tallnthyckldy77

Sorry to hear about the yeast issue, luckily I have only had one in my entire lifetime and yeah wouldn't want to go through that again. I had my band installed 12/18 and it is currently empty, I have lost 41 lbs and darn I wish I could eat something with texture. I can barely finish a Jello cup, and I tried eating creamy Soup and after about 3-4 bites I am stuffed. I tried going to work today and left after 5 hours with horrible chest pains, called the Dr, he thinks my stomach is still really swollen so I came home took some Maalox and liquid tylenol and slept for 5 hours. I am getting used to the constant weightloss I am not looking forward to when it slows down. Incision pain and almost completley gone though! Good luck to all and their journey.:biggrin:

Hello all, getting banded 12/18, started liquid diet today!

Thank you all so much for the info, I started my Optifast today and so far I am ok, I am just trying my best to ignore the smell of my fellow co-worker's lunches lol. I just keep thinking of the ending results if I stick to it and that is getting my through. A co-worker had suggested to me (she had her's done in May) that I mix the vanilla optifast with either black coffee or a sugar free orange popcicle. I am going to try that tonight. Dr. Rhenke in Pasadena, Fl is doing my surgery. :wink2:

I am sooo excited I finally got approved for the lapband, scheduled for 12/18. I start the Optifast tomorrow, anyone have any tips for getting through the 2 week liquid diet? :w00t:

Hello all,

I am in the process of getting my insurance to approve this surgery. I already have my appt for the psych eval, however I was hoping to with anyone who can help me get this letter of medical necessity started. Any help or suggestions are appreciated! Please email me at tallnthyckldy77@yahoo.com ty!

Chris :thumbup: