A thread for super-sized bandsters - starting BMI over 50?

[Curvy Me 0]

Hi I'm new on the board but I started at 352 with a BMI 58.6 and was banded at the end of November 2006. I am now at 318 with a BMI of 51.8. I feel so much better but I am still scared to eat. I hate that feeling when you overeat or don't chew enought.

[mlevel 0]

Hello! I am about to be 'new' to the whole 'banded' thing! I go in tomorrow (Feb. 14...what a great Valentine's gift:)!) for my pre-op and Monday, Feb. 19 at 8am I go in for the life changing surgery that I keep reading about! My doctor does not require the liquid diet until after the surgery. I am a bit apprehensive and a bit over the top with excitement (if both of those emotions can exist together!). The weather here in Ohio is horrid right now so I am hoping that nothing stops this momentum. I hope that it will not be long that I am posting the same great successes that continue to inspire me!

[synicalchick 0]

holy moly!!:faint: My surgery date is February 27th!!!!!!!!!! That's less than two weeks! Now All I have to do is survive the pre op. liquid Breakfast, liquid lunch and small Protein supper. (I may switch the supper with the lunch for the sanity of my co=workers...:mad: )

[lizrbit 0]

hey congratulations!!!

i just got banded yesterday!! that liquid diet is REALLY important, i stuck to it but by the hair of my pants! im SO GLAD i did, i think it makes the most difference right after the surgery.

I had a moment in the hospital after the barium and extra swallow test where i dry heaved, just for a second and then it was over. THANK GOODNESS i didnt have anything in my stomach.

Second day out and i feel alright! im a bit tender in the incision areas but thats about it.

Congratulations on your dates guys!!!!

(ps,it still kinda feels like i swallowed afootball)

oh..DONT FORGET YOUR GAS X. I actually prefer the chewable.

GOOD LUCK!!!

[lilnena 0]

I GOT MY DATE TOO!!!!!!!!!!!! :faint:

March 21st I will be getting my

Lap Band!!!!!!!!!!!!!

I also :Banane20:

[Inner_me 1]

Congratulations to the new approvals, and those who've just received surgery dates and to the new bandsters...of which I still consider myself to be. I'm entering my 6 week post-op diet tomorrow. It's the same as it was this week, so no big suprise.

What is amazing to me is how quickly my 6 weeks of post-op healing went. I had an appointment with a nutritionist this past Tuesday, and when I told her my surgery date, she said with a smile, "Oh, so you've been banded a month and a day." To my amazement, it hadn't even crossed my mind, and it took someone else to bring it to my attention.

So, good luck, smooth surgeries and speedy healing to you all.

[lilnena 0]

Thank you so much, I can't believe how excited I am

[DeltaDawn 0]

I just wanted to put in my new stats!!

As of today I hit onederland!!!!

It has been a road and a half, but so worth it!

Dawn

Banded April 4th, 2006

Montreal

358/199.2/179

[Teresita 0]

DeltaDawn WOW:clap2: :clap2:Congratulations!!!!:clap2: :clap2: :clap2:

[synicalchick 0]

I just wanted to put in my new stats!!

As of today I hit onederland!!!!

It has been a road and a half, but so worth it!

Dawn

Banded April 4th, 2006

Montreal

358/199.2/179

YOU GO GIRL!!!!!!:clap2: :clap2: :clap2: :clap2: :clap2:

Any issues with loose skin?

HOORah for lilnena. I was so excited too! mine is the 27th.

[Elisabethsew 50]

Congratulations on a GREAT achievement!

[DeltaDawn 0]

Yeah I have some loose skin, but it is not horrible. I am working out a lot now ran 5.2 k yesterday, so I think that helps too!!

But I will take loose skin over lots of extra weight anytime!!!

Dawn

Banded April 4th, 2006

Montreal

358/199.2/179

[tann 2]

Wow that is great news SChick, I can tell you are a lil excited:heh: I was thrilled too, I was walking on cloud 9, still am:D

Congrats DeltaDawn on making it to onederland:wow2: :cheer2: Oh my goodness you're almost to goal!!!!:pound: :humble:

[lilnena 0]

Congrats Dawn!!!!!!!!!

[Inner_me 1]

Dawn! Congratulations! I don't know if I'll be able to do it as quickly as you, but you've given me the inspiration to know that I CAN do it!