swcfolksinger

Hi all - I'm being banded soon here in the Houston area. I'm an admin by trade, but I go to school full time as well. (nothing like burning the candle at both ends.) I've been married for 5 years to an amazing man (though a bit clurless when it comes to Weight issues) and have a stepdaughter that is the absolute light of my life. We are all a little chaotic with some very active hobbies, 2 large dogs and even my mom living with us (asian and in her late 70's) just for good measure. I have a very diverse set of hobbies. I LOVE music and sing as often as I can (the whole student and work thing) as well as embroidery, weaving, and cooking. I've kept my 99% of the people I know in the dark when it comes to this. I've dealt with a lot of ridicule (including from dear old mom) so I'm remaining very tight lipped. My husband, and 1 friend who has already been banded know. That is it. I'm dealing with PCOS issues, and trying to get pregnant. (after surgery and WL) and asthma... (I'm just a mess LOL!) Hope everyone is doing well... I look forward to hearing from you! ~Folk

My Birthday was 7/18. I'm getting banded the day after you on the 29th! Yes - that is an amazing b-day gift! you deserve it.

I found mine at the local grocery store. I've now tried more flavors of the EAS AdvantEDGE and I really like them! I just had one this am mixed with ice... It was like having my morning coffee!! I'm a happy camper! ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~

Hi guys! I started my pre-op diet today. I'll be banded 7/29/08 and I'm scared as the dickens! I had a question about shakes. I found one that I really like... tastes like chocolate milk to me (woohoo!!) Its EAS AdvantEDGE Carb Control. The Dr. recommended adkins advantage shakes... and I simply can't stomach them. I can't tell if there is any real difference in nutritional value etc, and got a non answer when I called and spoke to the nurse, so I thought that I would ask the Veterans for advice. Thanks all! ~Folk

to the list that are not telling others. My husbad, one coworker I trust, and a friend who has gone through it are the only ones I have talked about it to. My mother lives with us, but we are not telling her. As much as I love her... she is so caustic to me/ weight/ etc that I just can't handle anything else she dishes out.

If your body is converting fat to muscle, then you are not going to see change on the scale... or not as much. You have to remember that Muscle weighs I think - 3 times more than fat. And... all the muscle mass will burn more fat and for a longer amount of time. Hope that helps. ~Folk

I have had severe Asthma most of my life. The heavier I am - the worse it is. I'm hoping that banding will aid in my maintaning my asthma in a healthy manner.

Hi everyone. I'm a 33 yr old who has been researching this for about 2yrs. I do have a surgery date of 7/30 - and I'm still terrified. I'm 5'0" and weighed in at 300LB at my Dr appt a week ago. I know this is a good decission for me... but I am hoping that getting to know others who have already been there will make this a little easier. :biggrin: Thanks ~Folk