Debbie P

Thank you for the tip on Wendell and the fills. It was most helpful and I think my husband will even enjoy reading it. All I have heard from him over the Christmas holiday is "your eating to much and not losing any more weight". This should quite him down. Debbie

Thank you to everyone who replied to my question. I feel much better now. I just kept thinking, all the fighting with the insurance, then the surgery, and now I'm eating to much and felt like I was going to ruin my chances of ever losing weight. I truly appreciate everyone's support. Debbie

I understand the cream of wheat, helps keep you fuller, and slim fasts work, but what about regular food? Last night Christmas, I ate 1/2 of thin piece of prime rib, some green beans, 2 bites of sw. potato before I was filled up. I was banded 12/3/07. Am I eating to much? I too am seeking foods that make you feel fill longer. Help!

I was banded on 12/3/07 and have lost 20 lbs so far, gaining one pound back. I did my 10 days pre-op with liquids, and only 1 1/2 weeks after, then on to soft foods, and now anything. I feel like I'm eating to much. I can eat at least 1 cup of food. My 1st fill is scheduled for Jan. 4, 2008. Is this normal? I feel like in the beginning I only at small amounts, like tablespoons fill, but now 4 weeks almost passed I'm eating alot more. When I question this with the RN at my surgeons office she says that after my fill I will not eat that much. That now the band is only in place without any restriction. Can anyone out there please give me some advice? Thanks.:help:

I almost started using that, but it was pointed out to me that the FDA does not approve it. Its a herb, and they don't have to test it. My friend scared me into not using it, though I hear it works. Wish I could say either way.

Chris, Good job on the weight loss. I'm going to be banded 12-3-07 and I too have thoughts that I will not lose the weight like all those that did. But these are great words of encouragement. Congratulations to everyone,. I hope I can post my weight loss like you all. I've had thoughts of gb vs. banding, but banding is much safer I think in the long run. So, here goes I'm starting my full liquid diet Nov. 24. Wish me luck! Debbie P.

Hello everyone. I just got my final approval from my insurance company and my banding is scheduled for Dec. 3 (I wanted to eat for Thanksgiving), so I delayed it for a week. My doctor has put me on a clear liquid diet for the 10 days prior to surgery, making me lose 10 lbs. prior to surgery. I'm worried that I will starve in those 10 days. Then after surgery I have 2 more weeks of Clear liquids, then 2 weeks of full liquids, then mushies. Can anyone tell me a basic day of what they ate? I'm thinking Atkins Protein shakes, broth, s/f popcycles, s/f Jello and then I'm lost. I'm really thinking I'm going to starve to death. I fought tooth and nail for this surgery with my insurance and now that its almost hear, I'm scared I'm going to fail. Any help with this diet would be appreciated. Everyone, have a nice Thanksgiving. Debbie P.

My question to you is why would you go to Mexico to have the surgery? Are you self-pay? Or do the doctors down there travel from the USA and their rates are less expensive than if they were in the US?

You two look great! Keep up the good work, and plan an exciting vacation to celebrate it!

OK, I'm actually smarter than I thought. Sorry for the dumb question.

I hope I am. Waiting on insurance. Can I ask a dumb question? The littler tickler on the bottom of your signature line, I for the life of me can't figure out how to place it there. All I keep getting is the text? Can you help, is it a HTML or something different?

How did you incorporate the veggies and Protein into a liquid diet? I understand the rest, but this throws me? Deb

What is the general rule of thumb with the liquid diet. Shake for lunch and breakfast, broth for dinner?

Hello, I have also been trying the Special K Protein drinks, the berry is good. I've only been on it a week, but it does fill me up until lunch.

I was wondering if anyone could explain Optifast? I'm not sure about this, where do you buy it? Is it like Slimfast? I have to be on a 10 day liquid diet before surgery. I'm still waiting for my insurance to say yes, then we will set the date.

Hello, My name is Debbie and I am anxiously waiting approval from my insurance company for the lapbanding. I have provided them with the necesssary 6 months of dieticians, physicians appointments, and all other requirements for this procedure. I am lucky to find this site. You have answered some of my questions pre-surgery. I was especially worried about the 10 day liquid diet I must have prior to surgery. I have noted some of the items you suggested. I must say, I am still wondering if lap banding is the right choice vs. gastric bypass. Back in 1980's I had the stomach stapling and it didn't work. I never lost my desired weight. Now, I watch the TV show Big Medicine and it seems like everyone is doing the gastric bypass. Last week they showed someone who had the lap band, surgerically removed and they did the bypass. The doctors on that show said the band adhered itselft to the stomach and it was difficult to remove. Does anyone have any comments regarding this? Are you all happy you had the lap band? Besides the liquid diet, and some pain are anyone of you regreating you did'nt do the bypass? Thanks for letting me sound off. I'm excited but scared at the same time. Debbie