Sweet Tooth

Hi there,

Is this meeting for lapband people or just anyone with a weight problem come. I had the lapband surgery in Jun and I live an hour away from Richmond and it sure is hard to get to those.

Welcome to the over 60 FatAttack,

I was banded in Jun 07 and I am 60. I have lost 26lbs and have had three fills. I am slowing down on my weight lost now, but am working to keep it off and continue to lose. Good Luck on your surgery and keep in touch.

Welcome...where do you get this Isalean? Good luck on your surgery and diet.

Welcome Pretty B...I am from Dinwiddie and was banded on Jun 27 by Dr Batista. I have several friends that have had this and is doing great. You will get hungry, but just hang in there. You will cheat some of the time, but most of the time you will find something to eat that will fill you up. I try to read the VA input once or twice a week. The best think I have found to help with the hungry pains are the Protein drinks....Blend the carnation light, with a little ice, one splenda and put a scoop of Protein Powder in it. I use the Soy Protein powder, plain, which has 20 grams of protein. It works for me. Good Luck...

When you say shots...are you talking about a syringe with it in it? Boy that would be cool, because I am so tired of the nasty taste of Protein powder. Will try you shake...it sounds great.

Start weight 246

Goal weight 175

Current weight 223

To Goal 48

Waters...where can you purchase this book? Sounds very interesting with a lot of infomation about lapband. I just tried to eat a peach and it didn't go down at all. I guess I will stick to strawberries and small fruits.

Thanks Heather....this is great....I am trying to get my ticker to work so I can change my weight since I had surgery on 28 Jun. Thanks again

Hey,

I have had the same problems with the pre-op diet. I do good one day and the next day I cheat. But not as bad as I use to . I have surgery on Jun 28. I am getting quite nervous, but excited. Good Luck on the 29th. Will look for you when I return from surgery.

What is bathroom equipment?

Thank you

Is this a chart of everyone being banded in June. If so add my name for 28 Jun.

Thanks

hi there,

I will be banded on 28 Jun and very nervous about the surgery and the dieting before. I guess the reason I am nervous about the diet before is because I have NO WILLpower. Any one else like this...

Hi GR8

Just noticed you are one of us Virginians doing the LapBand. How long were you in the hospital and did you have to go on all liquids 2 wks before. I will have my surgery 28 Jun in Richmond.

Take care,

Congratulations!!!!!!!

How was the week before on the liquid diet? I am one of those addicted to food addicts. Help with any information you may have. I will be banded on Jun 28.

Take care.....

Hi all, this is my very first time here. I am so inspired by people pictures, stories and support that I want to be a part of it too. I went for my intial consult with the doctor, nutitionist and psychologist on March 24, 2007 and have a tenative surgery date of June 25, 2007. Right now I am just praying that my insurance will approve the procedure. I am definitly looking to make connections with individuals just starting out so we can support one another a long the way. I look forward to hearing from you!

Hi Stacey,

I will be banded on 28 Jun. We need to find out how to locate other ones that will be banded in Jun so we can help each other out. I found out my insurance will pay for this. :clap2:

Good Luck

It's so nice to know that I am not alone in making the right decision for me, not everyone else. I will not let anyone else discourage me. Anyone else out there with the same problem.:help:

Good Luck

Has anyone had the nurse pc discourage you from the lap band and recommend the gastic bypass? Well mine did just yesterday and boy did I come away very disappointed. Help ......Also how do I get into a live chat room

Thank you

I am a first timer and need help on how to move around in this program. I don't understand what a thread is. Please help me. I sure enjoy reading everyone's replies and the advise everyone has. I go for my first meeting on 23 Feb 07. Do you know if I should go ahead and make my appointment with the Physc and nutritionist before the first appointment? :mad: