Hello!

I am new here but I have been reading some of the threads.

I am a 37 year old mother of three-twin daughters that are 14 and a 6 year old little boy..two of my kids have autism.

I am on my way to getting approval from my insurance for the lap band.

I have been told to start the pre-op diet to loose the "liver fat".

I am excited and nervous at the same time to begin this life change!

Dr.Avery in Mississippi will be doing my band--anyone use him?

Hello I to am a Newbie -NY - Dr. Shingh. I had my first visit about three weeks ago. I have set up all appointments that have been requested of me. I have to lose 10% of my weight prior to the operation. So far I have lost 6lbs. I am excited and nervious at the same time. Good luck to you. What is required of you prior to the operation? :shades_smile:

I just got approved by my insurance yesterday..I have to loose 36 lbs which sounds like a large amount for "liver shrinkage" to me..I think they set the number high but I will have to weigh weekley and once I have lost a good enough amount I will start that other pre surgery requirments..tests etc...How much do you weigh if you don't mind saying?

I am 297--highest weight EVER :shades_smile:

But, I am ready for a change and will do great with this new "tool" to help me.

Renita

I just got approved by my insurance yesterday..I have to loose 36 lbs which sounds like a large amount for "liver shrinkage" to me..I think they set the number high but I will have to weigh weekley and once I have lost a good enough amount I will start that other pre surgery requirments..tests etc...How much do you weigh if you don't mind saying?

I am 297--highest weight EVER :thumbup:

But, I am ready for a change and will do great with this new "tool" to help me.

Renita

Congrats on you insurance approval!!! Renita you can do it!!! Don't let that 36 lbs stand in your way, you just do what you need to do and lose as much as possible and I know they will get you going as soon as possible. Good Luck!!!

Cindy:thumbup:

i used Dr avara, he is wonderful. Not only is he wonderful but the staff is awesome, well knowledged. They take there job serious, its great to know people care about there jobs so much. I am also a nurse and work with them through other people that come to my office and such. I think you picked a great dr

Hi I am from biloxi miss, glad to see people from miss in here. I was banded on 8/28/08 not far out.

Hey,

Thanks! I do love everyone at that office, very nice and non-judgemental! lol

I went today for a weigh in and blood pressure and they were so supportive.

I have a surgery date for Oct.8,2008...nervous and excited.

I have started walking a mile a day-very hard because I have never been one to excerise that much but the pay off has been great I have lost 9 lbs so far towards my pre-op diet

congrats keep up the good work. I am glad you are using them, they are a little more expensive, but when you are dealing with something like this, I think a few thouseand dollars is worth it. I have lost 11 pounds so far, i am getting impatient and want this fat off quickly lol. Keep up the good work, your surgery date will be here before you know it.

Renita congrats on your surgery date it will be here before you know it. Great job on the walking. I am walking everyday right now, yesterday was 2 weeks banded for me and I weighed again this morning and I lost another 2 pounds so I am down 11.2 pounds since surgery. I went back to work this week and I must admit I feel pretty good.

Take Care,

Cindy

My insurance is paying all except for the 2,888 to the hospital.

They sent me a letter saying my insurance only covers one after surgery and I will have to to pay for subsequent ones @ $125.00

I am hoping I will be one of these that only need a few fills along the way!

What pre-op tests did you have to do for Avery?

What vitimans do you take? I took my list to Sam's in Gulfport and was looking at the different ones. Is Citrical what you use for calcium?

Where around here do u get the protein shakes?

Sorry for all of the questions just trying to wrap my brain around everything!! lol

Renita

Thanks Cindy!! You walk everyday in this Mississippi humidity!! l

I walked three days last week-1 mile each time and all I can say is WHERE'S FALL!! LOL

That is great 11.2 lbs--I know you did feel good when you went back to work.

It does boost you self confidence, I am sure!

I am pre-banded but am already feeling that self confidence of being in control and being pro-active about my life changes. It is something that I had lost somewhere along the way.

Renita

I am also from Mississippi. I live in Brookhaven, but will be banded in Oxford by Dr. Byars. I felt really comfortable with him and plus a friend of mine was banded by him a month or so ago.

Renita, I weigh a little more than you (341 when I started), but I must say I've only been on this liquid diet for a week and lost 13lbs...just stick with it and you'll be having your surgery before you know it!

I will have mine October 6--Just 8 days on the count down and can't wait. I have been a "plus" size all my life, but the final shove was finding out I was a diabetic....so had a meltdown; got a hold of myself; found the money b/c BCBS of MS is worthless; and called Dr. Byars! :biggrin:

Thanks for posting!

I have lost 13 lbs myself since starting first cutting back and now on the pre-op diet given to me on Friday..two Protein shakes a day and one Smart Ones or Lean Cuisine.

October 6 is very close--I know your excited!

Are you on our Smashing Pumpkins threads? There are a group of October Bandsters that are on a list...look under pre-op forum and search for the topic "Any October Bandsters".

My date is right behind you on 10-8.

Keep in touch and let me know how it all goes!

Renita

I am also from Mississippi. I live in Brookhaven, but will be banded in Oxford by Dr. Byars. I felt really comfortable with him and plus a friend of mine was banded by him a month or so ago.

Renita, I weigh a little more than you (341 when I started), but I must say I've only been on this liquid diet for a week and lost 13lbs...just stick with it and you'll be having your surgery before you know it!

I will have mine October 6--Just 8 days on the count down and can't wait. I have been a "plus" size all my life, but the final shove was finding out I was a diabetic....so had a meltdown; got a hold of myself; found the money b/c BCBS of MS is worthless; and called Dr. Byars! :biggrin:

Hey ladies, I am so happy for both of you. Today is my one month banding anniversary. I have lost 16.2 lbs since being banded and I can tell I have lost inches, I just haven't measured yet. I will be getting my first fill in a couple of weeks and I can't wait.

Cindy

Congratulations Cindy!! That is a good amount! I know you are excited. Hopefully I'll be as successful as you have been during your first month. Definitely looking forward to getting that month over with!! Actually, I really wish I could fast forward at least a year from now....i'm sick of this liquid diet!

Good Luck to you!

Thanks for posting!

I have lost 13 lbs myself since starting first cutting back and now on the pre-op diet given to me on Friday..two Protein shakes a day and one Smart Ones or Lean Cuisine.

October 6 is very close--I know your excited!

Are you on our Smashing Pumpkins threads? There are a group of October Bandsters that are on a list...look under pre-op forum and search for the topic "Any October Bandsters".

My date is right behind you on 10-8.

Keep in touch and let me know how it all goes!

Renita

Renita

13lbs is great! You will definitely lose more now that you are doing the Protein Shakes. I'd kill for a lean cuisine right about now!! I will try to find the Smashing Pumpkins--what a cute name! Thanks!