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Hi Ken, Glad to have you on board, this is such an inspiration to us all to have the great opportunity to have the LapBand AP surgery. Soooo much better than Gastric Bypass! It seems you are doing great, and hey thanks for all the great compliments. 2010 IS my year to be THIN and yours too, I say we name it and Claim it! It is some work involved in this Journey, but an easier Journey it is with the assist of our bands! Welcome aboard, keep in touch!

Heyyyyyyyy Mispristy!!! That's what I'm talking bout!! Back to work already. I'm hoping that I can do the same they want me to take a week off no can do it (without pay???) nope nodda doin it!!!! Yes, 5 more days I am so ready!! my clothes are packed for my overnight stay and the suitcase is by the door!!! Hmph!! I am not playin!!

Which band did you choose? I told my doctor that I wanted the AP Band which is the one that is more circular with the rough ridges that when it's inflated it looks like a circle still....However depending on my antamony (as they put it) will determine which one I will get one of the AP band sizes I will get. Since this is a revision to my gastric bypass that I had in 2004 he told me more than likely they will be filing my band so that it will fit around the valve to my stomach pouch.....I wish today was Friday!! Hmph!! Anywhoooooooo, I am glad that you are doing well. How are you doing with your proteins & stuff??

Hey Destined! I'm doing great I got approved after 2weeks from the time they submitted my paperwork. I have my surgery date Mon, March 1st! I'm so excited I just can't hide it I'm 'bout 2 lose some weight & I know I love it! (Borrowed from fellow bandster but I remixed it!..giggles) I know time is near but I wish it was already here!! It's okay w/the late response glad you got back 2 me I'm not nervous 'bout the surgery @ all this will be my 2nd bariatric surgery (gastric bypass 2004) did really great until the meds which caused me 2 pick up 2 much weight 2 fast only thing scares me is the fills, I seen the needle! My dr numbs the area 1st but I hate needles w/a passion!! I am a straight punk!! lol!!

I pray that your next fill is better than your 1st one Mama!! Are you getting in all your protein?? How much are you getting in, in a day? I have some really cool info on extra protein I can give you if you like. Looking forward to chatting with you soon. Keep me posted....Smooches!!

hi well i weighed this morning and another 2 pounds has fallen off so im now down to 260lbs i started at 308 so i am really pleased and proud of my self. and after 2 years i have started back working again first shift was last night. im going for a fill on the 10th which is wednesday so hopefully i will get some better restriction then hope your well have fun larry i was banded 27th november 2009

sorry im soooooo late! but i havent been on here in the longessssst! im doing good.... im not banded i decided im getting gastric bypass maybe in july or aug im not sure yet but yea, how are you!?

Hi Irene,

so sorry I haven't responded. I didn't realize I hadn't come to the site in that long! My bad. I'm having a group together on June 7th here at the clubhouse where i live in anaheim hills. Maybe you can join us. It's a group of us that have had lapband, sleeve, or bypass. we're just a group who have now become friends. hope you can join us. i'll send you the evite.

I hope you are doing well with your band.

Wow,

you really have had great success with your lap band.

How did you do it.?? Did you exercise and stick to your nutrion plan...I am considering having the band or the gastric bypass...we are the same age and I am close to your start weight! If I can work it like you did! THanks for the posted photos they are very encouraging!

Happy Mother's day to you! I am doing well. As you may know, my wife got her band in November. She is doing great so far too, Her screen name is SCROW. I hope your Mother's day was awesome and I hope you are doing well!

hi army wife,

im in germany right now @ ramstein and i was just wondering if you ever heard of anyone getting it done at landstuhl? i know this is stupid but im so embarrased to even call for an appointment with my regular provider. im afraid ill get denied. im 22 5'8 246 pounds. i have arthritus and a hip dieses that can only be cured by a hip replacement.i just had my first son back in november and i cant even sit on the floor for 10 minutes without my butt and back hurting from all the weight.

do you think i have a chance?

chantel

Yes they are doing lapband . I'm not sure if they do the sleeve. I do know the the Gastric bypass and they lapband s what they offer.

I will do even better,here is his website Treating severe morbid obesity through gastric bypass surgery Paul Wizman, MD, P.A. as to brand I am not sure but he uses Lap Band brand .Fees I pay $175.00 for a fill and $75.00 for an office visit he did insist I do my first fill under that x-ray thing.But now I have heard he does charge a program fee for new patients but I am not sure as I did not pay one just $235.00 for my first fill.Tell him Delores Powell referred you maybe that will help.Let me know how it goes.He also takes patients out of the county for banding so ask him about self pay I think it is $12,000 but not sure.

