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I'm scheduled for procedure on 1/21/14. Waiting for approval was hardest part so far. On my liquid diet now and doing well. Good luck to you. BTW-how do I start a new thread?

Hi Shelly! I'm awaiting insurance approval, but started a low calorie, high Protein diet on 12/21 and I'm down 10 lbs. I'm pretty sure that what I'm eating now will be similar to the diet that is recommended "post band" --- but hopefully I won't be as hungry post band. I'm eating between 700 and 1000 calories per day. I know that without the band, I won't be able to keep this up long term cause I'm so flipping hungry!!! LOL. I've completely eliminated carbonated beverages and all bread products. Eating fresh fruit, Veggies, Protein shakes, cottage cheese, yogurts, fish, etc. Like you, I am super excited but also nervous. I've read both success and horror stories, but those who are successful are the ones who follow MD orders and have routine follow up visits. I'm determined to make 2014 the year to shed this excess weight by making better, healthier choices. I started at 262 lbs and would be over the moon to hit 160 (although I'd be pleased with anything under 200). Supposedly, I should have an answer from insurance by 1/10 but I'm pretty anxious - wish they'd hurry up! Happy New Year and good luck!

118 lb weight loss in 7 months?!?!?! Congrats to you - what's your secret?

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Wow! Which story is yours?

I'm going nuts with the suspense of waiting for insurance approval. Let me know when you hear....,my fingers are crossed for you!

I'm a newbie too! I've had the surgeon consult, dietitian visit, and psych eval. All paperwork was submitted to insurance on 12/19/13 so I'm waiting for response to see if it will be covered. I started a low calorie diet 1 week ago and I've lost 7 lbs! The founder of this site published a book that I highly recommend. It's called The Big Book on the Lapband. Has lots of info on all stages of the process. Good luck to you. I'm happy to be 1 of your buddies as so far I've been mostly reading posts. It will be nice to share our journeys.

My wish is to feel comfortable enough to take photos with my family. Sad, I know, but true

I'm waiting on insurance approval but have tentative surgery date of 1/20/14. I'm a registered nurse and a planner so I've researched the diet requirements a lot. Although I've found that each surgeon recommends similar diets, they all vary a bit. But I'm comfortable to say that my surgeon says yes to flavored jello as long as it is sugar free. Hope this helps! So excited for your journey and hoping for approval from my insurance soon!