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Hi Nat :biggrin2: When I went to The Heartlands I got weighed , blood pressure taken by the nurse . I then seen the surgeons right hand man , we spoke about my obese life and how I had tried all diets and prescibed diet pills to no sucess . He asked me what I knew about the lap band surgery and we spoke about the whole new approach to life and diet . He offered me the surgery more or less straight away , due to my bmi being 51 . I then went to a seminar with the dietician , again spoke about healthy foods and how to look after your band , we seen an animated band operation and that was that ! Wishing u the best of luck Sas x

What one do u use ? And wat seems to be the best ? any info on Protein powders wud be helpful , do u jazz it up with anything ? to make it tastier or even bearable IM still pre op , just wanting to know so I can get it in ready ! best wishes Sas xx:thumbup:

Hi there everyone ... New to LBT , although been a member of another WLS forum for some time , But its more for gastric bypass patients .(RNY) Decided to Join this and give it a whirl . Im still pre op , 7 weeks to go and on a healthy eating plan need to loose between 1 - stones before surgery . I just carnt wait for my NEW life now !:thumbup: Hoping your all well tc Sas x

Thanks Hunny and CONGRATS on ya pregnancy ! Wishing u a healthy and happy time . Sas x

Yeh ! sure keep in touch and I will keep u updated ! The heartlands seemed great and I heard very glowing reports about Dr Super and the care at the Heartlands , Hence I chose that Hospital . I had the choice of another , but I spoke to a patient of Dr Supers whos is local to me and he had nothing but praise ! I have only been there once for my first appointment back in May , I have my pre op in 4 weeks so I will let u know how it was . Tc Sas x:rolleyes2:

Just wanted to wish u luck and a healthy & speedy recovery hunny ! Tc Sas x

I personally think there are much more risks in being obese than band complications ! We all know the comorbidities that come with obesity eh .... I think these outweigh the risks & possible complications . And yes I think most surgeons use the stitch band to stomach nowdays to avoid slippage . Hoping u make the right decision for yourself Choosing WLS and which type is a very personal decision helped along with health care professional recommendations, which type of surgery is going to be best suited and sucessful for you ! Tc Sas x:thumbup:

Cheers Wanda ! for your feedback , Im in the Uk and Im guessing the names will differ . The whey Protein I have heard better reports of than the normal protein ! I intend to go to the health shop and take a look and ask for some advice ! Cheers hun tc Sas x

Hi ya folks :cool2: Im a Sept bandster too , new to LBT although been a member of another WLS forum for some time , which I thought was more for RNY bypass patients . How exciting is this the very thought of getting a happy & healthy lifestyle . Although patience isnt one of my best qualities :w00t: 49 days to go This isnt the easy way out , its the only way out for most of us eh ! tc Sas x

Im having surgery on 26th Sept at the Heartlands Under Dr Paul Super ! Not really sure about smoking , I guess they will check that out on my pre op , I only smoke socially , so I will also quit If they tell me I need to . I need to stop anyway ! so maybe this is the kick up the ass I need Tc Sas x

Cheers Susan ... Appreciate that ! I have tried to educate and research as much as possible , But I guess after surgery I will have loads of Q'S . TC Sas x:thumbup:

Hi ya . Im also new to this forum and still pre op . But congrats on ya surgery , wishing u a healthy & speedy recovery , and good luck with your new healthy life :thumbup: tc Sas x