katiebug

Hi! My name is Katie & I'm 18. I was first interested in Lapband about a year ago. All criteria was met, except I was too young. In that time I worked hard & lost about 40lbs, but it was a short-term loss which resulted in gaining it all back, & then some. On December 15, 2008 I attended another seminar with my same surgeon as before, Dr. Allan Cribbins. This time around insurance was readily on board & as soon as we got the approval (about 3-5 days) everything happened very fast. I was scheduled for surgery on December 26 & was back at work (childcare) in 8 days. So far I've lost 9lbs & I'm scheduled for my first fill in mid-February. I'd love feedback from anyone regarding the first few weeks to months of their banding.

I actually need some new vitamins. I have been taking children's ones & am now out. Can I buy vitaband from a store?

I definitely learned the horribleness of trying to eat too much real quick. Since then I've done pretty well with eating slowly & chewing. Regarding protein shakes, I've been drinking Body Fortress Whey Protein stuff. I like it a lot.

Hi! I'm Katie & this is my first real time in the forums. I was looking for others that have had Lapband near me, & it turns out I was banded by Dr. Cribbins... he works in the same office as Dr. Hamn. As soon as insurance approves your claim, it will happen FAST. Good luck!