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Thank you so much for your advice. I agree that writing things down would definitely help. I'm hoping that tomorrow's fill is going to kick my butt into compliance but I guess that's a lot to ask for! (-: I'm in Houston too (Spring actually). We actually started very similarly but you've passed me way up on the weight loss - congrats on that!!! Kathi

I was banded in November and have had four fills. I don't think I'm at the point I need to be (fill-wise) and am having another fill tomorrow. I'd be lying if that the only thing I could use as an excuse though. I am just not doing this right!! I need to "re-start" from step 1 and need to get my head in to this. I t hink I would be so much more successful if I actually "worked the program." Has anyone been here??? I am so mad at myself for not doing the right thing. Anyone's advice is appreciated!!! (Please don't take this as an invitation to be nasty, I know this is all on me!)

I am hopefully getting banded on November 7th. I'm still waiting on the insurance company to send over the approval to the surgeon. I am so excited. My thoughts and best wishes to all of us!!!!

Hi all, thank you for taking the time to read this and hopefully provide some advice/insight. I know that every person is different, but generally, here's the situation. We just booked a vacation to Disney for Christmas week and I am so excited about it. At the same time though, I now weigh approximately 249 (although I've been on my protein shake diet for two days now). I am afraid that I won't be able to comfortably fit on the rides. (At 200 lbs four years ago, it was becoming a tight squeeze.) :wink_smile: I was hoping to lose as much as 35-40 pound before December 22nd. I am aiming at November 7th for lap band, pending the surgeon's receipt of the approval which is apparently on its way. With applied effort, what do you guys think? Could that be a realistic goal??

Hi all, thank you for taking the time to read this and hopefully provide some advice/insight. I know that every person is different, but generally, here's the situation. We just booked a vacation to Disney for Christmas week and I am so excited about it. At the same time though, I now weigh approximately 249 (although I've been on my protein shake diet for two days now). I am afraid that I won't be able to comfortably fit on the rides. (At 200 lbs four years ago, it was becoming a tight squeeze.) :wink_smile: I was hoping to lose as much as 35-40 pound before December 22nd. I am aiming at November 7th for lap band, pending the surgeon's receipt of the approval which is apparently on its way. With applied effort, what do you guys think? Could that be a realistic goal??

Hi there. Your post came up when I posted mine as something similar. I'm also from Spring and waiting for approval for the lap band surgery with Dr. Wilkenfeld. I am aiming at November 7th. Any advice, thoughts, information is greatly appreciated, especially since you've been through his program. I'm going the protein shake portion of it now. How quickly did you lose the weight? How are you fairing today? Sorry for so many questions, I just want to have realistic expectations here. (-: I appreciate your time in responding!

I see where you got your surgery date set. Congratulations!!! I'm still waiting for approval but I'm hoping!! Keep in touch and let me know how it goes!

Thank you for taking the time to respond and CONGRATULATIONS on your amazing weight loss. I am very excited to get started on this journey! I am still waiting for approval but am very hopeful because apparently my insurance is good and approves within 1-2 weeks. I'm seeing Dr. Wilkenfeld at I45 and 242, just in to Conroe. Have you ever heard of him? Again, thanks for the time in responding! kathi

Debbie, thanks so much for taking the time to respond and offer your words of encouragement. You know, it hit me about three weeks ago that I've spent an ENORMOUS amount of time negatively thinking/dieting/dealing with weight and I am so hopeful that taking this step will begin to put an end to that. I am very excited to get started!! Your weight loss is amazing!

Thank you for the welcome! Your weight loss is amazing! That's actually right where I want to be. I'm very excited! I am seeing Dr. Wilkenfeld there in Conroe at 242 and 45. Do you have any input on him?

Just found the website and what a Godsend!!! I am waiting for insurance approval - MD said it may be as soon as this Wednesday. I am very excited to begin this journey and make some new friends along the way. Best wishes to all you!!!