Hello everyone, my name is Julie and this is my first time on here. I have wanted to have the lapband since 2005 but cost and life got in the way. I decided to try again this past Jan.2013. I met with my Dr. and he said I would have to lose 60lbs before he would do it. I cried. 60lbs sounds like so much! and if I could not get it off before, what made him think I could do it now? I also have to have 5yrs of weight medical history(which I do), phyc. eval (which I have done and passed!!!!), and 6mths of nutritian coun. My first 12days on my 1200cal diet, no soda, no carbs, no sugar, lots of protein and veggies, I lost 18lbs!!! Woohoo!! It has come off more slowly in the past couple of months and I am getting nervous. At the end of June it will be my 6mths and I am scared I won't lose all the weight. I have 29lbs to go. Any advice?

I have never heard of that before , but if you trust your doctor trust he is doing what is best for you. Maybe he wants to make sure you are mentally ready. What did your doctor say was the reason? Stay Strong!

yes that is my question why wouldnt he do it until that lost?

Hi Julie! Sounds like you're on the right path, just stick to it and I bet you will reach your goal. Good luck to you!

I agree- if you could lose it then why do the surgery- I think I would look for a new dr.

Good luck... hopefully your doc just wanted to be sure you were committed and he will do the surgery if you have demonstrated your commitment. Best wishes!

Thanks for the replies! I had an appointment to see my dr. Friday, I am down another 8lbs!

I asked him again about the weight loss and he said it was because they wanted to make sure I could lose weight and for my liver to shrink since I am so heavy. So anyways, I am feeling much better about it. I have 21lbs to go and two months to get there.