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There is a thread for Lap-Band Surgery FAQs and References located HERE. TONS of great info.

There are lots of questions/answers here too...

topics covered:

what is a PB?

what does DH mean?

what do you suggest I buy before surgery?

I have a consult tomorrow, what do I need to ask the doctor?

how do I get a ticker?

what is a fill?

I had surgery 3 days ago and am very hungry, can I eat _____ (anything other than liquids)? (short answer - not unless your doctor said you could - more than likely not)

welcome to LBT!

Ticker TUTORIAL (WITH PICTURES!)

Sure no problem. I love to look at the before and after pictures. It's so amazing to me to see the people who had a lot to lose who are now at their goal. It's possible with the band. There are so many people who say that you can't lose all your weight with the band. That is just not true.

If you follow the rules, and don't eat junk food, the band keeps your portions small and you lose! It's so great!

Ok I did it; I have my mental evaluation on Monday next week and my nutritional evaluation this Wednesday. I have decided to do this, not because it is an easy way out (because it is definitely not going to be easy) as my boyfriend has stated. I have chosen this because I have 6+ relatives who are obese, 1 with diabetes, a few with high blood pressure and some of the other fun stuff obesity causes. I have been fighting this issue my entire life and I have selected to take further action to help lead a healthy lifestyle… and boy I’m frightened.

I have read a lot of information and watched the actual procedure via a few links provided, I understand what is going to happen but I still have a lot of questions (don’t we all) I have a coworker who has been on this for 2 years and swears by it, she is going to be one of my #1 supporters (so I believe).

My partner may not agree with it (he is indeed blessed with the metabolism of the gods) but with how long I have struggled with weight and once he also becomes educated; maybe then he will understand. I love him for loving me how I am, but I want to be able and go hiking with him in 10 years.

I think one of my biggest fears is not being able to qualify; I have a BMI of 41 so I am on the edge of qualification. Another fear is simply being cut into. How have other people coped with these oncoming fears?

Loup

attention all new people,

this is basically just an informational thread pointing you to commonly asked questions.

if you have questions that have not been answered, please post a new thread.

good luck on your upcoming surgeries.

I have read a lot of information and watched the actual procedure via a few links provided, I understand what is going to happen but I still have a lot of questions (don’t we all) I have a coworker who has been on this for 2 years and swears by it, she is going to be one of my #1 supporters (so I believe).

My partner may not agree with it (he is indeed blessed with the metabolism of the gods) but with how long I have struggled with weight and once he also becomes educated; maybe then he will understand. I love him for loving me how I am, but I want to be able and go hiking with him in 10 years.

Loup

Hi Loup - while my husband is supportive he was for sure uneducated. We took a mini-break before I go back to work tomorrow this weekend and he read my book about what is going to take place diet wise. He is more supportive now then he was. He said he just thought my portions would be smaller but that I would be able to eat all the same stuff right away. I am glad he took the time to read it.

Can you direct me to the links of the procedure you mention. I haven't found them and woudl love to watch it. Julie :-) :help:

to lottie thankyou for your wonderful message hope you can help me through my journey preop is jan 14 and surgery 21

:help:to lottie thankyou for your wonderful message hope you can help me through my journey preop is jan 14 and surgery 21

Hi Loup - while my husband is supportive he was for sure uneducated. We took a mini-break before I go back to work tomorrow this weekend and he read my book about what is going to take place diet wise. He is more supportive now then he was. He said he just thought my portions would be smaller but that I would be able to eat all the same stuff right away. I am glad he took the time to read it.

Can you direct me to the links of the procedure you mention. I haven't found them and would love to watch it. Julie :-) :help:

To view the video I was speaking of go to: Lap Band talk Forum – The Largest Forum for Lap Band Surgery Discussion and Lap Band Surgery Support > Basics for Lap-band Surgery > beginners > Lap-Band Surgery FAQs and References > To LIVE Lap-band Surgery Videos! (Posted by Alex)

Not sure if this link will work but this is the link to the topic:

http://www.lapbandtalk.com/f73/two-live-lap-band-surgery-videos-33949/

Hope this helps, just don’t eat anything before you watch it, my tummy started to turn… :omg:

Loup