Best of luck stay in touch

Meet with my endocrinologist today to discuss the Lap Band VS Bypass. He suggested the Lap Band because it seems a better option for me at this point and he said he happy that I have decided to figure out a way to stop the cycle of obesity in my family. My mother is 350lbs 5'7 my father was 210lbs 6'2 and all of my maternal uncles, aunts, and cousins are obese. I am breaking the cycle and ready to make a change. We also discussed me having PCOS and the need for me to take metFORMIN da...

October is finally hear. Pre op diet for me starts on Oct. 24. Got to start preparing for grocery list. Can't wait til November.

I'm so happy that all i have left to do is my endoscopy on oct 12, Hoping to get approved and surgery in November

Nothing new with me just trying to wait patiently! But not that successful. Starting to get impatient, November hurry up!!!

Hey Girl! I just read your post about an excersise buddy. Im looking for one too. I had gastric bypass March 5th. Do you have a gym membership?

so, i got my lap band 7/31/09 and had to get it removed for having compliations. SNIFF SNIFF. now I am going to get it back on in november. i am hoping that it goes better for me this time around.

Hi from Michigan. Will have my 6 months Dr Apt finished in November 3rd, so hopefuly I will get the OK from the insurance CO in November. How long does it take to get your surgery date after the OK?

Hello thanks for writing back

I live in Northern california. I have jumped through all the hoops just waiting for insurance to say yes. I have blue shield they said it is the easiest and fastest to reply. My doctor is here in town. He has a center of execellace which I understand is important.

Did you see my stats are we close. I am crossing my fingers for the next two weeks sugery . I am married since 92 have two childrens a daughter who is going to be 14 in sept and a son who is 11. They are all backing me. My hubby is a bit nerious about as he says going under the knife... But I need help dieting alone just doesnt work for me. My family was complety against the bypass. We had a neighbor do this she looks great weight wise but not healty not to sure eating habits have changed much.

Look forward to getting to know you and hopefully having a buddy

Sorry for the delay in response! I actually got assigned to the Palo Alto location. I was hoping to go to Fremont as traffic is better for me. I haven't seen the surgeon yet. I see the nutritionist this month. So far the facility seems to be most comfortable with the Bypass but still presented the LB as an option. I personally am opting for the LB.

Hey! The support group......to be honest, no, I don't really like it so i'm sure you wouldn't like it either. I go with my coworker who just had the bypass..(we both used Dr. Mailapur). But like i said, I am the only bandster who shows up. So I feel out of place most of the time. I have only been to 3...one before surgery, and 2 since surgery. My first one after surgery, we were all giving our testimonials and almost all the bypass patients were talking about how they don't have any cravings for the bad food and no hunger and i was sitting there wanting to leave...I was in a big "blah" stage with LOTS of HUNGER and cravings and anger from missing food. Even though we are all supposed to follow the same diet plan, bypassers and banders have separate issues and we go through different things. I wish we had a band support group, but until then, i guess you and this site will be mine. Have a good weekend!!!

Sorry to take so long to respond. I have been on vacation until yesterday. The pain has subsided thank you. I have been at the same weight for the last 10 days, but I have gone two pant sizes. I am in a comfortable 16...yeah! I am on my way to the hospital to see a friend of mine that is having gastric bypass today. I hope you are well. It feels good when other people notice your weight loss. We should all throw out the scales until we get where we need to be....but I can't I am addicted. Take care-Donita

I don't have a big day yet...it will be sometime in November. I am doing great though. Next weigh in is on Friday.

Your profile is pretty. I see on the "What did you eat today forum" that you eat beef jerky. Any problems with it and any specific kind? I am to be banded in November...and I am a jerky addict.

Hi: Are you from MA??? Hi: My name is MayAnn and I was denied on 03/24/2008 by UMASS Dr. Gitkind the gatekeeper. My BMI is 37 and have highbloodpressure. I want to better myself and this doctor wants me to get a :sad_smile: I don't understand why he does not see me fit for the lapband? My BMI is 37 and have high blood pressure:confused2:. I know I want the lapband and have been prepairing myself since November 2007, went to the seminars, psychologist, nutritionist and was denied by Dr. Gitkind on Monday. Went to primary care docotor today and still my bmi is 37 and high blood pressure???on a calorie diet<-:huh2:like I havent tried this! calorie diet of 1600-1800 day. I guess I was not eating enough-been two weeks on this diet and gained 3 pounds..... AHHH WHY??? HELP....:scared2: