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I was banded on the 17th and feel pretty good. I've eaten a bit, I'm not too hungry, so I've been supplementing with slim fast just to get the protein in. I'm on soft food now, and the Magic Bullet is just great for getting things soft. Egg salad never tasted so good! I went out yesterday to do some grocery shopping and such, and did a bit too much, but I'm doing well. Glad everyone is having good experiences!

I purchased a Magic Bullet, and I had egg salad and some pimento cheese (just about a bite). I would recommend the Magic Bullet to anyone, It really processess things down as smooth as you want them. I had surgery on Wednesday, today I had some scrambled eggs. I'm still using the slim fast for my protein requirements. I'm not hungry at all. I'm going to do some chicken salad and tuna salad next. Food sure does taste good! I'm a bit scared of eating, so I'm not eating very much right now.

Hi there! I FINALLY get to post my story! I was banded yesterday. We were to be at the hopsital at 6:30AM, which we were. I went into the surgical waiting area about 8ish. That was kinda funny beacuse I hadn't been given anything to make me sleepy, and a few of the nurses were not happy with each other, or life in general. I guess they forget that we can hear. Anyway, I met with the anestheologist and nurses going over all the questions and stuff. My husband was allowed to come back and visit with me until they were ready. about 9:45 the nurse anesthesiologist came back in with all my happy shots. My surgeon came in, chatted a sec, was pleased with my weight loss, and they came in to get me. I remember the operating room, and people chatting, and the next thing I knew I was in recovery. Ohhhh boy did I have cotton mouth! The wheeled me up to a room sometime after that. telling me to take deep breaths. It hurt to breath deep, but I did. The floor nurse came in got me a popsicle.. it was the best!! I had to wait until I could pee, and came home. I got home around 4. I had some shoulder and neck pain, which is gone today, and I'm really sore.. kinda like I did 1000 situps. But all in all it was a great experience. The Dr told me no bathing for 3 days... yikes! So I had hubby get baby wipes when he got the pain meds. I'm on liquid loritab, and I'm all about taking it at the prescribed times for a few days. Best way to stop pain is to never let it start! I'm looking forward to Sunday for soft food. I got a Magic Bullet, and have all the ingredients for my first meals! One hugh suggestion is walk! I know you don't really feel like it, but it helps so much. Hope this was helpful to anyone who is nervous. I was pretty scared, but I came thru with flying colors! Molly

Hi there! I'm on my 2nd week of pre-op diet, on the liquids only. I'm on day 3 of it. My surgery date is the 17th. It's been hard, but I have found that I have to drink the shakes BEFORE I get hungry or I get nutty. This week has really made me aware of my food addiction. Honestly, my stomach isn't growling, and I almost have the same feelings of anxiety that I had when I quit smoking 12 years ago. It's crazy! I really can't wait until Dec 22 and I can have something mushy!!! Funny how your preceptions change, chicken salad in the magic bullet is sounding soooo good! By the way, I also ate my house in "mourning" for the food I would be missing. Good luck to you! PS. Hubby is on frozen dinners this week.. I ain't cooking! Kids are grown and gone, so I don't have to worry about that

Hey Valentine517 we are the same day! We will have to keep each other up K? I do my tests on Friday. Are you nervous? I'm scared, excited.. did I mention scared? I start my liquids on Wed.

Jamtte you go! going on liquids AND quitting smoking! If you can stop the cigs you can do anything! I remember quitting smoking and it was the hardest thing I've ever done. although I'm one day away from the start of my liquid part. I have 1 week of liquids + a lean cusine at night then 1 week of liquids. I dread it! I'm sending you all the positive vibes I can muster from Nashville! I made need them back in a few days!

I was all about "not telling". I didn't want any negative feedback about just "cutting back and excercise". I finally realized 1. my family deserved to know I was having surgery. I would be very mad if they didn't tell me they were having surgery. and 2. my co-workers and friends were going to find out when I started losing weight. my co-workers (all women) had already started questioning my frequent dr. appts., and I just didnt want the speculation. EVERYONE has been super supportative and i have a hugh cheering section now. Each person is different, with different friends and family. I just didn't want alot of discussion so I waited until this week to tell everyone. Good luck to you what ever you decide. Remember this is about you.

The seminar will answer alot of your questions, but with my insurance you had to have a problem (sleep apnea, diabetic, high BP) and a BMI of 35 or greater. A BMI of 40 put you on in. FYI, my insurance made me do a 6 month "physician recommended" diet (even though I had been on LA Weightloss for 8 months!) I had to go every month. My insurance DID NOT make me lose 10% of my weight thank goodness! I have been at this since March and just got approved and scheduled. You do have to be dedicated to it! My insurance is paying for this (except 10%) Good luck to you!

