Amanda1982

I would try and control your eating habits now prepare yourself for your post-banded life. IMO if you eat everything you want know it may remind you of what you think you might be losing as far as food goes. You may start to focus on that instead of the changes ahead. Good Luck

Good luck to both of you!

I did not have to do a 6 month diet, but it has taken me 4 months to get to the point when everythig has been summitted to insurance. It has not been fun. Good Luck to you!

Hey I haven't been banded yet, but there are tons of ppl on this site that have had great success. I also work with a lady who has been banded for a year and has done great. Keep you head up and Good Luck

WOW I'm so sorry that happend to you. I've put aside the 2,000 that I'm supposed to pay out of pocket and nothing more. I would be devastated if I got a bill like that.

<P>Hey Rachel I'm looking at your picture and I'm sure he was mistaken lol.....Girl you are beautiful dont let some fool take that away from you!!!</P>

Wonderfull thanks for Sharing!!!!

Good luck on your journey I have a bad sweet tooth as well and I'm hate having to give up my PB M&M's

Ok so where I work they are always feeding you LOL. Candy, potluck, bagel for breakfast, donuts, ect. I'm found out from my psych eval that I'm a visual cue eater so this is very hard for me. Just hang in there it is mind over matter.

Hi, 64lbs please pat yourself on the back. You have done great. My surgeon’s told me at my initial consultation that my ideal weight is 150lbs which means I’m about 130lbs overweight. He was real honest and said that the band would only help me lose about 60% of that. This means I’m going into this expecting to lose 78lbs. I haven’t been banded yet but I think 78lbs is great and I’m looking forward to being that much lighter. Good Luck to you.

My doc sent the info over 01/14. I called today to check it was still pending review by a nurse....I plan on calling again on Friday. I say bug them until you have a yes or no. LOL

Cick on you name (view my profile) Go into edit my profile(top right hand side) the 3rd one down (on the left side) is change signature. Good Luck

The Good thing is you realize your mistake that is step number 1. Next time just look at the piece of chicken and say “BAD CHICKEN NO… NO… NO…” LOL. Don’t beat yourself up that will lead to other bad habits. Stay focused and good luck.

Hi, Nick and Linn Good Luck on your journey's this a great place to start.

Hi, I have not been banded yet but I wish you luck on your journey. I have heard that anything under 1200 calories and the body will go into starvation. Talk to your nutritionist and see if that’s it.

I say if you are concerned wait....enjoy your vacation with your family!!! Good Luck

You know what 15lbs is 15lbs no matter is it's water or not. Congrats think of it as a success and keep on losing. Good Luck!!!

Hi, it seems to be different for everyone. It has taken me 4 months to get everything done. I will find out if I'm approved within the next 2 weeks, and I'm hoping to have a surgery day in Feb. I started the process in Oct. Good Luck!!

I have not been banded yet, but I have about 130lbs to loose you are not alone. Good Luck on your journey!!

For me it’s a tight little black dress...where my wait is smaller than the curves of my hips LOL. Oh and maybe some naughty Victoria Secret.

Try keeping you calories at about 1200-1300 a day from what I have heard anything under 1200 the body goes into satrvation and starts to store fat cells.. Good Luck

OMG I was on the TJ-MAX trip also lol....People can say anything, there is nothing like doing your own research on the doctor and hospital/satff. Becareful and Good Luck

I'm playing the waiting game too so I know how you feel. I 'm hoping to get approved within the next 2 weeks or so and be banded sometime in FEB. Good luck on your journey!!!

Good luck on your journey

Congrats on your success!!!!!