Makinchanges4me

Congrats on getting the band tomorrow. I get mine next week. Best wishes!

Try sugar free popsicles. The ones we bought have only 15 calories and no sugar.

Try Atkins low carb diet. The protein helps me to not feel so hungry. Good luck.

I tried several brands. Atkins is my favorite. Has less carbs/sugar. Has protein, vitamins, and I think it has a better taste. Comes in several flavors.

I'm getting the band on 8/5. Your post was appreciated. Everything I have read (incl book from True Results) states that it is a tool and not a magic cure. I have to do my part as well. Thanks for the tips!

Anyone having lap band surgery in August? I'm in Texas and scheduled for 8/8. Start pre-op low carb diet next week. Will say a prayer for us August banders to have an easy surgery and much weight loss success. Come on August.....can't wait to start on the road to a new healthier me!

Blacktxbelle, Thanks. Let me know how the surgery goes. I have to go to S.A. for mine. Enjoy your day.

Wishing you good luck!

Wishing you much success. Keep us posted on how you are doing.

I am scheduled for lap band. I have heard so many pros/cons on all surgeries. After doing lots of research, I am just saying a prayer and will trust my surgeons advice. I have to do something to lose this weight. I believe surgery is my best choice. Good luck in whatever you decide. Let us know how you are doing on your journey.

I am scheduled for lap band on 8/8. This website has been a big help for me. And the success stories keep me motivated to do everything I can to make these healthy changes come to pass. Good luck on your surgery. Keep us posted.

Having lap band on 8/8. It helps to read the success stories. Thanks for the photos and positive post.

Hi Karad, Thanks for the positive post. I will be banded on 8/8/14. It does help to reinforce that I'm doing the right thing by reading positive info from other banders. Keep up the great work!

Hi Bulawookie, Being banded 8/8 by Dr Esquival. Can't wait!

I haven't had surgery yet. Saw a few posts that mentioned sugar free popsicles to help keep you hydrated. So I looked at a few stores today. Was hard to find sugar free. Am thinking Amazon or Bed Bath & Beyond may have some plastic popsicle molds where I can create my own sugar free recipes. Might be good w/frozen diet pepsi or frozen decaf coffee if allowed on my post op diet. I did see some ice tea crystal light at grocery store w/no fruit. I also get tired of Fruit drinks. Hope you find something that works out great.

I picked my name because it's time I started Makinchanges4me and not worrying about the opinions of others.

Thanks for the update. You look great. It really helps to hear the success stories. Congrats on keeping the weight off.

Check out True Results. Good luck on your surgery. Have a good day.

Being banded in S.A. on 8/5/14 by Dr Esquival of True Results. Haven't met him yet. But his office staff in Austin are great.

Congrats.

I live in Round Rock. The only support group that I know about meets on the 4th Thurs of each month (7/24) at True Results on Technology Dr in Austin off 183. The meetings are at 6:30 p.m. I think they last maybe 90 min or so. Am going to try to be at next meeting. Having lap band surgery on 8/8 in S.A. w/Dr Esquival. Was told that you can bring someone with you. My hubby is going to try to come. This will give him more of an idea of what I'll be going thru. Hope to meet some of you banders at meeting. Have a good week.

I wanted to say thanks to everyone offering advice and encouragement. I wanted to get lap band or sleeve. Not sure which way to go and was nervous about doing it. I had about a million questions. The members on this site have given me so much info and help in making a decision. Having surgery in August. Appreciate you all. Wishing everyone a fantastic 4th of July weekend!

Happy 4th of July. Hope everyone has a great holiday!