Nice to meet all of you...I am very, very new to the whole thing...just found out yesterday that I should consider lap band surgery. You know, it's always nice to be told you are too fat...this time, by an orthopedic dr. who is treating tendonitis in my ankle. He asked if I had ever considered it. I said "No, not until now." :phanvan He gave me a referral for a surgeon, so I called my "real" dr. and asked her about it...she seconded the motion and volunteered to write a letter. The ortho will write a letter, too. Things are going pretty fast, don't you think? Just kidddng... I guess it is time to face the music...I'm not just chubby! I have been reading a little about lap band, and I think it is the best method...but I guess I am just a little sad that I will have to give up one of my favorite things: food! OF COURSE, that's how I got here in the first place! I've enjoyed browing around your place here and hope to meet you all and learn from you. Thanks for being here!

PS How do you get the ticker tape that measures your weight loss?

Welcome to LBT!

Got to tickerfactory.com for the ticker.

Hi & Welcome to LBT

You will not have to give up food! Who told you that? The best thing about the band is you lose weight and still get to enjoy food, just do not eat as much

I sitll enjoy all of the foods I ate pre-band, just alot less. Im sure others will tell you the same thing

I am just a little sad that I will have to give up one of my favorite things: food!

Best of luck to you I hope things work in your favor

Wow! Thanks for the news...I had read that some foods were hard to tolerate, like bread, some dairy, chicken, etc. I also wonder how it will affect my family if I am eating so differently.

I want to know anything about it, since I'm right at the very start!

Thanks!

Thanks! Did you see I already figured it out and added it. This is probably a dumb question ('cause no matter how many people say it, I do believe ther is such a thing as a dumb question!) but how do you move the pointer on the ruler?

Dear Mousecrazy. Some foods are harder than others for different people to eat. Chicken is easy for me as long as I use hummus or avacado to "lube" it with. Bread is a problem for most people, but crackers & usually toast are tolerated. The only 2 things I can think of that really aren't recommended are asparagus & pineapple. But mabye someone else will tell you then can eat them. Some people have problems w/rice, some don't. It's really individual, but I'd say for the most part I can eat a wide, satisfying varity of foods.

Please let us know how things progress for you.

Wow KarenB! You've done great! I'm hoping I can have the surgery before I go back to school the early part of August, but it sounds like it might take more time. I had no idea there were so many tests and pre-op stuff involved. Well, that's why I'm here, to learn. Thanks for your good wishes, and congratulations to you!

Welcome Mousecrazy......just Keep Reading... There Are Tons Of Info Here. You Can Probably Find Out Any Answer To Any Question You Have. Just Look Around The People Here Are Friendly Too. I'm New Here Like You, But I Have Been Reading For A Little Over A Month.can't Wait For My Date With Dr. Marsden Either. He Really Seems Like A Great Person. Very Friendly.... Jamie