OnTheWay to Thin

I have decided on the lapband because it is not nearly as intrusive as something like the GB, I did not want my digestion rerouted and the possible complications. My mother before she died had absorption problems and had not had a WLS surgery, just in case I have similar issues as I age I felt the lapband was good because it was adjustable and if absolutely necessary reversable. That being said I dont want to lose it but if I had to it would be dooable. For the diet I am getting my band tomorrow, I had to lose at least 10 lbs in 20 days, I did it by going on a very strict 1100-1200 calorie a day diet, focusing on lean meat, veg and fruit. I had no pasta, no bread, no rice, no potatoes, no starch of any kind. I actually lost 13.5 lbs or so in 20 days. Hope this helps.

take a look at this web site, it explains. Upside-Down Stomach (Gastric Volvulus) Hope this helps you to understand what they are talking about.

I would stick with the specialists in wls, although your doctor could probably do it if he did not have the correct training he could also puncture your port line and then you would have to have another surgery.

if you have a vitamix that is far better than a bullet, so you are good.

I think our bodies are so used to getting so much more from us that they are just rebelling a bit. Loss of soda, calories, food, sugar, caffein, lots of reasons to be cranky.

WOW that is sad in so many ways. I do my surgery tomorrow.. YIKES, a bit nervous, but also want it overwith... then the fun begins...

I had the issue with being cold, weird I never have that issue. I am in menopause and had not had a periond since January but right after I started preop bam here it came. My doctor said when you lose weight the fat has stores of estrogen that may cause period abnormalities. Sleep that is anxiety for me, tomorrow is my surgery YIKES! Hang in there.

That is not enough nutrition to keep you healthy, definately call your doctor, I suspect you have misunderstood your instructions, normally full clear liquid diets include broth, jello, clear fruit juice like apple and white grape, if you dont eat more than what you mentioed you are going to pass out very soon! LOL seriously call your doctor, that does not sound right.

Hi I am in your neck of the woods and being banded next week. I would definately not add any more food until this passes and try to stick with liquids so you dont dehydrate. If you are not in pain or anything you are probably safe to wait until tomorrow to talk to the doctor but explain what you did and how you feel so he can check you out.

the doctor/surgery center is definately in breach of contract if they are a participating or contracted provider with your insurance. So you have recourse, it just sucks that it will mess up your surgery date. Good luck with finding a way around this. I agree with Parrot, ask your insurance company for a referral and then also let them know that their doctor refused you service. They need to kick them out of their program. But also do file al complaint with the insurance commissioner, this is an unethical practice.

rolls of quarters in your pockets... belts, wallets that sort of thing as well. heavy shoes or boots.

Hi Tina I am very close in stats, I am 48, I am taller but my bmi and all is similar, I have high blood pressure and arthritis, I have bcbc of Mass and they approved me pretty quickly, I go in for lap band next week. I am excited and nervous, but know this is the right thing for me. Good luck with your approval process.

Funny I was told no dark or bright polish of any color but light or semi sheer color was fine. I also have acrylic on my nails and they said that was fine.

I am with you all I am the 28th and in one way wish it would be here and over with in another not so much. LOL I am doing good on the pre op diet, dr wanted me to lose 10 lbs and as of today I have done that since my last visit, 14 or so overall. So I have 8 more days or so so I guess I can drop another lb or 2 in that time.

Steve - I dont think I meant it like you took it, I meant it was reversable in the event there was an unforseen complication that made it necessary, after all the trouble I have had to get the band I dont want to give it up. But unlike the GB or BS you cant undo that once it is done, so if there are major problems or complications you can't sew the stomach back together. I agree this is big business and it is a lot about money and all that, but I am ok with that if it gives me tools I can use to end my battle with weight gain once and for all.

I understand about the foods other family members keep,or want, but you cant make a decision for your husband to lose weight, weight loss is a very personal decision and will only happen when he is ready to do it. So if I may offer a bit of advice, be very careful about trying to put him on your diet. Overall, as a family we are making better food choices because of what I cook, but I still have to be mindful that my husband and son are not getting banded and have not made the decision to lose weight. If I try to force this on them they will likely revolt and that is not the way to gain cooperation.

Good luck, I know how hard it is to try and lose under the gun like that. Insurance sometimes does not make a lot of sense, but you are committed and that is half the battle. We will be sending positive thoughts your way.

God that cracks me up and gave me something to worry about before next week, being nervous about surgery I never considered that aspect... LOL

I am in week 3 of my preop diet and I can so relate, I am being banded next week. It does get easier, after a few days your body seems to get used to the new reality and does not complain as loudly. I am curious does your doctor require a liquid diet for 6 week or are you just doing it because of the amount of weight you need to lose first? I am doing 1200 calories a day and having good steady weight loss so I hope my doctor is pleased with that on surgery day. The last 3 days before surgery are full liquids.

Hi I am 48 and getting the band next week. I know how tought this decision is, I tend to investigate and research the heck out of everything and I understand your concerns. I do agree with the above though, there are so many happy and successful banded people but they are out there living their lives and having fun now that they have lost their weight rather than being on here telling us how happy they are. Does that make sense? For me this seems to make the most sense, I have lost 100lbs several times and gained it back, so I know I can lose weight just cant keep it off, so for me this seems like the best thing I could do, as it will help me with the part I have issues with. Good luck with your decision.

It is not an easy decision, I like you have struggled with the way to go and have decided and am schedled for the band next week. Why, it is reversable, it is less invasive surgry, I have always been able to lose weight but not able to keep it off, my girlfriend had this surgery and has had very positive results. While you hear a lot of horor stories on LBT I think that the actual overall percentage of difficulties is pretty small and often due to not following the program correctly. Of course there are some unavoidable issues as well but I consider the risk of those to be less than the risk of staying this weight and facing the related health consequences of that. Good luck on your decision.

I have done the same as you and have often had 2-3 sizes in my closet then a stash elsewhere when clothes no longer fit in the closet. But after talking to the psyc dr I decided that was pretty self defeating so this time as I undergrow it it is gone... no more 3 sizes of clothes, it will hold me much more accountable if my clothes suddenly start fitting differently and I have nothing else to go into. I will have to face it and deal with it which for me I think is healthier. I am also going to continue to weigh, I think the last time I lost weight my downfall was those 2 things, having "fat clothes" in the closet and not weighing so I did not have to face how bad it was getting as I climbed up. My surgery is next week but my husband has been eating much healthier since I have started dieting (at least at home) and he says he feels like he can now drop some of the extra weight he has picked up as well. (he needs to lose 40 lbs or so). Good luck to you.

Pasta, pizza, potatoes, pecan pie, garlic bread, really all kinds of bread, waffels, homemade mac n cheese. I am not too bad on sweets but there are certain foods I love. So I am hoping I will be able to occasionally have some of the above foods. What I wont miss, knees that hurt, back that hurts, having to get shots in my knee every 5-6 mos just so I can walk, airplane seats, airplane bathrooms, rv bathrooms, booths in restaurants, lane bryant & avenue LOL, being considered morbidly obese or even obese, being able to get up from the floor without the aid of a fork lift LOL, so I try to think of those things as I am missing some of the above. My surgery is next week, I am down 13 lbs on preop diet and allready can tell the different in the worst of my knees...

You are a bit on the slow side, but you are losing and that is the important thing. That being said, how many calories are you eating a day? Have you had fills? Are you exercising? What is your typical food on a typical day?

It depends on if your insurance covered the surgery to begin with, if they did they generally cover complications, if the did not then they will also exclude any related complications.