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ok here is what has been going on with me, on 9-10-08 i went for my first consultation it was alright once i got weighted i learned i lost 2lbs. was happy with that. met with the nurse p she was very nice told me that all test were done but, i need a stress test done. then she informed me that i need to lose 39lbs before surgery. that was alright as i thought it would be 50 she said i have to come back to see the dr. 10-28-08 and to try and lose as much weight as possible so that the dr. can scheduale the surgery. i said that is 6wks from now. i asked if anyone had gotten it all in - in such a short time she said yes or they had come real close. so i went and got the south beach diet book and will start walking in the park its about 3miles. will do that at least 3x's a week, then going to the gym and get a membership and try and do the tredmill and eliptical, then i bought the south beach workout tape to do at home maybe 2x's a wk. i have already sat down and made out a menu for the wk. so im gonna give it my all and see what happens. i go back and see the dietion in 2wks. so i would really like some infor on what you did and eat before you got band in order to lose the weight. dab i know that u have lost alot can you tell me some of the excerise that u did. i really want to get a date when i see the dr on oct. 28th. i gotta move it, move it:thumbup:

im so proud of you, your doing a great job keep up the good work you inspire me to try and do as good. at least i hope i do.

not bad dab, i would have thought the we would be eating more but, that is ok. in average how much weight do u lose in a month. today i eat b-1 naked juice Protein drink s-some sunflower seeds l-1naked juice mango drink d-2 itailion sausages, cauleflower and cheese im starting the south beach diet on monday.

hey gg2007, how are you feeling? im so happy that you finally did it. i wish you the best and let me know how the first 4wks went that is very important for those of us that have not had it.

im getting better at it, trying to get in the habit of eating 3x's a day. i have been doing alright.

i thought i would try some thing new and write down what i eat today just get an ideal i how much im eating and what im eating for my size. and i haven't been band yet. b peach smoothie(lite) 90 cal s 2 Peanut Butter Cookies l 1 asian chix salad w/lite itail. dressing 1 lg ice tea with ice d 1 boneless chix breast baked w/corn s will have a smoothie and 1 peanut butter cookie maybe i haven't had dinner yet or the last snack but, for right now i feel ok im not hungry. my thing is i never eat Breakfast or lunch for that matter. i usually dont eat any thing until about after 5 pm then is junk food or some thing. i know i have to change that. working on it now:teeth_smile:

hi danielle, thanks for writing back. i have read all the posts here of people that are of my size or bigger and it is really encourageing. was wondering from the time that everone filled out the application and turned it in up until when they had there first cons. does it matter if you are bigger than when you turned the application in. this will be my first weigh in on the 10th and i must say im scared as hell. i met this lady that is also planning on doing the lapband and she said she is surprised that the dr will even give it to me basted on my size as her daughter is smaller than me and he wouldn't do her unless she got the gasno. is started thinking what if i get there and they turn me down. i know this is just me thinking crazy. its hard being this big and know that you have to do something or else. seems like the people to i love the most doesn't understand why i need to do this. trueth is im doing it for me and my kids. NO BODY IS GONNA RAISE MY KIDS THE WAY I DO IF IM NOT AROUND. and that scares me the most to just let go and eat and my health turns for the worst and they take my kids or worst i die and someone else raise them. i have to nip it in the bud now as they are little now i dont want them to go through the things i did because im big. how can i tell them to eat healthy and i dont. so i went and bought a journal to write down every thing that goes into my mouth. i hope i do as good as all you have. i plan to do Water arobics and walk at the park also.

hi everybody, i love reading everyones posts its really encouraging for others that have not been banded. and for newgirlwithaband u have done a great job. i was wondering for the people that have 200 or more to lose or have loose that and more can you tell me what you eat, and what excersises you did? also how much calorie intake was ya allowed? yes i do read what a person that has only 70lbs or so to lose but have not heard from a person of my size and how they did it and what they ate and amount after being band.

hey dab, i like gaterade. i just found out that slenda has flavored sugar. plus i heard that if you us crystal lite that counts as Water.

i do to! the one that is by dr ortiz is lapband only try it so far it is good.

hi all, glad to see that everyone has started back posting. and to who'syadaddy thank for the inspiration. i to have alot of weight to lose. how ever i have been reading around on here and no one has said any thing about this. i hate Water what else can i drink? i have tried the aqufina flavored water it ok but, costly. i have not been banded either. started keeping a food journal this month and trying to cut down and doing the chew thing but, its hard to hold the food in your mouth for 20 chews. but im gonna keep trying till i get it right.

hi i have read so far a book by layla ail i think and lap band for life and the one some one already metioned and today started reading "weightloss surgery with adjustable gastric band" by robert sewell and linda rohrbough

hey hun i know today is the start of your new life and i just wanted to say good luck with it and i wish you all the best. how did the surgery go? and how are you feeling?

thanks so much flowers, that really helped me out alot. was wondering if you knew the name if the book you were reading and what does gi mean. that is kind of what formula 40-30-30 does it tells you the things you can eat and what you cant. it has a 21 day flush section also and it says its safe for the whole family to use. also shows you how to make protein shakes and it has 30% protein in it.

thanks for all of the responces. i want to try the formula 40-30-30 but, not sure what the doctor will say. i know at the seminar dr. said read the first 135 pages then reread. how did everyone do on the south beach diet or did you also try some thing else. how much did every one loss on it?

hi my name is china, i was wondering if anyone has a south beach diet book that they are no longer need. as my dr. requires you to do the south beach diet. and i dont want to buy one and im only gonna use it for a short time. if so please let me know :smile2: thank you

hi gg2007 thanks for responding. i know it can be done and it will be done again. just happy to be getting the ball rolling. i feel like im finally moving toward the pot of gold and for once it fells damn good. i know it wont be easy but, at least im hadleing it. tell me are you scared? trying to work on changeing things now so its not that hard for me when the time comes. went to go and buy the south beach diet book but, the store wasn't open yet. then i ordered the lapband companion today. and i plan on starting back walking around delaware park again. maybe we can keep in touch. good luck with the surgery.

he everyone my name is china, I'm a newbie here have been lerking around here for a while just thought that i would come in and say. well i went the seminar last night and it was alright. have talked it over with my mom and have decided to get the lapband. all test are done except for the phyco. one go on the 9-02-08 and them im done. i have a long time or wait ahead of me but, im ok. for some reason i woke up excited. my old man is not supportive of this im not happy about it but, im not doing it for him. he seems to think eating lettuce and water is all that i need. any ways i have alot to lose but feel that i can and will do it. have about 200-235 to lose.

good luck traysaq that is a great attitude to have. me i have not been banded either. and i to have alot of weight to lose. but, i feel that i can do. yes i do feel scared but, if i dont do it im scared i will die and the thought of not being around for my kids scares me more. keep me posted on how every thing is going. tell me some thing are you reading any books? i think i want to buy this book called the lapband companion.

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hi they have a part on here under dr.s of alot of people from buffalo you should go read it you will learn alot. at this moment im to am just starting. maybe we can get together at the park some times and walk said i wanted to start but dont have any one to walk with. my name is china