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I was told for the mushy stage to only have cottage cheese, eggs, peanut butter, mash pot, yogert, cheese or string cheese, pudding, crackers, oatmeal or cream of wheat....I am glad Giby97 u are able to have those foods

Did you A1C level have anything to do with being able to have the operation or not? Congrats and Good Luck..Glad to hear you are feeling and doing much better..

How do you get your Thyroid in normal limits? Hope you best of luck on getting the operation...I am so glad Blondi that you doctor allowed you to get the operation..I wish I was going to that doc...LOL..It seems like their is always something trying to hold a person back from getting or doing what needs or wants to be done...Good Luck and Congrats to you both...

Ladies, If you have diabetes please answer this post..did your A1C level hold you back from getting the operation? Everything was going smooth until my retarded family doctor left and a NEW PA took his place and she wants a A1C done and it will determen if she will give me clearance for the operation...I am so mad right know cause the doctor in St.Louis was A ok with everything and was hoping to get the operation in 3 wks or so...

Ladies, What kind of vitamins/minerals are you taking pre/post of band surgery?:thumbup:

Oh My...I sure hate taking pills..I am Pre-OP I was told to get on a Vitamin/Mineral Supplement and I don't do good with that for when I was preg. with my kinds the pre-natual vitamin made me sick. So who was the operation and how are you doing now? I really am looking foward to the operation just don't the pain/soreness afterwards...LOL

:glare:I was just wondering if anyone goes to St. Alexius Hosp. in St. Louis Mo. and if you see Dr. Follwell or any of the doctors from that office..I have my 1st appointment on the 12th and just wondering how things work there.

Cool...So Congrats and keep me post on how the surgery went . I am hoping to get banded next month. I went the 12th and got my pysch eval done, seen the dietation, and the nurse and I have everything done but the pre op testing and the nurse said she will call with that info.

My husband went to see the doctor about getting lap band also. The doctor gave him a sheet that said 10 Rules for Lap Band Success and I found it VERY HELPFUL so I thought I would share his with some everyone. 1. Eat only 3 small meals per day (300 to 500 calaries per meal) 2. Eat slowly and chew thoroughly ( Spend 30 min per meal and chew 15-20 times per bite) 3. Stop eating as soon as you feel full 4. Do NOT drink while you are eating 5. Do not eat between meals 6. Eat only good quality food ( low fat, low sugar, fruit veg, low fat meats, low fat dairy and whole grain) 7. Eat fibrous food with caution (raw fruit and veg., dry meats and bread) 8. Drink 64 oz of fluid per day 9. Exercise at least 30 min. per day 10. Attend Meetings/ Appointments I am so looking forward to the journey and I am so happy my husband will be doing this with me....:smile2:

I was told by the nurse I would have to have a Pulmonary Function Test at Pre-Op testing..Has anyone has done that type of test and what kind of test is it?

I went and met with the nurse, dietation, and got pysch eval done today. I didn't have to start no diet just yet..They are hoping they will be able to preform the operation with in 4 wks. I will have to do a liq. diet for 1 wk before the operation. I am very happy and very glad things went will today. Dr. Follwell's nurse was very nice I really look forward in dealing with them for life. Soon as I find out the surgery date I will post it. :rolleyes2:

I am also a diabetic and I am in the process of getting the band, I am wanting so bad to get read of the diabetes I hate taking the medication and feeling tired and ect all the time. I have two small children and I am doing this operation for them and my self so I can be around longer to see them grow up and be able to do things with them. I gained weight my self after I got married and thats when I noticed the diabetes. So hopefully I can have a great out come like you..Congrats on the operation and diabetes.

I went to Kroger and found this soup mix called egg drop it is made by sun bird it was in the asian foods I made it and it taste pretty good it kinda taste like chicken and noddle soup.. I am trying to find different soups/broths I like before I go to the doctor on the 12th. In case he puts me on a liq diet...Just wanted to share the info. if anyone has any soup/broth they have found that was good please share with me for my husband and i are both doing the band.

Ya, I am really looking foward to the new start but a little scared also it is just hard to think about no more soda or bread for I really enjoy both. My husband is giving me support on this journey. I am hoping that the 12th will be the day I find out about the operation I am hoping to get it before my son starts school. So how bad is the operation and recovery? I had hernia surgery last year (belly button hernia) and girl I couldn't move for almost 2 wks. I will give those other broths and soups a try and keep me posted on new ones and I will do the same.

Hello, I am going to my 1st appoinment on the 12th to St. Alexius Hosp...So what can you tell me about Dr. Follwell and the hospital I am very nervous about going..Sence you go I thought I would ask...

Dr. Ahuja in Herrin, IL is doing lapband operations now he takes all insurance even IDPA...My husband has him as his doctor.

My husband is in the process of getting the band and his doctor told him he can not have no more then 300-500 calories per meal..and stay away from all sugar and bread products.

I am looking at getting banded hopefuly next mon. I am just wondering what you mean when you post you have no restrictions and you do have restrictions...Sorry I am new...

Has anyone went to St. Alexius Hospital in St. Louis, Mo. and doctored with Richard Follwell

What is your secret on loosing so much weight within a year..I am going to be getting the band in the near furture so I am gain for all types of information and secerts..LOL Congrats on your weight loss I sure hope I get mine off...

:wub:I was wondering after you loss your weight and you exerise everyday do you still have to have tummy tuck and ect. Has anyone lost and looks good with out having it done

I am looking foward of getting the band but just not all the pain..LOL, U could always ask your doctor about the birth control shot so you don't have to worry about if you miss a pill...congrats on your weight loss:thumbup:

Hey ladies, I ran across a site that might me helpful you can join it on facebook as well its called hungry-girl.com