SabrinaS

Good luck hun!!!! Let us know how it goes!

I pretty much told everyone about my surgery I'm not ashamed about it not that anyone who doesn't is..but for me its not really any issue who knows..I could care less if people try and judge or have opinions about it...I'm doing this for me to better myself and everyone I have told so far is supportive there have been a few ppl that say ?"ohh why? u don't need to do that"..but they usually shut it when I ask them how they know what I NEED lol

14 pounds in 7 weeks is not slow at all..The doctors usually want u to lose about 2 pounds a week so u are right on track..I agree with the increase in water Intake im sure u will drop those few pounds soon keep up the good work!!

Get out I can totally tell that you have lost 50+ you can see it in your face arms and stomach you probably cant really tell because you look at yourself everyday..so u dont notice it but I see it!!! You look fantastic

I'm on day 5 and honestly it has gotten so much easier its become more routine I don't really feel hungry anymore and no more light headedness. The first 2 days I wanted to hurt someone lol but I haven't cheated

Every doctor is different..my doctor put me on 4 slim fast low carb shakes a day and anything that was zero calories like jello crystal light Popsicles I can have unlimited..Its 800 calories a day for 2 weeks. I'm on day 5

Haven't been banded yet but I will have an allergen band

So it's the second day of my liquid diet yesterdy was horrible today is a lot better. My hunger pains aren't that bad..but I went Into work today and found my name was pulled in a raffle for free girl scout cookies..samoas at that...I never win anything and I win cookies today my favorite kinds haha somebody up there has a wicked sense of humor...I was good tho I gave them away to my coworkers..I just told them not to eat them in front of me

Thank you everyone for the suggestions im on my way to the grocery store right now :-)

Just because you had a set back don't let it completely take over you..you are only on your second day just start new tomorrow and try to stay on track...I know how you feel I'm on day 3 of my liquid diet. Day 1 and 2 were hell!!! Lol but it's gotten better it will get better trust me!!

I haven't been banded yet but I will be out for 6 to 8 weeks my job has a 40 pound minimum lifting requirement I work with people so lifting someone is out of the question. I was told to come back when I'm ready. I'm going to use this time off to learn about the band and how it works with ME! As well as heal

Congrats!!!!!!

It's May 2nd so two more weeks to go!

Thanks ladies it wasn't easy to give them away either but I know it's all worth it. I've been trying to stay away from food and the kitchen the hardest part I think for me is feeling hungry and a little light headed I had a slight headache yesterday but hopefully my body will start to adjust to the loss of calories soon I think I'm gonna go buy some zero calorie Gatorade maybe the electrolytes will help with the light headed feeling :-)

Omg!!!!!! I'm so hungry...I started my liquid diet officially today..and I think I'm gonna beat somebody up and steal their dinner...or maybe rob a mcdonalds and take all the buns so nobody gets burgers today....lmao I'm trippin...but I didn't know It was possible to be this hungry my stomach is burning lol and I feel a little light headed..I'm on my 4th and last shake for the day..my mom made steak tacos :-(. Would it be wrong to "accidentally"knock the whole pot on the floor??? Yea probably..sigh On a more positive note my surgery date is May 2nd I'm ready to start this journey but this hunger is a mother lol..sorry for ranting I needed to vent I know somebody in lap band land is feeling what I'm feeling right now..lol

Hey is anyone else on YouTube? I've made a few videos. I think I'm gonna record my entire Lapband journey..it's kinda therapeutic sharing with everyone Check out this video on YouTube

Wow congratulations that is really amazing!!!

:-) So....I got a call from the hospital basically making sure my check in information was correct for when I go into surgery...so I called United to find out if I was approved and they said yes!!!!!!!! I'm so happy after 3 weeks of biting my nails im so relieved!!! I start my liquid diet Wednesday the 18th...there was some confusion about the surgery date I was told its May 2nd but the Insurance has April 25th down either way I'm exited I'm so ready to start this new journey :-D

Thanks everyone...I'm also happy to be doing this now I've been struggling with my weight since I was in junior hs and I'm so ready to get to a happy healthier weight..some family members told me maybe I should wait...but I already have hypertension I don't want my weight to add any other health issues to my life

I was approved today also congrats ladies :-)

I was told that I qualify for single incision lap band surgery as apposed to the regular 4 or 5 Incision way..did any of you have your surgery done this way? How did you feel afterwards? Do you think it's a better choice as far as scarring and pain? Any input would be super helpful Thanks :-)

O_o Sheesh lol...this waiting for approval is driving me a lil nutty..I called UHC today to check the status of my surgery and they say it's still pending..at least they didn't say DENIED lol.....but man o man I just wanna find out so I can relax. I'm on vacation for the weekend in Kentucky( Go UK!!) with my family and all I can think about is...what if the insurance called my house phone or sent me a letter in the mail!!!! I won't know untill Monday nooooooooooo Lol I'm trippin ya I know :-)

Amen to that I can't wait until that day plus size clothing can be super pricey depending on where you go not to mention bras 50 bucks a pop..congrats on your NSV!!!!