E.Cowin

I was banded August 1, 2013......after 10fills and 13 months I'd finally lost my first 12lbs. So for an entire year I thought Id made a big mistake chosing lap band. But like a light switch and being filled to 8.2 in my 10cc band the weight began melting off.
Only advice I have is to keep going for fills. Dont give up so easily. The band does work.

Pflugerville Texas

Egg drop soup

1 can low sodium chicken broth(save 1/4 cup)cold

bring to a boil

4 egg whites

teaspoon of cornstarch mix with 1/4 cup chicken broth add to thicken

salt and pepper to taste
(by ladysplenda)

I am being banded on Aug 27 and wanted a buddy to post with and see if they are going thru the same things. Any one around this time wanna be my buddy?

Well I am 64 and I was banded Aug. 27 2013 and I feel so much better .I started out my process May 2 at 296 day of surgery I was 260 now I don't know because I am waiting for my post surgery check on the 11th.. Sucess is what we want In all my years I don't think I have ever heard anyone say I don't want to be successful CLG you can do this all of us can and we will. LOVE YA my senior banders

I 2 am getting band on the 27th Im so happy and excited

oh wow I work at st.davids south in radiology

Hi, My name is Evelyn and I going to be banded August 27, 2013. This is one of the biggest change in my life and I am a over 62 senior. I started my plan May 7, 2013 at 295 lbs, My doctor told me I had to lose 15 lbs. before I could be banded. so I had to see nutristist, psychologist and a cardiologist so with all that my nutristist came up with my food plan, psychologist came up with my new thinking plan and my cardiologist made sure my heart can take my new plan. Each time I went back to the my Dr. I had lost weight thanks to my new 1500 calories. Well this is month July 9th I weighed in at 276 Yes I am so happy. And since my surgery is in August I am now on 1200 cal. so the calories are going down but so is my weight. LOL LOL

My pre op diet starts this Wednesday and I am haunch trouble sleeping. I keep thinking I won't be able to keep the diet. I need support can you guys help me please.

Hi everyone My name is Evelyn I'm going to be banded August 27th 2013, I am so excited and happy. I am a senior 64 years old. I would love to know what kind of Protein Shakes u all are drinking to keep you full

Yes I was totally freaking but once your stomach and mind get on the right level with each other you'll do fine I'm on day 11 of a 28 day diet and it's all smooth sailing SO FAR.... At least till Monday when I'm on total liquids for 2 weeks on the plus side I've lost 4 pounds since I've started!

Hi Newbie, I'm going to be banded August 26, 2013 I'm not nervous but I am excited

Well Hello Tiger, How do you feel? I'm going to be banded August 27th. I started out 292 (May2) My Dr. told me I had to lose 15 lbs. before surgery now I'm 270 and still working with it.