Hi everyone, I am a 30 year old woman. I weigh 264 right now and have started the process to having the band put in. I don't know which brand they will be using, but I assume the forum will allow any band because we all have similar outcomes?
I don't know what to say at this point. I have been extremely overweight since I was 19 and I don't like how uncomfortable it makes me. I have dangerously high cholesterol and just am always tired from being so big. I signed up for the surgery when I heard it reduces the chance of getting diabetes later in life. I was diabetic while pregnant and did not enjoy insulin shots 4 times a day and the problems I was having with my vision.
At this point I am doing the diet my insurance requires for 6 months prior to surgery...the diet is new and different, but they still allow me to have many of the foods I enjoy. I have learned to live without milk, it was a big issue for me at first, but now I don't even miss it.
I had issues with the Calcium pills they were having me take. Constipation was a huge concern, so they have me on powdered calcium citrate which I have no side affects from at this point. I also had to increase the amount of Fiber in my diet. I didn't realize how much we actually need. This part is my challenge of the month but I am learning about whole grains and wheat noodles and enjoying the transition. Lunches were a concern as well. At work I am very busy and usually skipped lunches. But my dietitian recommended some high fiber bars for a snack and they are easy to eat on the go.
I should be ready for the band in August or September. Hopefully I make some friends on here by then, my therapist says I need more support and I'm not much for talking in front of groups.
If you have any questions please feel free to ask. Nice meeting everyone!
