Hi I am new to the board. I just made the call today to the surgeon and started my journey. I go the 13th of jan for my initial visit. Then 9long months of classes, psych appt, and all the craziness gets real for me. I am a married mom of 6 kids. And I know this is not going to be easy. Is there anyone else just starting the journey? Or am I the lone one? I am really looking for a buddy to go thru this with! Thanks in advance! Misty Raine

Hi Misty!

I'm a newbie as well! I started my journey in November of this year by signing up for a weight loss surgery seminar. I was just given approval by my insurance company for the surgery a few days ago. The process goes much faster than you think it would! I have the rest of my appointments scheduled in January so if all goes as planned, I am hoping to have my surgery in late February. I'm by no means an expert in everything lapband related, but I've experienced what you're going through so feel free to ask me anything! I'd love to help you out and be buddies

Hi I am new to the board. I just made the call today to the surgeon and started my journey. I go the 13th of jan for my initial visit. Then 9long months of classes, psych appt, and all the craziness gets real for me. I am a married mom of 6 kids. And I know this is not going to be easy. Is there anyone else just starting the journey? Or am I the lone one? I am really looking for a buddy to go thru this with! Thanks in advance! Misty Raine

I'm a newbie too! I've had the surgeon consult, dietitian visit, and psych eval. All paperwork was submitted to insurance on 12/19/13 so I'm waiting for response to see if it will be covered. I started a low calorie diet 1 week ago and I've lost 7 lbs!

The founder of this site published a book that I highly recommend. It's called The Big Book on the Lapband. Has lots of info on all stages of the process. Good luck to you. I'm happy to be 1 of your buddies as so far I've been mostly reading posts. It will be nice to share our journeys.

I am in "The Big Book on the Lapband".

I will certainly look for that book! I had never heard of it. Ty so much for sharing!

I'm a newbie too! I've had my nutrition visit, psych eval and an EGD and now just waiting on my insurance! I'm 45 and can't wait for this journey to begin!

I'm going nuts with the suspense of waiting for insurance approval. Let me know when you hear....,my fingers are crossed for you!

I am in "The Big Book on the Lapband".

Wow! Which story is yours?

I am in "The Big Book on the Lapband".

Wow! Which story is yours?

I am Karen from Florida(I think). I could tell you better, but I gave the book to my surgeon's office fro a gift to share!

I'll let u know which one I am after I read the book! Lol

Congrats to all who are just starting the process! I was banded 9/11/13. BEST decision I've ever made. I started at 354lbs and currently at 276lbs. The best piece of advice I can give you is this: Listen to your medical team (surgeon, nutritionist). Your surgeon and nutritionist have a plan that they believe works the best. Don't get discouraged or think you are doing something wrong when you read that others have a different plan than you. If you are following your plan, you are doing it right. My plan has been very different from others on this board, and sometimes I have a pity party when I read how different it is. But then I look at the 78lbs I've lost, the blood pressure meds I no longer take, and the upswing in my physical activity and I realize I'm on this plan because it works.

I'm glad I found this group of people to travel with on my journey. I've learned so much. I've found the encouragement that I've needed on those pity party days.

So, welcome aboard my train to better health. I hope you enjoy your journey as well.

I have

never posted before..I am having lap band surgery on Jan. 27, 2014. I am so excited. I feel I am on a life changing journey. I am at the end of the age limit for surgery. I feel like I am going to be reborn. Would love to know which Protein drinks everyone likes and which ones to avoid. Wishing you a blessed New Year and new life.

I have never posted before..I am having lap band surgery on Jan. 27, 2014. I am so excited. I feel I am on a life changing journey. I am at the end of the age limit for surgery. I feel like I am going to be reborn. Would love to know which protein drinks everyone likes and which ones to avoid. Wishing you a blessed New Year and new life.

The surgeon office recommended barriatric advantage I have been using those kinda expensive but I bought so much b4 surgery in July. I also like the isopure ready to drink 160 for 40 g if protein I wait for vitamin shop coupon n buy on line plus free shipping. I need to be careful bc I'm lactose intolerant n well let's say most shakes have lactose and it's not pretty fir me. But getting banded us worth any lactose issues

Welcome you guys and good luck on your journeys.

My first consult is on the 16th of Jan

I should be getting surgery around late July to Early August, I'm excited!

Hi, 2nd timer here, 8/08 first band 2/13 removed 1/14/14 new band. Kind of nervous about 2nd failure. I wouldn't have changed anything, my band failure was my fault.

Hi, 2nd timer here, 8/08 first band 2/13 removed 1/14/14 new band. Kind of nervous about 2nd failure. I wouldn't have changed anything, my band failure was my fault.

Ok Edward u know the cause n getting it redone it's ur second chance ur lucky own it ... Btw how did it "fail"

I have

never posted before..I am having lap band surgery on Jan. 27, 2014. I am so excited. I feel I am on a life changing journey. I am at the end of the age limit for surgery. I feel like I am going to be reborn. Would love to know which Protein drinks everyone likes and which ones to avoid. Wishing you a blessed New Year and new life.

Welcome