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hey everybody, well went to the first appointment today it was alright met with the dietion and the physical theropist and the nurse and it was alright. i have to lose 39lbs before surgery. i go back and met with dr. hoffman in 6wks. so she said try and lose as much as possible in those 6 wks so we can get the surgery date. i said has anyone ever done in it that short of a time she said all the time. i have to get a stress test and all test are done. so im gonna work my a$$ off for the next few wks. i was wondering if anyone has a south beach diet book laying around that there no longer useing.

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.

also does anyone know when the next support meeting is? i would like to attend one.

hey everybody, no real updates my way just wanted to say hey and see how everyone is doing. i have started reading this book about lap band called weightloss surgery with the adjustable gastric band by robert sewell and linda rohrbough its a good book. but i like reading it here better. take care everyone

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.

ok here is what i did after makeing my tickler go the the begining of the tickler and double click the left side of the mouse that will highlight it then press and hold down the button that says ctrl along with the button c that copys it then type in lapbandtalk.com then click quick links and stroll downt to settings and click it when you get there you gone go in the big box like the one that we type each other in click in and hold down the botton that says ctrl along with the v key and you should see it them.

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

hi lapband family, went and had my psy. test done with dr. lelito today at 1 pm and he seem alright. then had to do a true and false test that was 370 questions long. i was crazy i must say. but over all i was there about almost 2 hours. not bad! then went to the book store and grabbed a lapband book called "weightlosdd surgery with adjustable gastric band" by dr. robert sewell and linda rohrbough. so far seems like an alright book. also read the ali one and lapband for life. go for my conceltation on the 10th so talk to ya later.

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?

good morning all, had to take a min. out to post. today is my sons b-day and he is driving me crazy. go for my pyh. test tomorrow dont know what to expect so i guess im alittle worried. just hope i pass. and that is great news lindatatu

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.

can you come even if you have not been banded yet? if so i will be at the next one

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

hey laugh alittle where you been have not heard or seen you post in a while. how have you been? i did get dr hoffman thank you for telling me about him also. after reading yours and everyone elses post i know he was the one for me. i spoke with im for a moment at the seminar. seems very nice.

good morning lapband family, ok updates called the clinic monday left a message for brenda ricks and stressed there after. this morning got a call from melissa with an appointment for september 10th at 9am. i feel totally relieved. feel like some things going on now. go for the phyco test on the 9-02-08 with dr. l. i see alot of u have gone to see him so what can i expect?. also here is another big question i know everyone did the south beach diet but, does it have to be that one. i would prefer to do the formula 40-30-30. and when i go see the np what can i expect there?. does anyone attend weight watchers? was thinking about joining there. went to the gym last night an im sore as hell this morning. well i have talked to much so talk with everyone later.

hi everyone, val ok girl i wanna start walking again. and why did they put u back on liquids? bandofgold just let me know and can you ask for more to be put in. let me know when the next support meeting is and i will come. also called today to see if i could get a appointment could not get through. left a message with someone named brenda ricks. does any one know the number that u call to make an appointment.

hi bandofgold, i have not been called to come in yet, just went to the seminar and the 21st. so if i dont hear from them by friday at least then i will call them as im ready to get it over with. question where do you live? if you live here in buffalo maybe we can meet some other time and have a protien shake or some thing at the hospital.

well go get my book in the morning im excited. have been watching and noticed that no one is posting lately so i just wrote to say hi and see how every one is doing?

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.