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As a self payer I have to do two weeks of a low glycimic diet b4 surgery and had to fill out a 12 page questionairre. DONE!! Booked for November 30th and can't wait/

Thank you for the pointers Cheri!! <3 We did start a secret facebook group already to keep us chatting and encouraging. There are 7 members so far. If you are going to be a november bandster add me as your firend and send me a private message with your surgery date and I will get you in the group!!! Stacey Diederich-speager Lets go November 2011!!

YAY!!! Good work girly!!

Even though you faultered you controlled it. The old you might have eaten all the cold pizza and all the past and a box of cookies. Today is day 4! And it will be awesome!! As for websited to track food - I love livestrong.com. It is free. Lots of people in this forum seem to like myfitnesspal.com. they both have apps for smart phones to make tracking even easier.

If you are losing you are prob doing a great job. Having a bit of a dessert here and there is not the end of the world. If you find that you are eating more carbs than you would like to be then add more protien at the begining of the meal. Also, to feel fuller longer I hear that protien shakes are not the way to go, Maybe try some oatmeal with protien powder in it instead of sugar???

Well you just wrote exactly why your not doing so well. You can do it!! Pick 4-5 foods you do like and go from there. Pick a few protiens, a few veggies and try again. The great thing about the band is that it will be there to help you for the rest of your life. Maybe just go for walks to start and as you start to lose you can find a sport or something you enjoy to play. Please don't give up - you worked hard to get the band in the first place!!

I hate working out so I play sports. I am currently in volleyball, indoor soccer and mom&tot swimming. I also enjoy walking.

I was told that if I am on my period on the surgery day to wear a pad NOT a tampon... That was it. Have a great surgery!!!

Just make the best choices you can. MAybe pack some good foods to bring along for you to eat?? good luck and happy visiting!!

Texas - Please go see your doctor. There is no reason for you to feel faint/pass out!! There is something wrong that needs to be righted.

I am getting er done November 30th 2011. Cant friggen wait!!! Go us!! PS: I started a secret facebook group (only members can see/ post/ read in the group) for us November bandsters. Add me as your friend and send me a private message saying you are getting banded and I will add you to the group.. Stacey Diederich-Speager!!! Lets be losers together!!!

Great first day!! Keep it up tomorrow!! <3

Eeeep!! Hang in there. In a few days it should get better!! {{Hugs}}

Now that you have your date add me to facebook if you have it cause I made a private group that no one but the members can see and read for november 2011 lap banders!! Stacey Diederich-speager YAY!!! I am happy for you!!

Yay. You will have to tell me all about him and your banding experience!!

You go girly!!!! Make the end of 2011 count by putting YOURSELF first!!!

Hello and welcome!! Tell us about yourself. WHere are you from? what company are you going through?? I am in Fort McMurray, Alberta getting banded Nov 30th by Dr. Mitchell in Vancouver through the SWLC.

Yay!! See calling wasn't so bad!! Everything will be alright.

Till I am banded... I paid the $1000.00 deposit, filled out all the forms and talked to my GP about getting the lap band today. She said since she knows about my constant gain, lose, gain, lose over the last 5-7 years she is supportive of me getting the lap band. That was a huge relief!! I though for sure she would tell me to try and diet again... WooHoo! Another person to add to my support circle!! I am practicing chewing lots, eating slowly, only eating if I am hungry, and eating smaller portions more often. I also am working out like crazy. In the last 4 days I have played 3.5 hours of volleyball and ran 5 km. Woot!!!! I would do more but I have a 6 month old that requires a lot of attention!!! I love him to bits!! I can't wait to be healthier and chase him around the back yard when he starts to walk. I am scared and nervous for the surgery because there will be no turning back AND what if I fail??!?!?! I don't want to fork out $17,000 to fail!!! But I have hope that controlling my portion sizes with this tool will help me lose the 70 pounds I need to to be healthy! I do eat healthy - just to much food at each sitting!! mmmmmm baked chicken boobs!!! Everything seems to be falling into place - now I have to book my flights!!!

Awwwe, thank you!!! <3

Think of the $300 this way... That is take out every day for a month, If you get the fill you will not buy the take out or other extra food and it will all work out in the end. YOur doctor will not be upset with you if you show up, confront the issues, and take ahold of the situation. He will commend you for jumping back on that horse!! Get that fill and work that band girly!!!! You know how to get er done!!!! you have done it before right!!!

BOO!! I am a self payer as well, Maybe something came up with Dr. Mitchell. I hope you get it all under control. I know you are in Alberta but are you close enough to Calgary to see him at his office?? I hope this all works out for you today!!!! <3

How did it go??? There were dates sooner than the 30th but that is what worked best with my husbands work schedule. You have to be there a business day b4 surgery so if your scheduled for monday surgery you have to be at the clinic for pre-op tests on Friday then stay in a hotel for the weekend. that is another reason why we picked the 30th. it is a wednesday!!! I find Kim really hard to get a hold of and takes forever to respond to my emails or voice messages. that is the only thing that worries me about going through with this. Am I paying $16000 for that kind of service???

How did it go?? Did you talk to Dr. Mitchell?? Who is your consultant at SWLC?? I have kim and I am unsure about her... Fill me in girl!!! When is your date??? Mine is November 30th!!