We need a place where we can support each other through our "more than most" journey. Just as turtles don't get much out of hearing us talking about fast we're losing, maybe it would give us a nice break from "I'm getting banded because I need to lose 60 lbs".

I think we have our own unique challenges, expectations, baggage, etc. -- and we need our own little niche to support eachother. We all have a very long journey ahead of us, and need to band together.

Thank you Kadrianmatthews, Thompson632 and DeltaDawn for the support and the encouragement:). My surgery is only a month away, and I'm just starting to tell my friends and family. I thought that if I didn't tell anyone than I could still chicken out. But now I'm sure that I don't want to do that, and I think that I need all the support I can get. The Information about the throwing-up helped a lot. I just don't know anyone in person who has had the lap-band to ask them. My first support group is one week befor surgery.

I also wanted to say that you all are doing so great!:clap2:

I hope I can do as well. You are all an inspiration to me.

Hi I would like to join this thread because as you can see from my Ticker that I qualify!!!

I was wondering if anyone on this thread was unable to have the banding laparascopily and had to have it put in as an open incision. My doctor said that if they can't do it lapara. they will have to resort to the open. Did this happen to anyone out there?

My surgery date is August 27th and I started Day One of the preop diet today.

Thanks,

Michelle:ranger:

My starting BMI was 53.3 at 273 lbs I'm only 5'0"! I'm currently down to 174 with a BMI of 34.0 -->this makes me OBESE no longer extreme or morbidly obese etc...:clap2:

I'm still confused as to what to pick for a final weight goal. I choose 125 (49 lbs to go) as it's on the high end of good BMI for my height. That's how I picked but don't know if this is realistic.

Who should I ask about picking a goal weight? At the moment I've just been enjoying the ride down hill. But eventually feel I should have a realistic goal.

Thanks!

hi Michelle,

welcome! i started at 402.5 and they did me laprascopically

Hi Losingjustme,

Thanks for the reply. I currently weigh 387 and my doctor scared me Monday when he mentioned they might not be able to do it lap.

I have seen your pictures and you look awesome and you are doing awesome! I hope I can do as well as you! Did you have to do a liquid preop? I am on Day 1 - just figured out my calories on Fit Day.com and they came to 590. My body probably is in shock right now. I look forward to reading more of your posts and thanks again.

Michelle:ranger:

hi Michelle,

i was just on a low cal diet, low fat... i cant really remember it much. (i was not the best of patients then) not a good thing!!

what kind of liquids are you getting in? what kind of shakes? how much protein, etc.?

i am going in for another fill tomorrow. hopefully they will be able to fill me up a bit more than normal, but i doubt it - it's TOM and i am swollen and it is in the morning, where i am TIGHT ... but it's the only appt available ...

best of luck to you!

Dear Smiling apple

Take a deep breath! Try to relax! The key to losing weight is consisteny. It is also directly connected to your way of thinking. You are the only one who puts food in your mouth. Maybe you need a little counseling to help get your mind in the right place. Keep focused and you can do this. On the other hand, the reason you want to be banded is because like me and most of us, if we could do it all by ourselves we would! Talk with your Dr. Work on getting your mind focused on you and quit worrying aobut others and their sabatage effects!

Thanks leedorr...

I will remember that. I have been through counseling before and I am not oppossed to it at all I just have to make the time. But I am just going to keep my head up, I am trying to find a diet that works for me, I know they will all be hard but I need to do something to get this 25 lbs or so off. I called my best friend today and asked her to start walking with me a couple of days a week as a start.

Hi Losingjustme,

Thanks for the reply. I currently weigh 387 and my doctor scared me Monday when he mentioned they might not be able to do it lap.

I have seen your pictures and you look awesome and you are doing awesome! I hope I can do as well as you! Did you have to do a liquid preop? I am on Day 1 - just figured out my calories on Fit Day.com and they came to 590. My body probably is in shock right now. I look forward to reading more of your posts and thanks again.

Michelle:ranger:

Which liquid pre-op are you doing Shelli16415?

Hi again!

My doctor has me on all liquids for 12 days. I am to have 6 SF Carnation Instant Breakfasts per day along with SF Jello, Popsicles, Drinks, and if necessary FF broth. That's all. I am on Day 2. Day 1 went very well - I tracked my calories at about 590 and protein at about 53 grams. I was only able to get in 3 of the Carnation Breakfasts. I got on the scale this morning (I know I shouldn't have) and lost 3 pounds already.

Went to bed hungry and woke up hungry. I just hope these next twelve days go by quickly.

Thanks for all your support and have a great day!

Michelle:ranger:

Ok i am joining the high BMI ers. I think mine was 61 when i started.

insurance even denied me because they said my BMI was to high for weight loss surgery! Weird. I appealed and they approved me right away.

I just got banded and am starting my long trip with all you people!

Welcome Whosyourdaddy! Your doing great!

Thanks Shelli! O and i was about 430 on surgery date and i had laparascopily done.

Actally i had no problems at all and this was my first surgery ever!

My doc did say 'you are going to be a challenge for me' but i was fine.

I bought a scale today that goes to 380 max. Hopeing i will be able to use it soon!

I did buy one once from SkyMall that said it goes to 450 but it didnt work so i sent it back.

My only way to weigh is going to be the shipping scale at work for a while.

I got the biggest band but my doc said it was still a little tight so maybe i wont need as many fills.

Cool! And thanks for the heads up! Did you have to do a liquid preop diet?