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.

GWIP, howdy neighbor!

Thanks for the kudos. Congrats on your progress too.

I still haven't heard back from the darn Sleepwell clinic. they are notoriously bad about working with me.

Northernsun, I've never heard of such a machine you can rent....does it hook up to your mask? The test last time cost about $3,000 for two nights studies...thank god for insurance but i still had to pay the first thousand.

Thanks

LKristyL- the machine is a reg c-pap- just like the one I bought last fall to replace my old and huge machine I got ions ago, except it has a computer hook up on it also. You use it as your c-pap - rent it for a month and it records all sorts of info including what pressure you draw everynight. there are a whole series of screens that they use and i would not have known except they left the manual with it so was able to follow what my pressure was everynight. After about 2 weeks when my pressure was the same everynight I returned it and they send a bunch of printouts out to my dr. Here is Minneapolis I use Apria Healthcare for the machine and all my supplies. The rental and all the computer printouts are definately less then a sleep study! I just needed to get a referral from my dr

Hey all. I'm having surgery July 9th, I have to lose another 20-25lbs before hand. Ive already lost 17. Its so hard. :help:

If I could lose weight on my own, Why would I get banded? Im just feeling frustrated and PMS ish.

Linda, I hear ya! It's very hard!

I've lost 44 so far and it hasn't been fast, I've been trying since late January. I had to be 335 to be approved, so I figure everything I lose on top of that is my jumpstart.

Pre-op was very difficult for me too! The most difficult I would say. I am getting ready for my second fill (tomorrow)... hoping for some real restriction. I have a long way to go to even get close to the word healthy!!

Linda-17# is great so far... I know it's very hard but keep it up, you are doing great!

and faithmd- I could have never lost 44# alone, and still haven't gotten there with my band, yet! I was banded 4-2-07 first fill 5-17-07 and going again tomorrow-wish me luck!

Thinking of you all on this journey with me.

I only have two more days of the pre-op diet and I will be banded. I am so relieved. I was never able to accept this diet and just suck it up. My life for a piece of fruit! I battled it every day (and on several days, unsuccessfully). I didn't lose as much weight as I hoped but I did take off 7.5 kilos /16.5 pounds. Not stellar but more than I would usually lose in any given month.

Hey everyone..haven't posted here in a while..My BMI was 52.2 to start and now i am down to 33 I cannot believe the difference..I am finally living a life i should of been living years ago ..Love you all :star:

~Kristen

Very inspiring to us newly banded ones Liberty2003!!!!!

Please tell us (who can't even imagine yet)...how does it feel?? Can you exercise and live daily life virtually pain free?

I started at the physicians office at 325 with a BMI well over 50! In 2004 I was 378 pounds. I lost done to 288 and had both knees replaced. Then I see sawed until 2006 July 24 when I had lap band. My BMI is 34 now and I have started to really struggle to get the rest of the weight off! I am at 210 now. I was a 3x and now am a 14 and that feels really good at 5'7" I am in a never never land now. It is tough!

My very first seminar was 11-2005......DRUM ROLL PLEASE..........................

I HAVE A August 1 surgery date!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! and I lost 7lbs since I saw the Psychologist 1 month ago!! YEAH!!!

My very first seminar was 11-2005......DRUM ROLL PLEASE..........................

I HAVE A August 1 surgery date!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! and I lost 7lbs since I saw the Psychologist 1 month ago!! YEAH!!!

Congrats on getting a date! I have no clue how you managed to wait so LONG!!!

Congrats on getting a date! I have no clue how you managed to wait so LONG!!!

The only reason for the delay was because I was in "Insurance Hell". I was ready in 2005!!!!! I AM READY!!!

Good Morning Friends...saw the Doc and nutritionist and have a surgery date of 06/21!!! Start 2 weeks of Medifast tomorrow....here we go...and I am ready!! Bless you 2bthinagn!!! I had trouble waiting a month around our vacation...I can't imagine your frustration.

Good Morning Friends...saw the Doc and nutritionist and have a surgery date of 06/21!!! Start 2 weeks of Medifast tomorrow....here we go...and I am ready!!

Bless you 2bthinagn!!! I had trouble waiting a month around our vacation...I can't imagine your frustration.

Good Luck ! It will be here before you know it !:clap2:

2bthinagn-congratulations on getting a date- when do you start the pre-op diet?

It's along road ahead... you might wish there was a train. lol