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I have heard a surgeon say that before I a seminar I went to in San Diego... He was referring to the super morbidly obese patients that he couldnt band right away. He said that he would do a bypass on them to get some of the weight off then he would go back and do a band to keep the weight off and aide in the rest of their weight loss.

I was banded on July 1st. Before that I had lost a substantial amount of weight by JUST changing my eating habits. My doctor is very strict when it comes to carbohydrates and by me cutting out bread Pasta rice and potatoes I was able to lose alot of weight. Since being banded I have lost another 10 lbs. Yes, crackers and ice cream go down easy but honestly they are also triggers for weight gain. Making better food choices is key to weight loss. Exercise makes a difference too but with the weight loss I have experienced so far I was doing very little. I have now started to work out on a regular basis and I am sure this will only boost the weight loss. I believe that the band is what you make it. If you are looking for an easy way out then don't do it because it is definataly NOT that. But if you are looking to change your lifestyle it will work WITH you. For every disaster story there is 2-3 success stories. I will be one of those success stories! I wish you well with your decison!

I am not sure how long it should last but I was banded on July 1st and I still have a llittle shoulder pain and I am still burping all the time...so you are not alone!!! Good Luck!

HI! I thought I was busy with twins and a 2 year old. Honestly my twins are a big help they will be twelve this month and they help out so much with the little one. Anyway, I was also banded on the 1st. I am starting to feel better and better as the days go by but I am short on energy as well. I am looking forward to my doctors appointment on Friday. Well, heres to a new start!!! BTW congrats on the 50 lbs loss pre op!!!!!:confused:

Congratulations!!!! I can't wait until that feeling!!! I am almost a week post-op and I am HATING chicken broth!!!! LOL I know there are brighter days in my future!!!

I was banded on the 1st as well and I started protein shakes on about the 3rd or fourth day. To be sure I would call my doctors office though. Good luck.

You will do fine! I had so much anxiety yesterday and it couldn't have went any better. Things happen so fast that I didn't have any time to be scared once the ball got rollin. I pray for you speedy recovery and weight loss. Let me know how things turn out!!!!:tt1:

Whew, am I glad that is over. The anxiety had me going!!! Well I am home now and it was a pleasent experience!!! I was originally schedule for 1:30 pm but the nurse called me this morning and asked if I could come an hour early because the doctor was moving along quickly! I was nervous and excited and kept asking myself do you really want to do this??? Needless to say that now it is done. The hospital staff was heaven sent and my doctor is absolutely wonderful. I am at home resting and enjoying my family. I want to give a special thanks to you all who have supported me mentally in the weeks leading up to today! You too have been heaven sent. Now on to the hard part...LOL! Thanks guys.

I hear alot of people say that they were out of it the first day. I remember everything from the time I woke up. I distinctly remember the dude a few beds over snoring like a freight train and I was wishing I could sleep like that....but it was a good experience. I have been taking my pain meds and it is working but no groginess. :tt1:

Tricare for me was awesome. Although my BMI was 49 and I have 1 co-mo...But I would definately give it a go. I was approved in 2 days and my surgery is in a few hours. I am sooo nervous!!! I pray that you are able to have this procedure! 55 is still a good of age as any. You deserve happy healthy years at whatever age. My mom is 52 and I am hoping that when she sees my results it will motivate her to make the decision. Best of luck!!!

Congratulations!!!! My surgery is tomorrow. Time goes by so fast so start preparing now!!!

My doctor is BIG on low carb! I have lost over 20 lbs in the last three weeks. I can have 30g of carbs a day. No fruits pasta bread rice. I can have all the eggs cheese meats and veggies I want. Check your carb intake for everything you eat. You will be surprised! Especially drinks. It was hard at first but now it is alot easier! I am confident that my liver has shrunk and I am ready to be banded on July 1st. Good luck and keep me posted!!!

:thumbup:Thanks Muddie!!! You are DEF not alone! It is so worth it! All I can think of is how GOOD I am going to look! Thanks for the wishes. I will keep everyone posted.

My doctor is a low carb fanatic! He said 30mg or less!!! It was hard at first but I have lost over 20lbs in the past three weeks. No fruit...it is full of carbs. But I could have all the meat and veggies I wanted. Eggs and cheese are fine as well. Sugar free popsicles and jello. Tomorrow I start my liquids only and then Thursday I will be banded...

Congratulations on your surgery. My date is not until July 1st and I am really excited. I wish you well on your journey.

Yes, I have been doing the low carb for two weeks now and the first few days were the worst!!! I felt like crap. I had no energy and I was mean as hell!!! LOL But it got better and I have lost 14 lbs as well. (maybe more but i dont have a scale here) Seems like this will be a way of life for me from now on. My doctor insist on a low carb life style post op. But hey its well worth it if I can just be comfortable.

Yes, July 1st!!! I am super excited. :biggrin: