Bklynike

Hey WB, thanks for the tip on Protein+. Yes, we have Costco, but I am not a member. My husband and I are going to make smoothies tonight to see if I can better tolerate the protein mix with a little bit of frozen berries in it. He seems to think so. We bought a blender today that crushes ice, so we can experiment up until my banding. We are going to write down recipes. It is something we can do together. Well, keep up the good work and thanks again for the great tip.

My girlfriend had her band done 2 years ago. She took me today to the only store in our area of S. Florida that sells bariatric supplies and lets you taste the product prior to purchasing. I can tolerate the Isopur waters, which are high in protein, and Inspire melon flavored protein mix. I am not a chocolate person, I always prefer vanilla but I really disliked the vanilla products this store carried. I will have to search around to find the right blend of proteins that I can tolerate. Any ideas?:smile:

Congratulations to you! Although Brad Pitt might have been nice. Enjoy your journey.

Did your doctor give you any reason other than the X-ray part? Is this a one-time deal just to make sure the band is in the right position? Is it because your insurance company will only pay if it is done in the hospital? I am surprised your doctor's office didn't inform you previously, but with all of the information they have probably been giving you, perhpas you were told but forgot? Don't be upset - I know it is easy for me to say, but you are doing great. A 30lb loss in such a short amount of time is amazing. Just keep up what you have been doing and you will continue to do really well. I would follow up with the doctor's office manager to see if this is normal procedure and if they do it that way every fill. Good luck to you.

Best thing to do is ask your doctor's office. they will turn you on to the company they use. Good luck.

Since I haven't been banded yet, I can't say from personal knowledge. But everything I have been reading here at this site and from the paperwork my surgeon has given me it sounds as if the band is too tight. You might want to speak with your surgeon. No one wants to be flying high, losing weight but feeling sick. Good luck and keep up the great weight loss.

Today's nutritionist meeting went very well. I learned a lot about the 70-80 grams of protein I will be allowed each day and the 64 oz of water I will have to drink. I also found out I had lost 3 lbs. Tonight's support group meeting surprised me that there were only 3 other women at the meeting. 3 of us are having Lap-Band, while one very nice woman is having the sleeve. I understand that journal writing, or in my case blogging and reading other people accounts of their journey are very helpful. So, if you have any good suggestions, please make them.

Don't get frustrated. I am sure it took you a long time to put the weight on, it is going to take a while to take it off. I have not been banded yet, but my doctor says you must eat enough to prevent your body from thinking it is starving itself. Listen to New Michelle, she seems to know what she is talking about. Good luck and keep moving forward. It will happen for you.

Tomorrow I start the process and I can't wait. I have a 10:30 appointment with the nutritionist. Then at 5:00 I will be attending a group support meeting entitled "Relaxation into your Journey". My exercise plan has been working out really well at the gym. I didn't want to join an LA Fitness or one of those other types of gyms, so we joined the fitness center affiliated with my hospital. It is wonderful - I am actually up to 1.25 miles on the treadmill and 30 minutes of cardio on other machines. I know I can do this. I know the lap-band is going to change my life. I am so happy today - I am cancer free and getting banded. Wow, who would have thought.:smile:

Thanks to those of you who are so giving and willing to share. I am so excited about my surgery and am looking forward to a new, healthier life. I love hearing about how everyone is enjoying their experience and I have learned so much. Thanks for helping me grow and I'll keep checking in to see how you are all doing. We are all working towards the same goal and I am thrilled to have friends here to share with.

