Diva Girl

Thanks for all your responses....and especially for the link, Yoda. After reading the link and all of the responses, it seems to be running 5-1 against telling. Anyone else want to weigh in on this (no pun intended)? My inclination is to tell - but then...if it doesn't "work" or I feel people are watching....I'll just freak out, I know it. I'd love to hear some more telling experiences.

....that is the question. Should I :speechles ? I'm being banded August 16 (yay!). I'm torn over whether or not to tell anyone. We're a very social couple and eat out with friends....they're certainly going to notice that we haven't invited them to dinner, or if we do, that I'm only drinking mine (and not the usual 18 gallons of wine, lol). They'll certainly notice that I haven't accepted any invitations, or if I do....that I bring pureed food. I have no problem abstaining from entertaining and being entertained for two months or so, until I can eat normal healthy food again but I don't want to offend anyone or keep putting them off. Certainly people will know that I'm losing. Am I to just tell them that I am eating smaller portions (ha ha)? I hate to lie but I just don't want to spend hours talking about it, you know? Tell me your experiences. Don't ask don't tell or tell all?

Yay! You're on your way! (hey, that rhymes)

Hi Moon, Because I am self-pay, I got a date pretty quickly (two months). I've heard good things about Humana. Good Luck with it.

August 15!!!! Dr. Alan Bradshaw - Mission Hospital, Asheville, NC I am so excited. And thrilled to find a group doing the band at the same timd as me. We can go through the strain of losing the weight for surgery together. I have about 10 pounds to go but I figure with the two weeks liquid diet before surgery, it should be do-able. Wouldn't it be horrible to get in there and weigh a pound more and then be denied your surgery date?!? We can do this. Yay. Lyn

When I went in for my information session at Mission Hospital in Asheville, NC....they had a sensational interview with Ms. Wilson from Heart. She spoke so eloquently about the surgery, it was one of the reasons I decided to go ahead with the procedure. She said that it isn't a complete solution but rather more a "tool" to use in the weight loss. I thought that was a pretty good description. She said that after the surgery the work continues. I'm really sad to hear that she's had the band removed (25% of people do), but since we haven't seen much of her lately, I figured something like that may have happened. *sigh* BUT.....her talent and music live on forever. I wish her well. Lyn

Trizzy.... I'm getting banded in August, too....and we'll both make a date next summer to ride Roller Coasters, Ferris Wheels and any darn thing we want at the amusement parks of our choice. We won't be afraid of booths in restaurants, seats in planes and rickety chairs. You're doing what you need to do. Good luck! Lyn

Hi Kathy and Mvpo, Greetings from the mountains where today it's 80 degrees and sunny. Pretty warm for up here. Thanks for the welcome. This is a great forum and I'm looking forward to getting "into it". Kathy....I don't know your friend Bosco....but to show you that I am in fact my age....I do remember the drink, Bosco! Remember the jingle? "I love Bosco...it's full of Vitamin c......mommy puts it in my milk....." oooops...I can't remember the last line. Anyway, thanks again for the welcome. Lyn

After viewing this site and all the people in volved in it, I'm starting to honestly think that this is going to happen. My goals for this week are: Lose 2 pounds :Dancing_biggrin: Take my measurements :confused_smile: Do a "before" picture

After viewing this site and all the people in volved in it, I'm starting to honestly think that this is going to happen. My goals for this week are: Lose 2 pounds Take my measurements Do a "before" picture

Hi Everyone... I just found this web site and forum today. Wow...this a great find this is! And then to find North Carolinians is an even bigger bonus. I just posted everything about me on the Introductions Forum but I'll kind of sum it up here: I'm 59 years old and have Lap Band scheduled for 8/15/06. Yay. I'm getting it done by Dr. Bradshaw at Mission. Like many of you, I have BCBS of NC and they won't pay, so I have to. The good news is that the surgery is scheduled pretty quickly...the bad news is that I have to lose the pre-op weight pronto. I look forward to getting to know you all. Lyn

Hi Everyone.... I'm new to this forum but it looks like I'll be checking in regularly before and after surgery. What a great source of knowledge and shared experiences. I have been scheduled for my Lap-Band Surgery August 15. I am VERY excited...although I have it hidden on my profile (some people have age prejudices), I'm 59 years old and have been dealing with weight issues since I was 9 years old. Up - down - up - down...well, you know the routine. When I inquired about gastric bypass at my current hospital (Mission in Asheville) they told me I was too old (Harumph) They then gave me information on the Lap-Band technique. After a lot of research, I became convinced that this is the surgery for me. Unfortunately, I have been informed that BCBS of NC will not cover the Lap-Band surgery, so I am forced into a self-pay situation. The up side of that is that the surgery is taking place soon. The down side of that is that I need to lose my pre-op weight pronto. I guess that's all about me for now. I look forward to getting to know some of you and wish you all the best of luck in your journey. Lyn Waynesville, NC 59 years old 255 pounds and going down.