jennifernc88

I was banded in 2008 and have decided to have a tummy tuck, thigh lift, breast lift and lipo. I live in Raleigh, NC and I'm having trouble finding a plastic surgeon with experience doing tummy tucks on lapband patients. Any recommendations??

I did not tell my DH or parents until recently (surgery scheduled for November 5). I was worried how they would react and wanted to be sure I had all the facts and hurdles crossed before telling them. Now that my family knows, they have been so very supportive and proud that I'm taking steps to improve my health and quality of life. I have NO intention of telling my pompous boss or judgemental co-workers.

Surgery Date: November 5 Highest weight: 262 Current weight: 252 Surgery weight: Will let you know Goal weight: 130

The surgeon's office called to move-up my surgery from the 12th to the 5th. Now I only have 12 days to prepare....guess I better get busy. Best wishes to all!

or... anyone have insurance that does not cover fills? I have BCBS of CA (Anthem).

I went to GNC to buy Isopure but changed my mind after I discovered they only sell it in a 3lb. container. I will have to check out Vitamin Shoppe. This may sound stupid but what is the difference between Designer Whey and Whey Isolate?

I've been tyring out various brands and flavors of Protein powder and have some questions... 1. What is the difference between whey and soy protein? Is one better for bandsters? 2. Which matters more when choosing a protein, grams of carbs or sugar? 3. How do you know which is "bad" (concentrate) and "good" (isolate) protein? What is the difference between the two?

I'm scheduled for November 12th :wink2:. Like most of you I'm excited and nervous. I don't meet with the nutritionist until the 7th which has me a little worried. If I need to loose some weight that only gives me 5 days to do it.

I started this journey back in January, had my first visit with the surgeons office April 23 and was told Anthem BCBS required 6-month supervised diet. I was not a happy camper. The NP told me that insurance companies just want to see you've tried a medically supervised diet and it really didn't matter if I lost any weight. I visited with my PCP for 6 months. At each visit I was weighed and discussed my caloric intake, food choices and exercise regime for the month. My weight flucated a few pounds over the six months and I had gained 2 pounds at my last weigh in but I was approved. Its been a long road and I'm thrilled the game is over.

I'm scheduled to be banded on 11/12 and chew gum all day between protein drinks and meals. It really helps keep my mind from thinking about food. Guess I'll need to find another way to deal with head hunger after surgery.

Seems like everyone has a some sort of pre-op diet. I do not meet with the nutritionist until November 7th and my surgery is on the 12th. That only gives me 5 days to shed loose some weight.

...I purchased a new Health-O-Meter scale 2 months ago and, quite frankly, its a piece of crap. There was a 6 lb. difference in a period of 30 minutes this morning when I got on and last week my son "lost" 17 lbs. in 3 days. Does anyone know what kind of scales the doctors use or recommened one that is accurate?

.....'cause I'm headed to the loosers bench....APPROVED and SCHEDULED to be banded on November 12th by Dr. Aurora Pryor. I'm at a loss for words. I'm nervous and excited at the same time! p.s. Sorry to all who will have that cheesy reference to the 80's in their head. :regular_smile: Jennifer

DrWatkins posted some great info on this forum about the AP and Realize bands. I found the info to be helpful. Good luck.

The wait is very frustrating. I attended the info seminar on 1/18, delivered my application on 1/28 and my first appointment is 4/23!!! I had the barium swallow, EKG and blood work done the first week of March to help speed up the process. I've been calling to see if I they have a cancellation but no luck yet. Hang in there and good luck! Jennifer