I have never been a blogger. I only recently joined Facebook because my friends kept bugging me to. I really don't spend too much time at it. But, this site has been different. I don't know if anyone is interested in what I have been up to, but it makes me feel better to have some kind of log of my weight loss journey. My mom just died last year - Thurs will actually be the 1st anniversary of her passing. I am recovering from breast cancer - 4 months in remission - yea me. I am so excited about my lap-band surgery, coming June 21st - my birthday. I come here and read through everyone elses blogs to see what they have been experiencing in hopes that I will learn something. Last week someone wrote that they were cheating before they even had the surgery. I wrote to them in hopes of helping them when I got a very rude message back from the person I accidentally emailed. She could have just told me of my error, but instead was very rude. I hope never to get like that. We are a family here - albeit a family of strangers. We all have the same goals and dreams, to lose weight and get healthier. So to those of you who will be getting the surgery I truly wish you the best of luck. To those of you who have had the surgery, I hope you can keep up the same momentum you first had when you originally got banded.:smile:

Well, you certainly had a rough week, but you still lost 8lbs. You are doing great. I hope these rough patches pass you by and you can get back to what is really important. Your good health. You have taken such a huge step, keep moving forward.

This too shall pass. You have given yourself a great gift - a healthier you. Give it some time and keep up the good work.

Congratulations to you! I wish you the best of luck. You have a hard road ahead, but so many have been there and are doing great. You will too.

I haven't had my band done yet, but I have had gallbladder surgery and I had a lot of shoulder and upper back pain. The only think I found that helped was a lot of walking to break up the gas. Happy Mother's Day and I hope you feel better soon.

As my surgery date nears, things are starting to come quickly. I have my dietician appointment set up for this coming Friday AM. Then I have a support group on the Friday PM. I have a class on Monday the 17th and my surgeon will see me on the 25th. I am really getting excited now. I've been going to the gym for 3 weeks now and I am so amazing that I didn't think I could walk or peddle or push or pull, but I am doing it all and I am so proud of myself. For all of us taking this journey I wish us all well. It is not going to be an easy trip, but I want to take the ride. :smile:

As my surgery date nears, things are starting to come quickly. I have my dietician appointment set up for this coming Friday AM. Then I have a support group on the Friday PM. I have a class on Monday the 17th and my surgeon will see me on the 25th. I am really getting excited now. I've been going to the gym for 3 weeks now and I am so amazing that I didn't think I could walk or peddle or push or pull, but I am doing it all and I am so proud of myself. For all of us taking this journey I wish us all well. It is not going to be an easy trip, but I want to take the ride. :cursing:

If you are cheating on your pre-op diet, what are you going to do once you have the surgery? Perhaps you aren't truly ready, in mind and heart, for the surgery. You should absolutely not eat anything off the prescribed diet plan without first speaking with your doctor or dietician You are making bad choices - this is a lifestyle change, not a change when you are in the mood.

Congrats to you on a great job done and I accept your challenge! My surgery date is 6/21 and I will be reporting from time to time on my progress. Keep up the amazing job you are doing. And to everyone else on this board who is considering weight loss surgery, who had had weight loss surgery or who is scheduled for weight loss surgery in the up-coming months, best of luck to us all. My dreams of a healthier life for us all will always be in the forefront of my thoughts.:thumbup:

Best of luck to you. Keep up the diet, it will make the surgery easier for you.

My insurance company will not pay for any part of the surgery - there is an exclusion clause, so consider yourself lucky you only have to wait 3 months before sending in the paperwork. Perhaps your doc can manipulate the dates since he is aware of your situation and if you have been under his care for any part of the diet... Good luck.

Sounds like it is working for you. When did you have the surgery? Mine is on June 21st and I am so excited that I am actually vibrating! Was it the best thing you ever did?

I was actually able to get out of bed this morning after my first workout at the gym last night without as much discomfort as I thought I would have. I know if I keep up the hard work, my surgeon will be very happy with me come lab band day. I will go back tomorrow night and perhaps I will be able to walk the treadmill for more than 15 minutes. Keep your fingers crossed.:smile:

I was actually able to get out of bed this morning after my first workout at the gym last night without as much discomfort as I thought I would have. I know if I keep up the hard work, my surgeon will be very happy with me come lab band day. I will go back tomorrow night and perhaps I will be able to walk the treadmill for more than 15 minutes. Keep your fingers crossed.:thumbup:

Best of luck. We all have to start somewhere.