Hi all,

I'm new to the forum. Had a lap band for 5 years now with less than good success. Has been football player. 6 feet, 320 lbs, was a high of 350 at one time. Nervous about the surgery but my knees and blood pressure need it.

My surgery is Dec 12. My knees and blood pressure have also been begging me to lighten the load a bit. Good luck to you on your new life changing surgery.

Thanks. Good luck to you as well.

Hi all,

I'm new to the forum. Had a lap band for 5 years now with less than good success. Has been football player. 6 feet, 320 lbs, was a high of 350 at one time. Nervous about the surgery but my knees and blood pressure need it.

My surgery is the 17th as well! Congrats on making this change ???? When do you start your pre-op diet?

trd,

my surgery date is also around 17th.. to be finalised in a week's time!! going for the pre-op tests soon!

17th for me, as well. My dr just requires a 3 day pre-op diet.

Me too on the knees and bp

Starting full blown pre-op diet on Decmber 2nd or 3rd. I'vre been slowly working my way towards it now though with transitioning to Protein drinks and cutting down on my caffeine. I can't go cold turkey on caffeine. Too many headaches.

Just waiting on insurance to finalize everything. That is the biggest pain in the but. Let's all keep in touch.

Have a good day

Me too

My surgery is scheduled for December 18th.

I just got the call from my surgeon's office and the insurance approved it! I am soo relieved and thankful. I start my pre-op diet on December 10th!! Waiting for the insurance has been agonizing. Have you guys felt the same way?

I'm still waiting. Totally know what you are talling about. Good luck!

Waiting for approval is the worst!!! December 17

Hi all,

I'm new to the forum. Had a lap band for 5 years now with less than good success. Has been football player. 6 feet, 320 lbs, was a high of 350 at one time. Nervous about the surgery but my knees and blood pressure need it.

Nice to meet you. I'm going in for surgery around that date too.

My surgery is December 17 as well. Good luck to all of us!

I just started the pre-op diet this morning! I feel like this is going to be a long week ahead. For those of you who already started, how is it coming along?