Hi, I am so new to this forum and I posted on the wrong place first time!

I am nearing 40 and ready to finally not be obsessed with food due to constant hunger. My surgery is 3-26-07 and I am excited and nervous.

HAving it done by Dr Opie in Olathe, Kansas. He is so committed to his patients success, even attends the support groups to make sure he hears "the real truth" about what his patients are going through. Pretty good Doctor:)

This lap band process is my last chance to be successful in weight loss over the long term. Sure miss Phen-Fen but that weight came back ASAP:cry I now have over 100# to lose and want to be able to physically enjoy life again without being tired all of the time. Will keep updating as things progress. REally appreciate everyone being so open and honest in their experiences. It is helping me prepare for my changes! Hey other Kansas City banders- keep me updated on your progess and I'll update on mine.

Welcome!

I was banded 2 weeks ago by Dr. Malley and already feel better. I had a lot of pain for the first 7 days so don't be discouraged if you also experience that. It will pass, I promise.

I have my first fill in about 3 1/2 weeks so I'm excited to experience that. In the meantime, I have very little restriction so I'm eating as though I do. I'm making very good choices and keeping the portion sizes small, like a normal person!

Good luck and keep us posted on your progress.

Hi! I'm in Kansas City MO and just today (ok, technically yesterday) had my 1 year band anniversary. Best of luck to you!

Wheetsin,

You lost 124 lbs in a year?! That's incredible! Good for you. What an inspiration you are. Plus, your posts are always insightful and downright witty.

I am also a North of the River Mo gal. I am scheduled to be banded on March 15. I, just like you, I am soooo ready and so excited. It all hit me in September when I turned 39 that I really needed to start making some changes in my life and be on track to a healthy lifestyle by time I turned 40. Not sure why the big 40 is a life changer but boy it hit me like a ton of bricks. I stopped smoking almost 8 weeks ago (with the help of Chantix) and am now going to be banded this week.

I have been researching gastro as well as lap band for all of 3 years now after battling my weight all of my life. We have always had insurance thru my husband's company and they would never approve weight lose surgery so I picked up myself through my employer January 1 and met with Dr. Malley January 24. I have been to his seminars as well as the band wagon meetings in his office. They were a great source of information. :clap2:

This site is awesome for all people that are considering the band, it has given me hope and answered all the questions that you don't feel like you should or could ask in person.

I would like some help with clear liquid diets. :faint: Any suggestions. I have no clue?

Judi

Will be banded 03/15/07

:girl_hug: I JUST CAME DOWN WITH A COLD AND SURGERY IS ON THURSDAY. DO YOU THINK MY DATE WILL BE CHANGED?:sick I HAVE MY PRE-OP MONDAY, IGUESS I WILL FIND OUT THEN, BUT WANTED TO BE SOME WHAT PREPARED FOR BAD NEWS. WHAT DO YOU ALL THINK?

Hi All!

This is day two of the optifast portion of pre op. I can make it through the two weeks of this but am looking forward to flavors other than Chocolate, vanilla and Strawberry already! Chicken broth has never sounded so good. Let's see how I sound in 10 more days. Still very excited about this procedure and the possibility of seeing my feet again once the "belly" is smaller

Someone asked about the clear liquid phase and ideas. I am planning on of course broths and sugar free jello with protein powder mixed into them.

I can finally use some of the $1200.00 worth of food products I bought when I tried Slim 4 life last year. ( Do not waste money on that program! just my opinion)

It kind of sounds like there are more people getting ready to be banded soon. Good luck to everyone!

I JUST CAME DOWN WITH A COLD AND SURGERY IS ON THURSDAY. DO YOU THINK MY DATE WILL BE CHANGED?:sick I HAVE MY PRE-OP MONDAY, IGUESS I WILL FIND OUT THEN, BUT WANTED TO BE SOME WHAT PREPARED FOR BAD NEWS. WHAT DO YOU ALL THINK?

Well, what happened!?! Did you get banded? If so, what has been your progress?

I was just approved today and am very excited.

Jennifer