#MagicWithinme

I used Optifast per md

I found a way that I could drink it, like hot chocolate! boil some water put in your protein drink. I love the vanilla, sprinkle some cinammin on top, yummy. I could only drink 1 out of the 4 that I was supposed to. The nurse told me that there were some people who couldn't even drink one. and I still lost weight. I think because of the drink you will be getting loose stools, I would drink more water so it does get out of the body quicker. Good luck!

they want to be sure you've attempted to loose weight. luckily my cardio was keeping good track of my weight showing the yo yo. anything you can turn in to show you've made attempts, herbalife, weightwatchers..

call dr. ,my friend, I got banded yesterday and I have some chest pressure but nothing crazy,have your support person help you walk around alittle. I keep readying the more we walk the faster the gas is gone, what Im having problems with is fever, which the hospital nurse said is normal after all the drugs I was given, its alot of my body. good luck.

so how did you ladies do? I had mine yesterday too, I was really surprised the pain wasn't more than it is. am having problems with fever though, nurse said thats to be expected because of anastesia and all the meds I was given... lets go ladies!

had mine done yesterday plan on going back Monday cushy desk job and bathroom right behind me!

thanks caribear, I'll try and find my signature .

Dr Oz is on tv right now, recommending the gastric bypass and the success of patients that have had it done. Hopefully he talks about the lapband!

mine is tomorrow!!! hospital called to be at hospital at 7:00am, Im first patient,, about the protein, can that be purchased like at health food stores, the powder? to put in the liquid diet time, I don't want to get weak and dizzy

well I didn;t get to watch all of show.. but my hubby said he was probably paid by gastric bypasss companys to promote show. Patty where do you put the ticker thing on our profile so it shows?

yeah! I was hoping they had a lapband for dummies book, not because Im dumb about procedure but that there is soo much information to remember!

I signed mine today , my signature was all crooked and weird.. we have to believe we are going through this process for the better for ourselves first, then our families.

exactly, stepping into the unknow, out of our comfort pass

I think mine lasted 10 minutes which consisted of the dr introducing himself and asking me if I had any questions. I told him I thought I was here for you to ask me questions. he said no, Im here incase you have any questions you may have that would keep you from having this procedure. I said no, he said good luck and that was it!. It took me longer to fill out forms than the visit itself.

love the sound of that catlady!

My date is tomorrow and I just told my hubby same thing, lol do you think I can loose on my own can you with your help? no thats why I need this, Im so glad so many people are here to support , as we take this important step! Going for pre op this morning!

Girl, you get to looking good you might have to change your name? What it is btw? my hubby and I follow local derby, he is an NSO.

I'm nervous, excited, then calm I will be getting my lapband surgery done this Tues. I have read up all I think I can handle, have talked to several people some with gastric bypass some with lapband. Some with good results, some not soo good. I was supposed to get it right before Christmas but I chickened out and here I am again. I have to think positively about this, its better for me and those around me. Any suggestions for a newbie?

thanks, thanks thanks, I know I'm not alone in this, and its nice knowing there are banders out there willing to share their experiences, together we will do this!

oh man, that's what happened to me in December. I did catch that nasty virus going around but with lots of vitamin C and rest and antibiotics, I'm ready for my lapband Tuesday. I'll keep my finers crossed for you!

I was reading that this can happen when you don't chew enough or eat too fast, I think is goin to be something I'm not going to be looking forward too