lassie

do not tell them just say you are eating healthy

Words of encouragement for all the newbie’s. Most of us were very nervous when we started this journey. For me all the tests were so overwhelming, heart, lungs, sleep apnea, ect. I thought it was taking forever. Then I had to do a six month nutrition class for my insurance to kick in, when I had finished the six months the insurance said I had lost to much weight ( I was five pounds under their guidelines ) so I did not qualify anymore. I was devastated; I gained back seven pounds and had the hospital resubmit the claim. I was approved and had my surgery on May 24th 2012. We are all going to have our challenges- just know that it was all worth it. I was also overwhelmed by what to eat and drink and was so worried that I could not do it that I would look like a fool for getting this band and still not lose weight. I am 65 years old so this is like a last chance for me to get it right. You know what? I did get it right, I am losing about a pound a week and now can cross my legs and get into smaller pants but the best part is my self esteem is way better and my husband is so proud of me. Remember the band is just a tool you have to do the work but it is way easier than I expected. Looking back I almost gave up because of all the stuff and the insurance company, it took me a full year to have the surgery, and guess what it now seems like the time flew so do not give up keep trying to be the best you can be. God Bless

on the Latte's I have skinney milk and no flavor

I did not give up coffee or my Starbucks Latte's just went to mostly decaf.

I was reading posts from young ladies that sounded like they were getting discouraged and overwhelmed by the whole process so I thought I would give them a little lift and help them along.

Good luck to you in your journey. We are all nervous it will get better.

you look great keep up the good work

congrats will be thinking of you on Thursday, remember to have all the things you need close by when you get home. If you have concerns post and we will all be here to help you.

Good luck to you it is wonderful that you are taking charge of your life.

Way to go, you are taking charge of your life.

I know I should not smile. I know it feels now as if you will never go out to eat or eat anything that is not soft. I was so gratful for every stage, oh the taste of cottage cheese was to die for lol. It will get better babe hang in there.

I was banded at the end of May and I was also so scared, I was questioning my sanity for even thinking of getting this done to my body. I was so excited to start with; I went thru all the tests and nutrition classes and was even so disappointed when the insurance turned me down the first time because I had lost too much weight. I persisted and when it was time I was scared out of my wits. I don’t know for sure what got me to the hospital but I had read (on this web site) so much info I knew this was my time, at my age I was not going to get another opportunity. I am so happy I did but you need to find your own information, on this site or talk to your doctor. Just know that there are a lot of people that are scared, I hope your find a support group that will help you. I will keep you in my prayers, God Bless

congrats to you both, I cannot eat soft bread or I assume cake so I might try something a little more crisp maybe a fruit crisp or a strawberry parfait. Happy birthday

welcome and congrats on you taking control of your life.

could be gas but if it is sharp pains I would call the doctor just to be sure.

so far I have had good results, it is not coming off to fast which is a good thing for me. Best advice is to eat now with a small plate and eat your protien first. Good luck to you,

Congrats to you and keep up the good work

Congrats and welcome you will get much needed help on this forum

make sure you are getting your protien and that is about 75 so you need to be carful

so great to hear we are all pulling for each other.

me tooooooooooooooooooooo

i cannot i even tried lamb today and could not handle it

I have sex that always perks me up lol

when will you be banded, I would say to use a small plate when you eat and eat your protien first that would be a good start

I am not from your area, just wanted to say hi and tell you to keep up the great start you have