kalura

So good to read all the 'low BMI' posts! I have always been the chunky one in my family and the one to struggle with weight. I am only 4'10" and I weigh 170, a BMI of almost 36! Although I am in perfect health now, I had gestational diabetes with both my pregnancies, diabetes runs in my family, and I saw my grandmother pass from diabetes. I DO NOT want to reach that point. So I know doing Lap band will hopefully keep me from getting there. I have my surgery scheduled for the 28th and am getting nervous. But I have all my family and a couple of friends supporting my decision, and willing to help with my journey. Good luck to everyone else~

I'm glad to hear your heartburn went away. I discovered my hernia because I was getting bad chest pain and thought my heart was about to explode. After months of test and an EGD we found the culprit. Now I'm having my hernia removed and lap band done, and I hope I will have my heart burn go away!

It has 24g carbs, with 21 being sugars.

Mine is scheduled for the 28th and I, too, am having a hernia removed. Does having the hernia removed make the post op diet even harder?

Good luck gersue! I am also scheduled for the 28th! Very nervous, but very excited!

I'm so glad I'm not the only one feeling nervous- mine is set for June 28th and I've started my pre op diet! I was excited, and nervous, but still excited. . . Until yesterday- I had my yearly ob/gyn appt and my doctor was shocked that I was doing this. I am a self payer, and my BMi is at 35. He told me to reconsider, and it was hard driving home having a different doctor not being "excited" about my decision. I came home and discussed it with my husband and family. Thank God they are very supportive, and we know others who have done lap band and have been successful! I kept going back and forth, but have decided this is something I NEED to do! I had gestational diabetes and most of my maternal relatives are diabetic. I'm not there yet, but I do not want to get there either. . . I know this is a great decision I'm taking, but a tough one as well! Good luck to everyone!!