Hi, I'm following the directions and introducing myself. Obviously didn't get morbidly obese by following the directions.

BMI 39.5 with several other "qualifying" health issues. Went through entire process about 2.5 years ago and decided to give Weight Watchers one more try. Lost enough weight to no longer qualify for Lap Band. Woo Hoo me! Nope...gained it all back. So I am 100% ready to go. I feel educated and comfortable with the process.

Biggest fears: controlling portions, liquid diet, and feeling nauseous a lot.

Read the book and it is very informative and helpful. Wonderful resource. Thanks LapBandTalk people.

I had band in Aug 2012 and have lost 46 lbs it was the best thing I ever did for myself. the liquids diet is hard but doable and there isn't any nausa when you eat right. When the fills get right for you, you wont be hungry 4-5 hours, you wont hear food calling you. you will finally get how thin people stay thin. The opening to our stomach is to large and not sensitive enough to send the message to our brain that we have eaten that is what the band does. tome it just repair my stomach a d I feel great.

Thank you! I'm already looking forward to the day I can offer kind, encouraging words to someone else.

Hi, I'm following the directions and introducing myself. Obviously didn't get morbidly obese by following the directions.

BMI 39.5 with several other "qualifying" health issues. Went through entire process about 2.5 years ago and decided to give Weight Watchers one more try. Lost enough weight to no longer qualify for Lap Band. Woo Hoo me! Nope...gained it all back. So I am 100% ready to go. I feel educated and comfortable with the process.

Biggest fears: controlling portions, liquid diet, and feeling nauseous a lot.

Read the book and it is very informative and helpful. Wonderful resource. Thanks LapBandTalk people.

Hi - I'm brand new at being banded (just had my surery on Jan. 2nd) so I'm still on the liquid diet. I can tell you that while it isn't loads of fun, it is very doable - and if you have issues both your Dr. and I'm sure the wonderful folks here will be able to give you some pointers The only issue with nauseousness I've had is when taking my medication for my migrains. I have to crush them and down them and (I've learned the hard way) if I don't have enough in my stomach ahead of time it will upset my stomach Best of luck with your surgery!!