i have not had the band , seriously considering it though. i already once went through the dr visits,insurance bs etc....then backed out. I am considering it again, but for now i am dieting to see if i can liquid diet and handle it lol ......currentky using slim fast shakes. started last week and down 6lbs. drinking 4 a day. anyone have any suggestions or info that can help me out ? i started at 241 lbs am currently at 235, would LOVE to see 199 but for now i am setting my goal at 20 lbs (( 14 to go )) .......

Wow thats good if you did the liquid diet own your own I Also went thru the dr. visit insurance ext. But back out I'm starting the process again. Good luck with your liquid diet.

I didn't have to do the pre-op diet I was self pay.

Try and stick with it.

I have no regrets at all about getting my band.

Tom, Toronto

Banded July 6 06

Wt. Loss: 140 lbs.

thanks . i am trying to stick with it and make progress. it really hasnt been hard to do so far. thanks

I too backed out. I cancelled 2 days before my surgery. I did the liquids and all and then got cold feet. I had 90 days to reschedule before I had to do the insurance thing all over. I ended up getting the surgery about 2 months after I chickened out the first time. I really wish I followed through with it the firt time. Go for it. You won't regret it! Good luck!

Wow thats good if you did the liquid diet own your own I Also went thru the dr. visit insurance ext. But back out I'm starting the process again. Good luck with your liquid diet.

Hi Raindygus,

Welcome to Lapband Talk. This is going to be an amazing journey.

I would recommend trying a ready to drink protein shake instead of Slim fast. Even the "high protein" slim fast has less protein then a protein shake. Premier brand from Costco are 160 cal for 30 grams of protein. Some on this site recommend Muscle Milk Light. Protein makes you feel full longer so you want more protein and less carbs.