Just got the insurance approval :clap2:, and am waiting for the evaluation/training meeting before surgery.

Nervous.

I've tried everything, dodged a bullet from 1½ years on Fen-Phen back in the 90's, and have just gotten so frustrated. I was even on Ionamin, Tenuate, and others as a child. I seem to have inherited a tendendcy to eat mechanically, whether I'm hungry or not. :hungry:

Any advice for a soon-to-be-banded Newbie?

stevemitchell

I'm so glad you have chosen the path of lap banding. I'm not banded yet, but I too have done all the diet drugs. Unfortunately I had a heart attack because of them, so thank God that didn't happen to you. Everyone here is very supportive. I'm going to be banded in mid-April or early May I think, so I can't give you much info on being banded, except for the most part people seem happy with their bands. Here's to a better lifestyle for you, and welcome aboard.

re: "Any advice for a soon-to-be-banded Newbie?"

...get in, sit down, buckle up, and HANG ON!!!!

How can anybody follow that????:biggrin1:

A big welcome from on Texan to another! :biggrin1: :biggrin1: :biggrin1:

Start out by reading all the great information you will find on this board. It will make things go so much better for you when you are aware of all the little things that happen during and afterwards. Good luck, and keep us posted!

Hey Steve-

Welcome to LBT! Hang out for a while and read some posts - awesome place to get info. I'm in Texas, too... there's quite a few of us here!

Kim

Hello fellow Texan and Lapbander. Welcome! Keep coming around, reading and sharing. Shawn

Hey there...welcome LBT!!! Just do as much reading as you can. Alot of info and fellow Texas bandsters on this board.

Hi,

Welcome to LBT. When I first came here I kept wondering and asking about abbreviations in conversations. To make it easier for yourself you might want to check out the “FAQ’s and Resources” Forum. There are a couple of threads about abbreviations which will help you understand what people are talking about. HTH (hope this helps!) and good luck to you.

Howdy from the Texas Panhandle!!

Hi there!! I am a new baby bandie, 6 days post op. It has been really easy to regroup. I am amazed how I am not hungary yet. have to make myself do all the liquids and protein....email if any questions!!

Welcome from McKinney!! Research, research, research!! Get yourself a stock of protein shakes, soups, broths, popsicles and get yourself started exercising.. men do wonderful and you'll be so glad you went for it!

Hi Steve and welcome! Congratulations on your insurance approval and you'll do great through the testing I'm sure. Look around and ask questions! Everyone here is great. They were a fantastic source of support when I just started out. :welcome: