ShellieB73

Well, I think that because my surgery date was so soon I wasn't mentally prepared for the low cal....I am doing much better...I am drinking the Isopure chocolate protein shake twice daily and I am amazed at how that curbs my hunger. And you are totally right, boredom is my worst enemy...that and nerves. I am finding myself wanting to eat and then looking at the trigger. Then I ask myself if I am really hungry!!! I have lost 5 pounds in the past 3 days. Don't you think that most of the time we eat for all the wrong reasons!!!!!!

Hi Irene, Our stories are nearly identical...I too gained most of my weight after high school and into my early adult life. I am married with three small children and think that ten pounds a year or per child has quickly caught up with me. My max was 264 and I am at 250 most days now. I am hypertensive and also in my 30's. I went to the class on October 12 and met with my internist on Nov 9. I was petrified to talk to her about it. I had nonchalantly mentioned banding to her in the summer, but she brushed me off. I have been doing a ton of research and finally decided that I would make an appoinment to specifically talk to her about it. I really wanted her honest opinion. To my surprise, she was very supportive. My appointment with the surgeon was Nov 29, mandatory support group meeting Jan 5, psych eval Jan10. I have been seeing a dietician since October....for my insurance I have to see one monthly for 6 months...ugh. She really isn't much help and is very judgemental. So all that being said...I am hoping for a February surgery date. The surgeon said he thought my three months on Weight Watchers this summer would count towards my dietician supervised diet. I am not really sure. Keep me posted about your progress...GOOD LUCK!!!

Dr. Eibes is in Des Moines and operates at Iowa Methodist. He actually used to practice in Grinnell. Seems like a very comprehensive program. I am a bit frustrated to have to wait 6 more months for the medically supervised diet.....as if we all haven't been on a "lifetime diet". Oh well....One big question I have is How are people doing 5+ or more years down the road with lap banding. It seems that there isn't a lot of research out there. I don't want a fix for the moment....I want this to be an adjunct to help me for a very long time. Anybody with any other info?