Jeni 85

I know lots of people who have out eaten their RNY and other bypasses. As a nurse I have also watched them die from surgical complications and be ill the rest of their lives because of malnutrition.

Having said that, I really wanted a GBP for a while. But my insurance won't cover it and I have to be self pay. I am planning on a band in Mexico.

I can see why people would chose a GBP. There are lots who have had great results.

Your choice isn't a personal statement about you or anyone else - it's just chosing one option. Why be so aggressive about it and make comments about losing the band in 3 years and getting fat? Especially on a supportive board for banders? This isn't a competition. I hope every overweight person who tries to lose weight does well, whether they chose GBP (ANY KIND), banding, weight watchers, etc.

I definitely agree.. I'm happy for everyone no matter what decision they make/made... :whoo:

I calculate BMI's of kids everyday(because i work in a pediatricians office and the doctors require us to do so as part of the vitals...) so i just do it one my own

Happy Turkey Day!!!!!

Hope my band is in my corner tonight !!!! (which it usually is ) :whoo:

Awesome NSV's!!!!

I actually noticed the other day that my fingers had gotten skinnier when i went to try on one of my moms rings that previously only fit my pinky... It now my middle finger and thumb with comfort (and a bit loose) and to big on the others.

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I love hearing everyones NSV'S let's keep the coming in....:love:

Congrats Jeni!

Kim do you have any liquid tylenol? that helped me (except when i forgot i had just been banded, rolled over and tried to pick up a blanket from the floor in the middle of the night. OOOUUCCHH)

Since November is almost over should we try to get together in early December for a holiday lunch?

Sounds great... as long as im free im there

Ok so i was on Amazon.com and came across this cookbook called: Eating Well After Weight Loss Surgery Author: Patt Levine

Here's the description:

In April 2003 Patt Levine underwent “Lap-Band” gastric surgery, one of the primary bariatric surgeries being widely practiced today. As a lifelong foodie, she was expecting the worst when her surgeon’s nutritionist handed her dietary guidelines to follow post-surgery, and she was right. With her decades of cooking skills, she immediately set out to devise low-fat dishes that would be just as delicious pureed and chopped as they would be served whole. As an added problem, she wanted to cook for her husband at the same time. This first-ever cookbook for the hundreds of thousands who are lining up for bariatric bypass surgery is proof that it can be done. With collaborator Michele Bontempo-Saray, the author has created 125 recipes that contain no added sugar, are very low in fat, and get their carbohydrates almost exclusively from fruits and vegetables. Each recipe includes specific guidelines for preparation of the dish for every stage of the eating programs for Lap-Band, gastric bypass, and Biliopancreatric Diversion Duodenal Switch (BPD-DS) patients, as well as suggestions for sharing meals with those who have not gone through gastric surgery. Creative recipes cover every meal and food—Breakfast and brunch, Soups, vegetables, main courses, and sweet indulgences.

I'm definitely going to purchase it... I just wish i had known about it before when i first began my band journey.. I just thought id share it with my fellow bandsters and as well as those in the process. It seems like it would be helpful.:ranger:

I got mine from Wal-Mart. It's HealthoMeter. It's digital and you can program your height, age, gender, and weight and each week when you weigh, it tracks your progress. It can also show you your BMI and shows if you are hydrated enough. I think it cost about $40.

Oh really i'm so getting one.... My scale at home seems so boring compared to this one... I have a digital only weight is show and previous weight of the last person that used it.

By the way found it on the internet here's the web address

HealthoMeter Body Fat Body Water Fitness Tracking scale - Wal-Mart

Gotta Love Wal-Mart!!!!!

It varies day to day.... but i usually try to keep myself busy so i dont hink about food at all...<br /> <br /> But being a female and having that lovely little friend visit every month dont help either.. thats when its the worst for me. I usually can shut them up by saying i want to look good by...... (my Vegas trip in aug of 08) But it is so much harder when you crave chocolate & potato chips...<br /> <br /> Just take it on day at a time... Remember baby steps<img src="http://www.LapBandTalk.com/images/smilies/cool.gif" border="0" alt="" title="Cool" smilieid="7" class="inlineimg" /><br /> <br /> <br /> (but it has gotten a lot better since march) <br />

Or you can try to have a little snack that has Protein and gets you full so you no longer have that desire...<br /> <br /> <br /> Almonds work very well for me i can only have 4-6 of them and im done<img src="http://www.LapBandTalk.com/images/smilies/silly.gif" border="0" alt="" title="" smilieid="59" class="inlineimg" />

Thanks for the ideas. I have tried the frozen meatballs and they go down pretty good and are easy to chew, they are just so high in calories and fat. I don't really count every calorie I eat, I just try to chose things with lower calories and fat. I've really never been a big "meat" fan anyway. I can tolerate it, it's just not my favorite thing to eat. Thanks again.

<img src="http://www.LapBandTalk.com/images/smilies/confused.gif" border="0" alt="" title="Confused" smilieid="11" class="inlineimg" /> NO STRAWS?!?!?!?! ok i have been banded for 8mths and have never heard this rule...... I always use straws and never seem to have a problem.. And in my case it helps me to drink things slower as opposed to drinking regularly where i gulp things down...<img src="http://www.LapBandTalk.com/images/smilies/ranger.gif" border="0" alt="" title="Ranger" smilieid="301" class="inlineimg" /> but then again every surgeon has their own rules... and just follow what they recommend.. but i just found it a bit odd.

A lot of us current bandsters went through the same thing....<br /> <br /> I was so scared i literally was shaking.. But i'm now 8mths post-op 63.5lbs less and loving every minute...<br /> <br /> You will do great!!!!<img src="http://www.LapBandTalk.com/images/smilies/hug.gif" border="0" alt="" title="Hug" smilieid="260" class="inlineimg" /> I would do it again in a heart beat!!

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So i was sitting by computer earlier today in my shorts with my legs up on another chair when i realized that the fat that was around my knee before is disappearing i actually see the shape of my real knee.. :clap2:

I'm sorry cookies.... I agree with what everyone else has already stated.. Just surround yourself with support from somewhere else and continue taking care of yourself (you always have us LBT member to help you on your journey).<br /> <br /> Hopefully with time she will realize what a big mistake she made and come to her senses.. and maybe you two will be able to get through it.<br /> <br /> You did a lot to get where you are and you deserve the best!!!! Lots of hugs and always know we are all here for you!!!<img src="http://www.LapBandTalk.com/images/smilies/hug.gif" border="0" alt="" title="Hug" smilieid="260" class="inlineimg" /><br /> <br /> -Jeni<br /> <br /> <br /> <br />

Honey, i know somewhat about what you are going through. my co-workers and one of my freinds whose has had gastric bypass 4 years ago all turned on me and treated me like dirt when they heard i was approved for the surgery. i think it is alot to do with jealousy. there are alot of people out there that pretend they want others to be happy and will be supportive about choices they make until they make them. and the one friend that had the bypass of mine, the last time i talked to her she was joking on fat people and saying very rude things and warning me about the surgery and saying bad things about the lapband. that was 3 months ago, she has called about 10 times since i has left 10 messages on my machine because i am done with her. i hope this surgery does nto make me that Shallow.

So i reached my 8mths post op and I'm down 63.5lbs!!!! And i got a job!!!!!! (i get to work as a medical assistant in a pediatrics office.... I'm really excited because i love kids) It's my first really full Time job

Thanks Sophie, that article is quite true i printed it and am going to hold on to it in case i ever need that boost again.

Lets see it really depends on the day and time.....

Soda & bread (any kind) - Are always no no's

In the morning i'm pretty much only allowed to have Yogurt/ milk a Protein shake and maybe oatmeal if i'm lucky (but very rarely)

I have a hard time with really dense meats, like steak or beef..

I basically live off of fish (tuna talapia, and salmon) and moist chicken (finally learned how to cook it and keep is soft and juicy)

But i adjusted and happy with my new eating habits..

Now if only those dang sweets would cause a problem id be in better shape:guess

Hi, I live on the southside of Chicago and I'm interested in getting the lap-band. My insurance had it as an exclusion, so I will be going under my husband's insurance beginning in January.

I've only seen one presentation here in Chicago regarding lap-band. Who was your surgeon? Did they help you get approved through insurance?

Any advice would be helpful!:glasses

Thanks!

:pound:OMG.... Seriously this thread is way too amusing... I really needed that laugh.... (even though i am so guilty of this and probably on occasion still do it)

so my neighbors, uncles, coworkers' daughters' dogs name is wrinkles

OMG..... I love the drawings ladies!!!!

You had me laughing so hard... Im not at that point in my band journey yet but am already noticing the sad belly button and my inner thighs icky!!

But before i even had the surgery my surgeon explaind to me that because i had been overweight for so long that he is almost 100% sure that i will need the PS when i reach goal.. Im glad he did that because now im not some crazy person wondering how i can miraculously prevent it from happening..

Thank You!!! :whoo: I'm just so excited I can't help but tell everyone...

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Hi Marchies so today is wonderful day.Not only am i officially 8mths post op but I'm down 63.5lbs!!!! I'm getting back on track with watching what i eat again and trying to follow those lovely bandster rules to a tee... I'm working out again and... best of all i got a job!!!!!! (i get to work as a medical assistant in a pediatrics office.... I'm really excited because i love kids) Today is really a day to celebrate!!!!!

Spaghetti squash is worth a try. I poke a couple of holes in it them and microvave it until it gives a little when you press on it. Then I cut it in half and pull the the stringy center out with a fork. It is a bit of a pain to separate the seeds though. I recommend Dreamfields. It is high in protien and Fiber and low in carbs.

Thank You... definately will try that recipe!!!!