Hey everyone, I was having a pitty party today cause I was lonesome. I watched a couple of episodes of Mig Medicine, hope you have all seen it, anyway Allen the guy that was close to 1000lbs, was going through panic attacks and having a hard time dealing with not eating and it dawned on me; thats what is wrong with me. :clap2::clap2: I am supposed to be eating my way through everything! Being only 4 days out from being banded, it is starting to sink in, just how many times I would normally be eating in a day! I think the liquid stage gives not only a time to heal our tummy, but most important our minds!!! It is amazing that we stuff so much food into our bodies and not even realize we are eating:hungry:

"Yes, paying $20 for your dinner would be a huge waste of money!! Maybe you could make some kind of deal with the manager since you are good customers."

My sister, who lives in CA, says that there are cards that your doc can give you that entitle you to order off the kids menu or buy a kids buffet. Any truth to that? Has anyone heard of such a thing?

My sister, who lives in CA, says that there are cards that your doc can give you that entitle you to order off the kids menu or buy a kids buffet. Any truth to that? Has anyone heard of such a thing?

My doctor gave me a laminated card (his business card) and on the back it says:

Patient Name: _________________

Please permit the above named patient to purchase a child's plate. He/She had gastric surgery which limits food intake.

Of course it is still up to the restaurant mgmt. as to whether or not they will allow it, but maybe it helps. I've never used it.

kimmom,

You hit the nail on the head. If I could have lost weight without the band I would already be there, right? It's not like most of us haven't tried virtually every diet program, gym, etc. out there without lasting results. This tool was a last resort for me (since I couldn't see having gastric bypass - too dangerous in my book) and I fought my insurance company 6 months to get approval and DID. Not that I didn't pay a sizeable chunk out of pocket but I'm hoping this will put me on the right track.

Banded 6/27 - 18 lbs. lost since start of 10 day pre-op liquid diet. No sutures or staples - feel pretty good! I hope I can still say that months down the road! Be optimistic (but a little realism never hurt anyone).