kshannon

I'm sure this has been ask before but I can't seem to fin the question: how soon after surgery were you able to start exercising? My friend wants me to do a 10k walk/run ... It will be approximately 6 weeks out post surgery, is that too soon to think about going for it?

My surgeon & insurance require n overnight stay, so I don't have much of a choice

You can see the changes in your face & neck!! You are looking wonderful! Keep up the hard work!!

Just had to share I was approved today by my insurance for the Lap band - don't have a set day surgery date yet

You look great!!

You look fabulous!! Congrats on your success

The key thing is you are still trying, that's perseverance!! Congrats on the band - may the 3rd time be a charm!!!

Hi panehum - welcome to beginning start of your journey!! Good luck!! I've only told 3 people - my husband, friend who has been banded and my best friend, I plan on telling my parents as well & that's it. I'm excited to actually be headed in the right direction towards making myself healthy.

Fat fingers - meant 'beginning' as my forum subject

Hi all! I've been lurking on this site on & off for the past year and thought I would finally say hi. I attempted last year to get approved for lapband with a BMI of 39 with no comorbidities but I was told no. Was definitely discouraged - I said forget this & tried WW and saw little success - actually gained . After talking it over with a friend who had the WLS - encouraged me to try again this year ... This time I met the 40 BMI - only time I've been thankful for being fat. Last week I meet with the surgeon, in total agreement that I'm a good candidate, heard back yesterday to start scheduling the pretests that my insurance requires - meeting with the dietitian & psych guy in the next 2-3 weeks. I feel I am now headed the right direction & I'm glad to hear about everyone's journeys - what a great support this forum is. I've gained my worst weight the past 7 years and I feel like I'm a thinner girl stuck in a fat body.

You look wonderful, keep up the hard work!