Just wondering...if you are waiting to have the LAP Band and going through all the pre-op or have had it already..are you or did you get discouraged with still trying to diet and waiting for a surgery date? I started in January and have worked really hard at losing weight. I have lost 20 pounds to date but it just seems like I'll never find out when my surgery will be!!!!!!! It took me a long time to make up my mind about it but now that I have, I just want to do it. :faint:

Maybe just a word of encouragement from anyone going through this would help.

THANKS!

During the 3 months of "waiting" for the surgery, I tried to eat healthier to prepare for surgery but did not diet to lose weight. I gradually got all the crap out of the house and cut down on fats and high sugar foods. A 10% decrease in your weight makes a big difference and that's about what I lost before having the surgery. I didn't count calories or weigh foods but I did make a conscious effort to stop eating when I felt full.

Hang in there. You're doing great.

It took me a year after consults, 6 month diet (which didn't work), etc. and going through 2 insurance companies. You bet there is frustration and a feeling of being discouraged. But if you truly want this, you hang in there. I'm not a perfect bandster and haven't lost as well as many but I'm glad I did it and would do it again.

Hang in there, Deanna! I have a twelve month diet requirement and then things are submitted, so I could be looking at fourteen or fifteen months, total. I haven't had my consult yet, but my twelve months is done, though I did not lose the 5% required by my insurance (I was sick in the year and was stuck on the couch and gained 17lbs). But I've now lost that, so I'm hopeful I'll get approved. If not, I wil lose my mind

I have also changed my eating habits to more healthy choices and have been trying out various Protein Shakes and baby foods and practising how to eat like I've been banded (though I am eating more than that). I'm using small plates and cups and bowls and children's utensils so I can eat the right size bites. I'm taking this waiting period to practice how to chew, chew, chew, and how NOT to drink with my meal. I hope this makes it easier on me when the Band is in place.

Good luck, we're here for you!

I say you go girls. You will get there and it will all be worth it in the end. This isn't something that we did to ourselves overnight and we aren't going to fix it overnight either. Think that everyday you are in this battle its one day closer to having the tool that you are going to need to make a change in your life forever. You are a gorgeous person who needs this special tool to improve your life. You are going to get there and you are going to be happy for it. Good for you..and huge pat on the back for patience and perseverence in the big fight....take care of you and good luck.

POPT

Tracey