GLove

Well, according to the quick commercial, it was about hypnotizing you into thinking you have had lapband and apparently you follow protocol. Hard to tell on those 30 second trailers. If so, it's nonsense and I trust Dr Oz will not endorse it otherwise I will not be a fan ever again...

You two are frickin inspirational! Congrats on your weight loss. Please let us know how this fill goes for you. I cant wait for surgery! I am so ready for it now.,,

Good luck! Be sure to tell us all about it while you are sitting on the Lazy Boy recliner, with a warm comforter....

Quiltingfarmgirl: how long did it take to get approval from insurance company?

Mine was submitted today too!! I'm thinking 1-2 weeks before I hear anything and hopefully a March surgery date! Please, please!!! I started this in Feb 2011, so it's about MY TURN NOW, wouldnt you say?

Why would you eat Cheese Its? Honestly....

Just completed my last required tests and Doctor can now forward for insurance approval. Then, hopefully, a surgery date. I started this journey last February! 11 months ago. Im thinking late Feb or early March....

You look like a new person! Very inspirational! Oh, and I see you're from Denver! Go Nuggets!!

Marissa, how exciting! I will enjoy following your journey. I hope you post about it! Good luck to you and your mom.

Im a prebander, so I dont know much, but I thought meat could not be tolerated. Im curious though, are you just getting the pain now or did you feel it throughout the night and today?

Jim, have you discussed all options and success rates with your doctor?

Good luck! Please let us know how it went!

The UPS guy just delivered! Yea!

What were you eating during the time you were gaining? Was portion control a challenge? I would say walking 2 miles a day is exercise! Good luck!

Jean, nice to see you on here. I bought your book off Amazon last week and anxiously awaiting its arrival. Hope to have surgery in early March.

Why does work control your choice of WLS?

Nikki08: Im I the exact same spot as you are. Im doing this for health reasons but on the fun side I cant wait to NOT WEAR BLACK, and fit into my 2 closets full of cute clothes. Im going to Vegas in July and truly want to dazzle!!!! But, again, the main reason is for my health.....

Thank you Jenn, you too.

I have a Breville Juicer. Love it. I dont mind the cleanupand it's not that much. I have a rule...i cant drink the juice until after I clean my juicer.

If you havent already seen the documentary Fat, Sick and Nearly Dead, make an effort to. It's streaming free on NetFlix. It's a great weight loss story of 2 men thru juicing. There is also a Facebook page under the same name where you will get a wealth of information and recipes. Good on you for juicing as a meal or snack!

Yes, please share.

@ Shirley, your post made me smile! yes, Im still on the site. Glad to see you have been so successful!

When you were considering the band, did any of your thoughts/consideration go to when you are 60, 70, 80 yrs old and how life would be with the band?

Thank you everyone. I guess the point of my question was about dealing with the band long term and not just the immediate rewards of weight loss in the first 1-2 yrs. Example, being 70+ and still dealing with being stuck and all the restricted foods. But I guess when you reach goal you can have it unfilled and life goes on and the only difference is you have this band inside you. Several of you brought the point home that we are doing this to ensure we reach our senior years, happy and healthy. Point well taken. It reminded me this is exactly why Im having the surgery. Thank you.

I hear ya B52. Im 57 and beginning to have obesity related issues. Just told I have peripheral nueropathy and diabetes is knocking at my door. Dont have it yet, but the numbers are getting there. Just 5 yrs ago I was so active and the weight is really slowing me down these days where Im not exercising like I used to.