sweetrose1979

Hi there - I'm Rose. I have my first consultation tomorrow with True Results here in San Antonio, TX. I've been contemplating the Lap Band for about a year now, after serious consideration I'm taking my first step. I've heard a lot of different things about the Lap Band vs. the Sleeve - I just found this site and thought I'd see what kind of feedback I'd get. 1. What is the time frame from being seen to the actual surgery? 2. On average what is the amount of weight that could be lost? (I'm 70-80 pounds over weight) 3. What are some complications that could occur? I know I'm going to ask these questions tomorrow just want to get a some other options. Thank you, Rose

Wow guys congratulations! Thank you sir for the info on true results. I'm going Thursday for my next visit! I'm so nervous.

I've found calculators that ask for age and I try the same info but different ages and the weight isn't different. My ideal weight for my height is 93-123 to me that's too skinny so my goal is 140. I think determining the goal is finding the weight where your comfortable in.

That is the motivation I needed to hear! I told my husband about this site & how awesome it is! He's encouraging but sometimes its not the same.

You look AMAZING! Keep it up girly!

Good luck! And keep us posted!

How are u feeling today?

Oh that's awesome! Where you given an exercise regiment? I was reading on how to chew your food after being banded...have you had any difficulty swallowing?

Good luck! I was reading that book they gave me ... I'm excited and scared at the same time.

Hi there. Things went well. I go back next Thursday to start the paperwork process and blood work stuff. I'm getting nervous already! How was your visit? When did you get your band?

I tried to talk to my sister about it ... my sister is 4'10 about 105 pounds never been heavy her entire life ... she just said "No sister you can lose weight you just have to try harder and watch what you eat." It's hard to talk to her about stuff like this cause she will never understand what it feels like to be over weight. I tried to talking to some co-workers one had the sleeve and she scoffed at the notion of me getting the band because there is nothing "medically" wrong with me - I was a little taken aback by her response, "Rose you can lose weight you've done it before you're just being lazy." I get more of "you don't need it' "you look fine" you know people just don't know how it feels. My husband and I were talking this morning and he made me feel better about things - I'm not doing it to be skinny I'm doing it to be healthy for my boys (10 & 14). If you don't mind me asking what is your overall weight loss goal?

Hi Anyssa! I'm soooooooooooo glad you responded! I was hoping to come across someone in the area that I could chat with! Thanks for passing your # mine is 210-410-7752 feel free to text me as well! If you don't mind me asking what insurance do you have? I have Humana and I believe it's a 6 month waiting period also. How is your advocate? I'll be meeting with Edward tomorrow I believe.

Thank you for sharing melorta and good luck with the journey! I've been looking into this since 2008! I lost 40 pounds on my own in about 8 months but gained half back in less than a month! I'm ready for the change. My husband is being supportive but it's nice to chat with people that are actually going through it! Keep in touch!

Oh okay now that helps! Once I decide to move forward after the consultation I will get to come up with the weight loss plan in which I determine how long I want to take to lose the weight? Is that somewhat correct? And I guess I posted my topic in the wrong forum LOL I'm not good at this stuff at all! But thank you very much for the info! It's really good. I'm writing down my questions :-D

Thank you dylanmiles23! I think my main concern is I don't want to lose the weight rapidly and look unhealthy. I'd like to lose 70-80 pounds overall. What happens once the goal weight is reached?