My per-op starts Dec 3rd. 1st week i get 2 protein drinks a day and a lean cusine (300 cal. or less). then the 2nd week I go to 4 drinks a day. All the SF popsicles, jello and broth I want for the 2 week period. Its very interesting how the diets vary! I'm not looking forward to it at all.

Hi Johnny, Good luck to you! My advice to you is to not patiently wait for your insurance company. They may try to put you off to save money (they'll save 10% by putting you off til Jan). If you aren't getting answers, call, call, call! My insurance was suppose to have an answer within 30 days and it was 6 weeks! The last 2 weeks I called every day. Again good luck to you!

I'm from just north of Nashville, I'm having my surgery at Baptist by Dr Lynk. Nice to meet another tennessean! Go Titans!!

I'm soooo happy to join the December goup! I'm scheduled for December 17th. Hubby and I have decided to have a nice quiet Christmas at home this year, thus not having to either answer questions about why I'm not eating, or just being able to avoid all the stuff! I'll be watching for you guys that are at the beginning of the month, and sharing in your progress! Good luck to all you December bandsters!!!:thumbup: Molly

Hi there! I go in 2 days before you! I'm scheduled for December 17th! I'm also excited, scared, nervous, but mostly ready to do this! I'm like everyone else, been on every diet known ect. Like everyone else, this has been a very serious decision. I'm very, very happy to join the December group! Molly

Whew! Finally my 9 month journey is coming to an end! I started researching lap band about a year ago after yet another failed attempt at weight loss (and about 1200.00) with yet another weight loss center. I quickly found this site and read, read, read. What a great place this is! I had to go thru a 6 month "physicial approved" diet, which was in my opinion stupid because I had been weighed 3 times a week for 8 months..anyway. I finally got approved this last Wednesday, met with my Dr. on Friday and am scheduled for December 17! I'm very happy, nervous, scared, and ready to get this show on the road! :cool: Whoohooo! to all the December bandsters! Can we keep in touch? Molly

I lost my tickerfactory thing, and I can't remember how to use it/put it on. can anyone help me? :cool:

I just got approved and I'm scheduled for Dec. 17th. I'm so ready for this. I'm very nervous, but I've been researching (reading here alot) and going thru the stupid 6 month thing for my insurance... but, it's over and I'm excited. Good luck to everyone!

For the first time in my life I'm NOT opening my mouth and telling everyone my business! I'm very afraid of the reactions, and don't want to have to defend myself. I'm nervous enough without everyone elses opinion. Good luck to you. Molly

Good luck! I wish I was that far along in the process!

Hi there! I'm starting my 3rd month of physician weight loss. LA Weightloss taught me about keeping a journal, and it really helps. I haven't lost any weight, but I haven't gained any!! I'm picking up my excercise, and hope that will help! Good luck! molly

hey Anitamc! I'm from the Hendersonville area! I'm approved for the surgery, but have to jump thru the insurance hoops. I'm on my second month of the physician approved diet. (no my year of LA weight loss didn't count). I'm going to Baptist for my surgery hopefully the first of december. I have found this is a great place for support and information. Lots of great people being really honest. Molly

Sil. That was a good question because I thought they would kinda guide me thru what I needed to do, and they didn't. They gave me the number and I had to make my own appointment. I thought they would call me and tell me what I needed to do. Keep track of all your stuff and ask questions. I missed out on about 2 months waiting on phone calls.

thanks for the replys. I really like this site for all the support you get. I have been a Water drinker for years.. It's all I drink. I can't stand the taste of all the artificial sweeterers and even splenda is awful to me, so I try to stay away from them. I have had to break down and start getting used to stuff like the lite yogurt..(yoplait key lime pie... yummy), and sugar free popsicles (if you eat them fast). I'm just kinda over it all right now. I went back to LA yesterday and got a new book and a pep talk, I'm trying! Molly

Hi there! Well.. here I am just marking time and doing my 6 months. I go for my second month 'weigh in" thursday. I'm down about 2 pounds (sigh). I just can't seem to motivate myself to anothe "diet". I did LA Weightloss for a year.. lost 20 pounds the first 6 months, and just started struggling again. I'm sooooo tired of it. I'm trying to get motivated again. Anyone out there looking at a November/December band date? Molly :biggrin:

Hey Telecia, thanks for the the tip for the marks and the new mask I'll check into it. I do hate the power outage! Your sleeping away and all of a sudden you have NO air!!! lol!

I work in mainly middle schools. I'm a dental hygienist, and I put dental sealants on kids teeth (with parents permission). I work in urban settings, and kids are just nasty. There are good ones in the mix, but after the first middle school I was in I came home and told my hubbby that in 5+years we were all gonna die! When these little so-and so's get out of school (flunk out) and find out that we are no longer going to spoon feed them, and that they will have to (gasp) work! It really is scary. I wish I had a cam-corder to record what I see on a daily basis. God bless all of you out there that teach! And bless you for what you do too. Just think that next year you'll be in so much better health! That's what keeps me going now. Molly