@newMe143

According to your profile, you're 5'2 which means your BMI is only 27. That is below the BMI requirements set by both Realize and Allergan, the makers of the most widely used gastric bands.
If any doctor would perform Lap Band surgery on someone with a BMI of 27, they're obviously only in it for the money and not someone I would trust with my laundry let alone my life.
Just my opinion.

I'm not a doctor, but going through surgery and such an extreme life change, seems like a lot for a relatively small amount of weight to lose. I don't know how tall you are, but unless you've been ALL over the map with large weight fluctuations, I can't imagine that a doctor would perform this surgery on you.

Good luck! Went for mine today too and superb happy!

Yay!good for you. See no need to worry. Congratulations!

For anyone who loves muffin recipes- This is an Easy on the go food - can be frozen once done.
This is a small batch I made (3 Muffins) You can double the recipe up to make 6 or more.

*Get creative, you can add any meats to this such as diced up ham, tuna fish, ground turkey, etc*


Ingredients:
5 oz. can of chicken Breast (or you can use grilled chicken finely chopped)
1 whole egg/1 egg white
1/8 cup of celery (finely diced)
1/8 cup of shredded chedder cheese (reduced fat) or (any reduced fat cheese)
pinch of onion powder
pinch of chicken seasoning (optional)
Non-stick spray
Directions:
Pre-heat oven to 350 -
spray 3 muffin cups with non-stick spray
In a bowl mix all ingredients, pour mixture into a well greased muffin cup (3) , place in oven for about 20-25 minutes.
Nutritional facts for ONE Chicken Muffin: (if you eat 2 just add on below)
Calories: 100
Fat: 3.7
Carbs: 1.2
Protein: 15.3

hey to all the (newbies)

Well i had a pretty good visit Im down 15lbs since surgery on the 25th of feb. Its definetly a work in progress but Im confident Im going to get there... No fill though have to wait 4weeks.. Hopefully I can stay on track..

Congrats on your approval and blessings for a speedy recovery...

Im off to my post op appointment wish me luck.. Havent weighed in since before surgery so here I go lil nervous...

Is it normal to be emotinal?? Im only 4days into my surgery and feel overwhelmed with emotions is that a norm after surgery??

Is it normal to be emotinal?? Im only 4days into my surgery and feel overwhelmed with emotions is that a norm after surgery??

Thank you so much i apprecite the advise... :-)

I had mine on 22nd and I feel the tightness too!
It suxs and I feel guilty cus I can't drink Water ether, and I use to drink it before Surgery, but it hurts, so I take all day to drink 48 oz lol and juice on the side the beef broth makes me feel worse than chicken? Lets just hope we feel better later !
Good luck!!!