MrRiceGuy

I love this thread. I get banded tomorrow. So, no big victories yet, but since I started my liquid diet, my pants are fitting looser. I think I already lost 17lbs.

'Love doctor' advice for girls, Date a Nerd! I use that term loosely, but engineers, scientists, intellects, etc.

I'm not just saying that because I'm a computer scientist, but because other groups have socially suffered like overweight people. Most nerds have trouble in the romance dept because they're shy and afraid of rejection, too. But one thing I can vouch for is nerds treat their dates like Gods/Goddesses because they don't get many opportunities so they make the best of it.

As far as looks, there ARE good looking nerds, too. If you're wanting to connect to someone on more than just a physical level, it's a good route.

I've recommended a lot of my female friends this route, and have a 100% satisfaction rate thus far.

...Just a thought!

I'm from Las Vegas but now live in Ridgecrest, CA

I hope all went well for those who are getting their surgery today.

But, OMG! My surgery is tomorrow! I'm driving to L.A. area after work today. I'm about to pee myself I'm so nervous. I can't stop shaking my legs... err!

I've been pondering the same thing... and I've come to the result similar to the comments above... you don't have to lie. Tell your friends that you eat less, you watch what you eat, and you've been taking better care of yourself. The band doesn't have to be a part of the conversation.

As for the scars on your belly, I do like the gallbladder removal or hernia fixes mentioned. Smart!

Well, I'm getting banded this Friday (the 13th :thumbup:) so I have no after photos. I started an album of the worst pics of me I can find because I didn't have time to suck in my gut. Those are my "before" pictures.

I'm going to do something a little more depressing... I'm going to post photos of SKINNY me when I was thinner as a GOAL pictures.

These pictures are ordered in order of milestones:

Me post-college - 290lbs:

Pre-College (I'm the one of the left with the lifeguard tan) - 215lbs:

Is it possible I can ever make it back to that???

I love this thread. My surgery is this Friday and since I'm going to fast all day on Thursday, the past couple days have been my BUCKET LIST DAYS.

Fri

- All I Can Eat Sushi

Sat

- BBQ Ribs

- Fried Rice

- Diet Cola

Sun

- Ultimate Bacon Cheeseburger from Jack in the Box

- Curly Fries

- Diet Cola

Monday

- Jalepeno Cheesebread

Tuesday

- Sicilian pizza

- chips and salsa

Wednesday (last chance)

- All I Can Eat Sushi

The worst part is this isn't really a bucket list, just another week in my life. After writing it all down and recapping, I'm starting to realize why I need this band. :thumbup:

I know how you feel... my surgery is Friday the 13th. I'm really nervous but excited. I think what's scariest for me is that I didn't know my surgery date until yesterday. I have been preparing for weeks, kind of. But as soon as my insurance got cleared, they we're like, "we can do it this week". So, you're not in this boat alone.

I guess I'm a February bandster... I didn't know until Monday. I got my insurance clearance on Monday, Feb 9, and am already scheduled for surgery for Feb 13 (Friday the 13th). Is that too soon? I'm stoked and anxious all at once.

Holy heck! I already got my insurance verification as of Monday. I'm getting banded this Friday. It all seems to be going so fast, now. I'm a little nervous.

I found an interesting blog. It isn't from Lap Band, but this guy went from obese to six pack:

Mr. Low Body Fat’s Blog

wow, that's a great question that i never asked my doctor about. but i figure, you can't even use a straw immediately after surgery, so i'd assume the same with the cpap. i'd assume after the stitches heal, you can use your cpap. if no one answers, i'll ask my doctor this weekend when i see him (if i remember).

I talked to the dietitian yesterday said 30 min post meal. But yea, 2 hours is too long. You can also do ice chips or small sips if your "dying".

Hello All! My name is RJ and I'm a MO person in Ridgecrest, CA. I've been on the forums for a couple days (weeks?) researching Lap Band results, and I must say I'm impressed.

I went in for my first free seminar on Wednesday, Jan 7 with Dr. Michael Feiz. He did an especially good job to get me hyped up to get a band and lose weight. Who would have thought a surgeon would be such a good sales man?

Anyway, I don't have an exact date for my procedure at this point, but the wheels are in motion, and chances are I'll be banded with a Realize Band within the next month. My insurance is covering all but $4000... is that normal? Seems like it's a little over priced with this doctor. Anyway, I'll post my updates as I get them.

All in all, I'm happy to be in this community and support and share my experiences with all.

I too have blue cross of california... please let me know how it works out for you. it's my ultimate deciding factor if insurance will cover.

This is a dumb question, but has anyone heard of any success stories or information on if it's possible (and if anyone on here has done it) to go from being obese, to having a six pack. I realize it's a big dream to have, but if someone has done it, it would be interesting to me.

Congratulations! Keep up the good work.

But my band slipped and I gained back almost 50lbs...So don't just make lists, really do those things b/c it was awesome while it lasted.

Very well put! My goals are pretty similar to others, tattoo, sky diving, buy a new skinny-me wardrobe.

This thread is cracking me up. But one thing I can vouch for to all the guys is that as you lose lbs, you gain inches, and the same the other direction. I used to be ~150 lbs lighter that I am today, and I still remember how it "used to be". I'm getting banded soon... so hopefully I'll drop 150 (or more) and relive the glory days and some.

Awesome. Thanks for the feedback. I've seen a variety of people on here post pics of their incisions, and some drs use stitches, some staples, and some skin adhesive (glue). What did Dr. Feiz use for u?

please post ur results from Dr Feiz, because that's who i've been looking at getting mine done with.