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Thanks so much for the information. I am not able to see a surgeon right now so I was looking for some information on here and other sites. I have been on a liquid only diet for the past week. Just Slim Fast, pureed bean Soup and Water. I was pretty surprised to have restriction back so quickly.

I am very very guilty of "packing" it in. Especially these last 3 months. I lost restriction and thought oh well, I can eat more so I went for it. I know, BAD. This whole thing has scared me straight!

Thanks again!!!

I was just looking through to see what might be wrong with me. I think maybe I have this problem... Did the small portions work for you? I was doing OK but then lately I think I've been eating too much. And now I'm noticing that I feel like there is somethig at the base of my throat... and reflux at night. Makes me not want to lie flat. I'm going to go on slimfast for a week and see if that helps.

"NewMama29: I know exactly how you feel and I have not had a fill yet. I am in the mourning stage of foods I love and can have no more. My DH was having cashew chicken and my DD lo mein noodles with beef the other night. The smell, sight, and texture of those dishes were overwhelming and almost more than I could stand. My DH saw the look of longing in my eye and said he was so sorry and would not bring it home again. I know being healthy is better than any food, but I do miss it."

I know what you mean. What I've done a few times when it was just more than I could take was eat my meal so I wouldn't be too hungry and then I had a bite of their really good food. I was too full to eat any more but my nice full feeling came on an awesome bite of good food. and that yummy, yet not terribly healthy bite of a chimichanga, was sitting on top of some very healthy food. I hope it didn't corrupt it! lol

Hi - I was banded in July 2008 too and very happy to meet you all. I've read through most of your stories and can relate! I'm in my mid-30s and have never been skinny, but was never really overweight like I thought I was. I remember being a size 8 my freshman year of high school thinking I was so huge. I guess I fullfilled that prophecy because insurance just paid for my lapband. It's been 3.5 weeks and I go in for my first fill today. Bit nervous, but ready to feel restricted. Right now I can eat anything without problem.

I've not lost much weight yet. I didn't lose more than 2 lb on pre-op because the only change to the low-carb diet was taking out the fruit each morning. I did lose some the first week - 6 pounds on Clear Liquids and mushy food. That rocked! We'll see where I am after 3.5 weeks. A bit nervous that I've not lost much if anything. We'll see in a few hours!

I just got the news from Tricare today that I have been denied for the Lapband.

I'm really upset about it because it was something I was very much looking forward too, I even saved some of my "skinny jeans" just incase I would loose the weight.

They denied me because they said my co-morbidities were not severe enough. I have Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome, Plantar Fasciatis and Arthritis in my knees. But that's not good enough. Even though I wake up in the morning and can't walk because my feet hurt (the fascitis), it has to get bad to the point where I would need surgery for that before they would approve me. Or I would have to contract Diabitis from the Ovaraian Syndrome. Or IDK...have my knee amputated above the knee before I can get the Lapband. I'm so mad right now I'm typing fast and I know I just misspelled like 8 words in there.

I am 110 lbs overweight, in very much mental and physical pain because of it, and they don't see it! Supposedly I have to wait a min. of 6 months or even a year before I can reapply.

But the worst thing of all is dealing with my anxiety about my husband seeing me (with all the weight I've gained since he deployed) and not being attracted to me. It's enough to make me go insane.

I was denied at first too. I waited 6 months and applied again - going through all the other possible co-morbidities like sleep apnea, things I hadn't been checked for before. It was so frustrating because the denied me because of lack of comorbidities too.... I was like.. let's get this done and PREVENT those additional problems! Ah well, after the reapply I was approved and went right in. Very glad I waited to reapply instead of paying out of pocket but if I hadn't been approved that 2nd time then I would have cash payed.

Hang in there. I hope you find a solution before your hubby comes back or that you are so pleasantly surprised by how much he loves and wants you in any body. :cry_smile:

I'm early in this process and still focused on the pre-op diet but my friend had it several months ago and I remember her favorite Soup is tomatoe and I know she ate it during the liquid (not clear, but next step) phase.

Congrats!:thumbup:

I just got the pre-approval from insurance (so thankful I get some help with the cost) and I hope I'll have a surgery date in the next 2 or 3 weeks. I am hoping for 2 weeks because I will be traveling in 6 weeks and I'd like to feel pretty good on that trip. I do have a few questions but I'm not sure if this is correct or if I should post them seperately:

1) how soon after surgery would you feel like taking a plane ride with 3 kids age 5 and under?

2) I work from home, full-time, sitting at a desk. Do I really need to take a week off or do you think a couple of days might be OK, giving myself plenty of breaks and naps?

Looking forward to more searches throughout the site and having this community for support!:frown: