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That's a good question. What is the 64-60 Part. Is that the amount of Protein needed daily?

Congrats on the date. Your getting your band before i do. I get mine on April 6. You picked the right place on forum to write. Great support here. I haven't been given instructions yet on pre-op diet but i think i'll call Monday. I think i'm ok though because i've lost about 42 pounds since Thanksgiving. Best of Wishes Greg

My insurance does cover it (when it wants to), so me and my wife decided to go to Tijuana Mexico and get it done. We are selfpay and cheaper in Mexico than in the U.S. She had hers done in November 2008 And mine will be done April 6 2009.

I read the Men's Forum and the Powder room. I learn things from both but i will admit the Powder Room is more entertaining. We could use some shaking up in here.

Hi, I'm from Alabama also. (Anniston that is). I am self-pay so i am scheduled to go for surgery on April 6 in Tijuana Mexico. I am going to Dr. Ortiz at the OCC center. Best of luck to all.

Just got below 300 myself. Getting banded in less than 6 weeks.

Couldn't have said it better myself. Been married 20 years and want to live a long and happy life and watch grandkids grow up 1day.

Hope your mom is doing well

Having my surgery in Tijuana April 6. Wife had hers done there in Nov. She paid $8000 and I'm paying $7500 because of 2nd surgery. I've seen it for cheaper and they are probably good but I know you could not ask for a better clinic. Our Doctor is Dr. Ortiz at the Obeciety Control Center. Dr. Dewitt in Birmingham is doing my wifes fills and I will use him also. My wife said Dr. Dewitt told her he did the surgery for $11,500. She was really pleased with him. PM me if you would like more info on Mexico. We would be glad to help. Best of luck.

Good job Jason. Hope i do as well as you are doing when i'm banded.

congrats. Thats wonderful

There hasn't been much activity here in a few days. I was checking in to see how everyone is doing. I hope all is well and everybody has good news to report on their weght loss.

Kanning, the Anniston meeting was pretty fun. Would have been more fun if we could have met some of the people from this forum. Maybe next time. I learned things to look for on labels of food. The bad thing i learned is that the foods i like to eat the most are the foods i don't need to be eating. One of the people running the group class wants everybody to keep a journal of your weight and food intake. He also talked about getting other people to come and talk and getting up a get together at Oxford Lake on a Saturday for a walk around the lake. I think me and my wife were the only lapband people there the others were gastric bypass patients. But over all it was fun and planning on going next month. Sorry your sick.

Just joined the 40+ gang today. I don't feel that old i mostly feel worn out by the end of the day. Getting banded in 7 weeks. I've lost 40 pds. since Thanksgiving but still have about 110 to go, but it's a start.

Just joined the Over The Hill Gang Happy 40th birthday to me. Has anyone tried the Walmart brand Fiber bars (Benefit) the oats and Peanut Butter bars are awesome. The chocolate bars are good also. They have 130 calories, 10 grams of fiber (35% of daily value), 4 Protein. The best thing $2 A box.

Just wondering if anyone is going to the support group meeting tomorrow night at 6pm in anniston?

Your on a roll now. Keep up the good work!!

welcome to the forum.

Hi. I want in to. I'll be banded April 6, 2009 in Mexico by Dr. Ortiz. Been on a diet (not as strict as I should be), but I have went from 342 to 302, and from a 48 waist to a 44 waist. Been holding my own for a bout 3 weeks now and I'm getting ready to get tougher on myself. Need the group help after banded. Good luck to all and I believe were all winners!!

welcome to the forum.

Just seen your post. Sorry i'm late but welcome to the forum. I believe Dr.Dewitt is the doctor my wife uses for her fills. She liked him very much. Keep everybody posted with your success.

When did you have surgery? --- February 14, 2008

Where did you have surgery? --- Marshall Medical North Guntersville, AL

Who performed your surgery? --- Dr. Stephen Britt/Dr. John Groves assisting

When is your first fill? --- March 20, 2008

When is second fill? --- May 1, 2008

Where: Mexico

Who: By Dr. Ortiz at the OCC

When: April 6, 2009

First Fill: Sometime in June

Kanning. congrats on one year. I'm 2months 5 days away from band land.

My doctor wants me to loose 5 percent of my weight. When my wife had the band installed in Nov. 08, I had the doctor weigh me. I weighed 340. I decided then to start a diet. I'm having surgery April 6 09, and I wegh 302 with over 2 months left before surgery. Should I do the strict liquid diet or should I keep doing what I'm doing? I have already lost about 11 percent of my weight.

Ladyjp, Sorry if I missled you. I don't have a fill yet because I haven't got the band yet. I get the band April 6. in Mexico. On the other hand My wife had her fill about 2 weeks ago and even though a bite here and there might get a little stuck, she said it is still the best thing in the world to be really full. Have you tried to take in more Protein and fiber? I know it seems like men loose faster (I here that all the time from my wife) but her weight loss increased when she upped hers as well. I have slowly turned my food addiction to the LBT addiction. I am so amazed at the success pictures of the before and after. I think that inspires me as much as anything because I know we're the next to succeed. Keep me posted on your loss because we all need each others support.

Ladyjp, Welcome to the forum. I haven't had surgery yet either. My wife had hers 11-20-08. Mine is scheduled for 4-6-09. I got the nurse to weigh me when wife went so started ticker then. It's amazing that high Protein and high Fiber and low carbs really works for me. Icall it my pre-op pre-op since it will be 5 months. Started out 342 weighed this morning 301.4. Can't wait to be under 300 again. I want to be under 290 by April but I think I've done great concidering Thanksgiving and Christmas. As people has posted, My knees and ankles thank me everyday. Good look on your journey and looking forward to seeing your success.