February 2011 Bandsters?

[Lorilovesflowers 1]

Hi CincyUdy,

Had my surgery 1/14/11, so far I have lost about 25llbs. My doctor wants post surgery, 2wks liquid 2wks musy foods and then solids, so one thing I have found out by being on this sight is everyone is different, how they lose and doctors require different diets.

But I would think if most people who stick to the above restrictions they should definitely loose weight. But the band is to be used as a tool to loose, but slowly so you can remain healthy. I am about where you are now, and need to get down to 150llbs also, but I feel like with time and work, I will "DEFINITELY" reach my goal! Best of Luck

[chimboree26 24]

Yep not bad at all! I haven't really told anyone either, just my mom and my 2 close friends. I figure once I'm approved, have the surgery and the pounds start dropping then I'll tell people if they ask. I couldn't agree with you more about this board! I'ts been such a huge help and the people on here are great!!

That's what I did. Only a few people knew before the surgery. I just didn't want anybody else's 2 cents. I took a lot of time researching this and I made my decision. I just didn't want their input. But once I started losing the weight, if people asked, I told them.

[SMOKEY2112 1]

I think I'm going to stroke out! I am still waiting on a response from my surgeons office...something tells me I won't be able to be banded in February...I can't even get them to tell me if the sun is shinning outside! Please return a call respond to an email....dag!

LOL You're funny! Hopefully they will call you soon... that sucks waiting to hear when you are expecting to hear!

@duffy777 Glad they found your blod clots before you had the surgery. THat's really scary..but glad to hear you are okay hon!

[SMOKEY2112 1]

Hi CincyUdy,

Had my surgery 1/14/11, so far I have lost about 25llbs. My doctor wants post surgery, 2wks liquid 2wks musy foods and then solids, so one thing I have found out by being on this sight is everyone is different, how they lose and doctors require different diets.

But I would think if most people who stick to the above restrictions they should definitely loose weight. But the band is to be used as a tool to loose, but slowly so you can remain healthy. I am about where you are now, and need to get down to 150llbs also, but I feel like with time and work, I will "DEFINITELY" reach my goal! Best of Luck

WOW you're doing really good hon! Doctors sure do require different diets all for the same outcome...ya know? I wonder if anyone was supposed to do one diet..but from doing alot of research..just did something else and was okay??

Keep up the good work Lori!

[Lorilovesflowers 1]

WOW you're doing really good hon! Doctors sure do require different diets all for the same outcome...ya know? I wonder if anyone was supposed to do one diet..but from doing alot of research..just did something else and was okay??

Keep up the good work Lori!

[Lorilovesflowers 1]

Thanks Smokey,

You are right, it is very interesting to see what different doctors want us to do. I am really staring to get hungry, my post op appointment is 1/25 hope he will give me a fill!

[SMOKEY2112 1]

Hopefully he will give you a fill! I have a friend who just moved here who needs to get fills so I'm trying to find a doc for her to do her fills..hopefully I will find someone because I heard my doc doesn't give very many fills...so I'll go elsewhere if I need too!

I can't wait to hear what he says at your appt!!

[TexasMama 2]

Hi there I'm Polly, and I am having my lapband done in February! In fact, I am calling the scheduler back tomorrow to pick a date. It has been a long road as I was supposed to have it done over a year ago, but my husband got a terrific job offer and we moved from Houston to San Antonio and the new insurance did not cover it. So we began to save money and here I am. I am excited but very nervous, however, when I start to feel anxious....all I think of is how many things are wrong with me physically that will be sooo much better in the long run. I just turned 40 last month, so this is, in a way, a birthday present to myself, in the hopes that I have many, many more birthdays!!

I have Hashimoto's Thyroiditis, a form of hypothyroidism, and I also have PCOS and a mess of other little annoying things that tie into those two.

I live in San Antonio, I have been married 8 1/2 years and have two sweet little girls. I look forward to getting to know you all as we move through this journey together!!

[HungryMel 2]

I GET BANDED on FEB. 7TH! I cant believe how fast I got a surgery date! Super excited!!!!!!!!!!!! I quite smoking, and bought the e-cig. it is working out pretty well so far. I start pre-op diet on monday!

[Lorilovesflowers 1]

Hi there I'm Polly, and I am having my lapband done in February! In fact, I am calling the scheduler back tomorrow to pick a date. It has been a long road as I was supposed to have it done over a year ago, but my husband got a terrific job offer and we moved from Houston to San Antonio and the new insurance did not cover it. So we began to save money and here I am. I am excited but very nervous, however, when I start to feel anxious....all I think of is how many things are wrong with me physically that will be sooo much better in the long run. I just turned 40 last month, so this is, in a way, a birthday present to myself, in the hopes that I have many, many more birthdays!!

I have Hashimoto's Thyroiditis, a form of hypothyroidism, and I also have PCOS and a mess of other little annoying things that tie into those two.

I live in San Antonio, I have been married 8 1/2 years and have two sweet little girls. I look forward to getting to know you all as we move through this journey together!!

[Lorilovesflowers 1]

Polly,

Best of luck on the start of your new journey!!!!!!!!!!

[Lorilovesflowers 1]

I GET BANDED on FEB. 7TH! I cant believe how fast I got a surgery date! Super excited!!!!!!!!!!!! I quite smoking, and bought the e-cig. it is working out pretty well so far. I start pre-op diet on monday!

[Lorilovesflowers 1]

I GET BANDED on FEB. 7TH! I cant believe how fast I got a surgery date! Super excited!!!!!!!!!!!! I quite smoking, and bought the e-cig. it is working out pretty well so far. I start pre-op diet on monday!

[Lorilovesflowers 1]

HungreyMel,

Congratulations Feb. 7th is just around the corner.............I had my lap band surgery 1/14/11 and very excited to see all the changes to come! Best of luck to you

[CincyUdy 35]

Hi CincyUdy,

Had my surgery 1/14/11, so far I have lost about 25llbs. My doctor wants post surgery, 2wks liquid 2wks musy foods and then solids, so one thing I have found out by being on this sight is everyone is different, how they lose and doctors require different diets.

But I would think if most people who stick to the above restrictions they should definitely loose weight. But the band is to be used as a tool to loose, but slowly so you can remain healthy. I am about where you are now, and need to get down to 150llbs also, but I feel like with time and work, I will "DEFINITELY" reach my goal! Best of Luck

Thanks! I know this will be a great tool for me to get healthy and be more active for my son. I have a 9 month old that I look forward to the day I can keep up with him. I am doing this now so he knows that being over weight is not the right way to live. I want him to know what a fit mother is and be fully engaged in his life.