MaryGnu

Saw my surgeon (Dr. Emma Patterson) last week. All is a go so far. Am waiting now for the insurance pre-auth for the surgery itself and then that all important date. At this point, I have been asked to lose 10-15 lbs prior to surgery. That is ok with me. I do have a question though... Are lettuce/vegetable salads a no-no? Am looking forward to this new step in my lifes journey. Have been walking 3 times a week as well as slowing down my food consumption and listening to my body as it tells me I am full. Thanks in advance for the information regarding salads.

Hello, I don't have a surgery date yet. My file went to them a couple of weeks ago. I have been torn about whether to have the lap band or RNY. What do you have to say? Of course each of us is our own different self, but in general why did you choose the method you used? I have been excercising, walking, regularly 2 to 3 times per week and increasing the time daily. I have a pedometer that records steps and miles but also time and steps spent steadily walking. Cool tool. I seem to be more inclined to excercise when I am challenging myself. I find that I enjoy the walks and am not inclined to talk myself out of them. Today I baked and found myself without even thinking about it nibbling on cookie dough and banana bread dough. It dawned on my later what I had been doing. Habits..bad habits are stinkers. Enough for now. Just know that I am excited about this whole process and am looking forward to each of the steps.:confused_smile: