNTIL the fat fairy hit me with her wand at age 13. I BLOSSOMED-a typical pear my hips were at least 1-2 sizes bigger than my top. I was convinced that I was FAT so I started on my long trail of neverending diets...Now looking back at sixteen I wore a size 14, I thought I was so huge (Iwish I could have stayed that fat) my first DH blessed me with the nickname CHUBS which I convinced myself was cute. I gained weight with each child (4) and new husband (1) until I found myself weighing 225, barely 5'1 and my feet were killing me....I tried every diet and exercise only to lose weight and gain it back again. I was so happy to hear of the band and started to entertain the idea of getting one and here I am all banded and losing. So glad to be amongst you all. Nancy

Dr. Deol is the most awesome Dr. She is very thorough and will do a great job! Good Luck Nancy

You are doing great!!!! Keep it the good work...Good luck with you fill, I am 2 months post op with out a fill yet, still losing and not really hungry. so I'll go as long as possible until I really need one...let me know how it goes! Nancy

Welcome Kelly, congrats on your upcoming banding. Where are you having it done? You will just love it....I just hit the 44 lbs lost today.....it is wonderful....let us know how you are, where do you live? I can't make this months group meeting but hope to see you in November. Nancy

Boy you have really done well...I stopped drinking pop in May and lost 12 lbs, then lost 4 with pre-op diet and have lost 23 since surgery...it is great...I am still doing well without a fill yet, but will rush to Dr. when it is time..I wish you continued sucess...what a great start! Nancy

I forgot what nsv stands for but can tell it is something great! Since surgery8/9 I have lost 16 inches, about 37lbs (16 before surgery) and 2 JEANS SIZES!!!WOO HOO!! This is awesome. Thanks for letting be share that. Nancy

HELLO Nancy, I am sooo excited for you...I was banded on 8/9/04 and it has been awesome..I am also in MI, Armada, home of the best little country fair in MI...Who is your DR? Mine is Dr. Deol, an awesome lady with the best receptionist in the world...what hospital? Well, good luck and wishing you the best recovery.. another, Nancy

HI, I just wanted to encourage you to call your ins. co now!!!They were soooo helpful to me in my decision to do this....I have BC/Bs ppo, they told me that I did not have to be preapproved, gave me a list of the conditions that I would need to meet, she was very helpful...You do have to follow all of your Dr.s reccommendations, testing etc...my surgery was paid for after about 1 wk after surgery!!!!AWESOME. If one person tells you no, call back and speak with another to be sure. If they all say no ask to appeal, this is a life threatening situation and you need this surgery to stay alive and get healthy! Good Luck, oh I'm in MI also, Armada near Romeo where the apple orchards are...if you need a GREAT Dr. let me know. Nancy

The running around before surgery is the hardest part of it all, the surgery and post banding is a breeze! Welcome! Nancy

Hi Deb, Welcome to Bandland. PB means productive burp. If you don't chew something well enough or eat too much too fast you may get something stuck....you will know it, I have only done it 2 times and felt like I was having a heart attack, gurgling in my throat, pains in my back below my shoulders...after a few minutes I went to the bathroom and leaned over the sink and worked a burp out and some "slime" (mucous) came out and I felt lots better. But some people actually burp up chunks of food, there fore pb.....I was just banded August 9th, don't know how many pounds lost, but since 6/19 I've lost 12 1/2 inches and 2 sizes of jeans.... Chat with you soon, Nancy

Hi, Congratulations on your upcoming banding. Every Dr. has a different diet for post op. Mine let me have any liquids, blended soups, yogurt drinks,juice. No pop, in fact I just plain quit drinking it! Applesauce and other blended fruits were ok, milkshakes or diet shakes were ok too. Good Luck, you'll love it!!! Nancy