jrenae

Congrats on your pregnancy. A baby is a beautiful blessing. Enjoy it, be happy!!!

So far so good. I just got banded friday 12/16 and i'm doing great. my husband has been a BIG help. Make sure that you have someone with you the first 2 days. Its very important. The gas is bearable but i had gas in my back and if you can imagine, that was very uncomfortable. I feel alot better today though. you'll be fine. Oh yeah. I did cheat a little on my pre-opt diet. But I didnt do any fried or greasy foods and no sodas. Good luck!

Hello there, I had Dr. Benavides in Dallas, Tx and he had me to do his protein shakes called "Myocel" 2 times a day wih 2 meals a day. For my 2 meals, I ate chicken salad, or baken chicken and green beans (any green veggies). Basically that's it. In the mornings I would have a piece of fruit or 2 hard boiled eggs. It's a lot of healthy foods to choose from, you will just have to remember, no fried, greasy or starchy foods. All else, should be good. Oh yeah, no sodas.

Hi, I'm in the Dfw area and I've recently been approved by United Healthcare to have the surgery and I've chosen Dr. Benavides as my surgeon. I don't have a date scheduled yet. And I havent met him either. His nurses were great though. Does anyone have any tips for the pre-op diet?

I'm just getting started with the lapband process. i have the jitters too! However I've dont a lot of research and these lapbanders have help me out a lot. The best advise I have, it to know ask the Doctor all the questions you can. " No question is stupid" I wish you luck.

Hello Everyone, I just decided to have the lapband. my bmi is 47 and I am ready to do something about it. I just got married in March, got a new house and a brand new car all this year. So I think I need a new look to go with all the other blessings God has given me this year. I have my 1st appointment with Doctor Richard A. Benavides in Texas on Monday August 29th, and I am excited. From what I hear he and his staff are awesome. I hope so. I'm not nervous because change is good. I need this in my life!!! Other than my weight I am happy with everything in my life. I have no medical issues and having this surgery pray will keep it that way. I'm on my way to being a LOOser!