I will tell you this has been one heck of a journey. I am starting to feel comfortable now with my lap band. I went through so much worry and alittle bit of regret and then I thought I was selfish so now I know why you have to get a psych eval before getting this surgery done because this surgery is not for the weak. I thought before I had this surgery that this would be a quick fix to my weight but through this journey I realized I am extremely strong and have enough will power to accomplish anything I put my mind to. You all who have done this can probably relate that you start seeing what an extraordinary person you actually are. This is a defining moment in your life and one you will never forget. I hope all of you who are thinking about having the surgery done will do so because it will bring you back to loving yourself again!!

Kelly

I am three weeks out with the band and have only lost 20 lbs. Of course, I cannot do any exercise yet because I have a broken foot. Have you had your first fill?

Kelly,

Thanks for the encouragement, I am waiting on a date as of now. I am already anxious and hoping to see improvements in myself like you write about. I am proud of you already and want to thank you for encouraging people like me who are scared but excited all at the same time. My patient advocate thinks my date will be in early December, I'll keep you posted! Keep up the good work!

Danielle:thumbup:

No I have not had my first fill but I am looking forward to it!!! I did this for a reason and it was to curve my appetite and to lose as much weight with the bands help so I can play with my children. Your 20lbs is extraordinary:) I am very proud of you. Without the band you would not have done same with my weight loss!!

Thank you Danielle and I wish you the best. You will love it and never regret this major milestone in your life you deserve this:) Definetly keep me posted. You will run into a few depressing moments and that is when you get on here and talk to us!!!

Well Kelly, I was approved today by insurance, and should be called tomorrow with a date!!! I can't wait!! What have you been eating, and how much of it? I just am sooo excited and I want to excel like you, I can't even imagine myself 40#'s lighter, WOW!! Thanks for encouraging me, I will need it, but I'm pretty dang determined to succeed!

Congratulations on your approval:) You will definetly succeed and yes imagine yourself 40lbs lighter and you feel great. You have more energy!!! I eat scrambled eggs for breakfast and before I eat my eggs I have a 8 oz cup of milk for more protein or I will eat oatmeal for breakfast. I am up to 4 oz now with eating. Lunch I will usually have tuna fish with light mayo on 4 crackers or I will have cottage cheese and a canned vegetable and for dinner I have chicken or turkey with a canned vegetable. I love this new way of eating. I also will give you a tip my new soda is now fruit2O water and there are many different flavors. That is my treat now and I love it. I also recommend Edy's no sugar added Ice Cream that is made with splenda but only once in a while because there is still 4 grams of sugar total. Good luck and I know you will do great!!:thumbdown:

I'm glad you feel that way - I do too. I am amazed at what i have achieved.

I also feel in NO way is WLS the easy way out. Its the sensible way out! It takes work and of that work I am proud but I'm also proud I finally saw the light and stopped bashing my head against a brick wall but took decisive action instead.

I got my date yesterday - December 1! I can't believe it's happening so fast since I changed insurance companies! I keep waiting for the other shoe to drop.

Thank you Kelly, I appreciate the menu! I'll let you know when they tell me tomorrow (hopefully) when my date is. Then I'll have to figure out how to put one of those weight loss tickers on my page too! I plan to keep in touch, but I work 3 nights a week and I am married with 4 children so don't give up on me if it takes a few days to reply!

Congratulations!! Dec 1st will be your new birthday.lol I love it!! I will always celebrate October 16, 2008 when the new Kelly arrived. I hope you do the same. Now off that subject and on to football, I love football as well, high school, college, and NFL. My teams are doing horrible though as far as College and NFL, can you guess who? UofM and Lions.

No problem I have a husband and 2 kids so I can relate a little bit:) Just keep me posted with your dates and how your doing. I will definetly be on your support team because you will need all the support you can get!!! You are strong enough and you deserve this!!