bigmamma78

Hey I'm glad I could be of some help. I think your very brave to be doing this at all, let alone paying out of pocket. I can't imagine doing that at all!! Not that I think the health benefits wouldn't be worth it, but with three children and only my husband working we couldn't save enough. There is always something coming up. God Bless you on your journey. Nora

Good idea about the nickname. I don't know how we would go about that though.

Hey Mary, I am from MIchigan also. I'm going through doctor Schram in Holland. He does his operations in Yplilanti at the Barix Clinics. That is all the entire hospital does. From my info these guys are supposed to be the best. God Bless. Nora

September 2009 banded. That's the group. There is not a ton of action there, but hopefully it will pick up . Hope to see you there. God bless. Nora

Hi I haven't started my pre-op diet yet, but I do understand some of the reasoning behind this. So my geuss is partially your doing shakes to adjust to the diet you'll have to follow afterward. 96 carbs is still considered low under 100 is low. Take a diabetic diet 15 carbs are considered one carb exchange. So, your getting one carb exchange per meal. The shakes are also low fat, but what about fiber and protien. The protien is to balance out the carb intake. If there is any fiber that is subtracted from the carbs. Anyway some people have had there surgery put off due to a fatty liver. And from the sounds of the shakes they should help with that. Try to stay positive this is a life change three weeks may feel like forever but it really is not that long. If it bothers you so much call your doc and ask if there is another way. God bless you in your wieght loss journey. Nora

Fortunetly we are all different and there does seem to be a lot of positve reports. I'll just keep praying I'm going to be one of them.

Hey Nancy, Sorry guys I'm posting a book. But I want you to know probably more than myself are very glad your sticking around. I'm sure you gave a ton of insight to offer. Nora

Nancy, Thanks for responding. I have been reading and reading and reading. I know several people who have had RNY and lost a lot of weight and hair and have to have shots or supplements everyday or month. I only know one person who has the band, she's struggling. I also have three little girls. I just don't think I can do something so drastic at this time in my life. Maybe if I were older. I'm just praying I do the right thing and that it works. I was going to do RNY I felt terrified. Since I've changed my mind to band I feel very hopeful. God Bless You!! Nora:biggrin:

I gotta tell you this is a scary post for me. I am getting the band on September 30th. I have an outrageous appetite. I rarely feel full. I can lose wieght on my own but can't keep it off. How where you before you had the band? I believe with God we can do this. Thank you. Nora

Hey Bill, congrats!! I haven't been to my pre op appointment yet. What is this miralax diet your mentioning? My surgery date is September 30th. God Bless your journey with the band. NOra

Hey it takes awhile to undo what you've been doing. So at your next meal try harder. Maybe plan ahead what your going to eat and fit in fruit. Then you'll be getting the carbs your craving the healthy way. I haven't been banded yet and I'm trying really hard to start changes now. Good luck and God bless you. Nora

Congrats on your pregnancy!! That is awesome. Most likely from your wieght loss, that's how I became pregnant all three times. That and God. You will be amazed how much your body is going to change. You'll have pains and other things just due to being pregnant. I'm not banded yet ank no longer able to get pregnant. I think there is a thread you could seach on banded and pregnant. I think most women have an unfill. Also the medical field is changing the weight gain amount for obese patients. So you don't want to lose, but may not need to gain. I think for prego and nursing moms you need an extra 300 calories added to what you need to maintain your weight. God bless you and your baby. Nora

Hey Erin, Don't quote me on this because I may not be correct. My mother-in-law had surgery on her esophogus and they thought she may have to be streched from norrowing. So I think this is something that happens from possibly scarring or the swelling from haveing surgery and then the opening is not large enough. I don't know how common this is, but your definitely not alone. I hope this helps and doesn't scare you more. God bless you on your journey to a healthy life. Nora

I am planning on following ww once I have my band. I think I will be eating more protien and less of everything else. I do not want to lose my hair. This happened to my mother. She was doing only ww and not getting enough protien. We will really have to watch what we eat!!

:thumbup:That is totally awesome. Keep up the good work. Just remember how much more we can glorify God with a strong healthy body!!!!