mommytokk

Terry, WOW! You're doing great! You are less than 3 weeks out and have already reached 20% of your goal!! I know it will probably slow down, but what a great start!! Good thought about the liquids...I'm sure I will get sick of them soon enough! What type of foods are you eating?? Are you doing Protein shakes?? Are you pulverizing food??? Or are you choosing foods that are naturally soft? (Did you feel kind of "lost" at this point? I have tried to read as much as I can, but I still don't know if I have a grasp on exactly what I am supposed to do. I guess that's why I have so many questions. I hope I'll have a feel for what I can and can't eat. Have you experienced any spitting up at all?? I'm not sure if that happens with liquids and soft foods... Can you tell me what your typical day is like?? (as far as what you are consuming) Also, are you able to find places to eat out? I'm guessing you stick to Soups, etc. We are on the go so much, and tend to eat out a lot (one more reason why I can't beat this weight issue). I have tried to think about just what I'll order in the future. I wish there was a book "Lap Band for Dummies" or "Idiots Guide to Lap Band". Hmmm...now there's an idea! Thanks, Terry, and blessings to you! Kathy

thanks for your reply... I am self-pay, so do not have to go through the 6 month diet supervision. That would be so hard for me!! When I get my mind set on something I want, I want it NOW!!! My insurance (Boon-Chapman PPO) have an exclusion for "weight control" coverage, so I didn't even explore it. Maybe I should have sent an appeal, but right now, I don't even care. I want this so bad! Sienna Plantation area is nice...growing a lot, but very nice. I think that is in the Fort Bend ISD. We live east of there...more towards Galveston. We are in Clear Creek ISD, but my kids go to Friendswood ISD because my husband teaches there. FWD has exceptional schools, and it is much smaller than CCISD. It is so hard to move, especially when you have to make big changes. Are your kids involved in activities?? I know we have met tons of people through our kids' sports. I'm sure you will meet lots of great people. (doesn't make it any easier though!). Good luck to you...and I pray that you have peace about the whole situation. Who knows?? Maybe the move will be the 2nd best thing that has ever happened to you (the 1st being the band!! HeeHee!) God Bless, Kathy:)