LALINDSEY

Hello, I was just wondering, Overseas screening are you approved to go with lapband?? Have a great night...

Congrats... I was banded on 7-10-08.. I put on a pair of capri pants to day that were a little snug at the first of tsummer now they are lose in the waist you better bet I wore them to my first day back at work since my surgery. heeeheee Good luck and keep up the good work... Laurie

I had to do a 2 week Protein diet. of course Water water it was 2 Protein shakes a day. all the raw veggies or steamed I wanted. 4 fruits a day. dinner was a protein meat with. veggies. I did a lot of chick fla salads with ff honey mustard dressing.. I lost 11 pounds in that 2 weeks..

I have Tricare Prime, I was covered 100% I'm in Tennessee and you know they sayling everything is slow here... :thumbup: I was banded 07-10-08. I started the process in Feb 08. Tricare said I had to be 100 pounds over weight with 2 comorbities but the Surgeon on the other hand made me diet for 3 months.. before they would submitt it to tricare. 1. PCOS 2. Pre diabetic due to the Pcos 3. Didn't know it till I had the sleep study, Hello sleep apena. 4. knee problems... Good luck everyone...... Lalindsey

I'm drinking diet lipton green tea. I love it....... Sugar free kool aid Chicken broth decaf tea with splenda decaf coffee with splenda and a splash of skim milk. Sugare free popsciles are a life saver.. Laurie

Hi, My name is Laurie, I was banded 07-10-08... I have a question for you? Do you have myspace? The reasson I ask is there is a lady called The world According To Egg Face she has lots of good recipes..for pureed, Protein shakes and even solid food.. I can tell you what I have been eating if you like... Have a great day.. Laurie www.myspace.com/texasnavywife

I used Dr Virginia Mcgrath Weaver, St Francis Weight Loss center.... She is a real sweetheat, Her bedside mannor is wonderful. Her staff is quick to call you back when a problem. I HIGHLY RECOMMEND HER....... Laurie

Hello all, My name is Laurie, Im new to the group. I was banded on 7-10-08. I'm still pretty sore. I can't wait to learn how to use this site hehehheee. I'm getting a bit confused. on how to post etc... I was born and raised in Dallas, Texas.. I'm married for 17 yrs. I have a daughter.. home is where the military sends us... take care, everyone I hope from y'all soon.... Lalindsey

Jan 31 2008 went to pcp Feb 11 2008 sent paper work to Weight Loss center Mar 2008 she rained on my parde told me I had to do a 3 month diet before they would even see me.... Apr 10 2008 met with dieticain she gave me a list of testing to get done. Wow sleep studies were a trip I had 3 of them.. April 22 2008 went to first nutrition class may 15 2008 went to 2nd class june 12 2008 finaly got to meet the surgeon I loved her form the minute I met her.Becasude I knew she ws fixing to change my life. 7-10-2008 Yeah I got banded...... 7-14-08 back in the hospital with serve pain.... for 2 days. 7-16-08 home from hospital... I'm having a longer time healing. ct scan perfect. said I now have a foregin object inside getting used to me and i'm getting used to it.... 07-17-08 I decied to join lapbandtalk.com

Oh wow! I was banded last Thursday I'm having fear of the fill. I sure hope they use they fluroscopy on me as i'm a big chciken. Better luck next time....

Hello, My name is Laurie, I had my lapband 1 week go today... I'm in the pureed stages. I feel hungery all the time, I know there is no saline in my band. But i'm kinda worried..