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While I do think it's great that there are guys out there who like plus size women, he should want you to be the healthiest YOU that you can be...if he's not going to support you on this, maybe it's time to break the ties....granted it has to be what you want as well, but if you're getting banded to improve your health you need to be surrounded by people who want to help you through that...not someone who is going to make you feel bad for this decision and who could possibly sabotage your efforts... Best scenairo, he comes around...if not, just think of all the hotties you can choose from as you become healthier (and let's face it, look even better)! :biggrin: You do what YOU need for yourself...everything happens for a reason! Barbie

It's a very cute site...he was adorable! I'd love to see the new puppy!! Definately not a replacement but I know exactly what you mean by saying that it helps...when we lost Buffy, I had a total meltdown and my parents were talking about adopting this Pit Bull 2 days later. I yelled at them and told them they were crazy.. but 2 days later she came to visit (they treat it like a child adoption) and that was it...now we've had Autumn for 11 years and wouldn't have been ok without her...we also have a 12 year old pug named Chubbs that we got about a year after Autumn... So how long do you have to stay away from bread? The only time in my life that I was successful with losing weight (and a lot of it) was when I stopped eating ANY starch...bread, potatoes, pasta, rice...and then you have to go into everything like crackers, bagels, pretzels, anything breaded, crutons, cereal, etc....but let me tell you, I've never in my life felt better!

:thumbup:Hey everyone! I'm a single woman getting ready to be banded in the early fall....just wanted to introduce myself before I started leaving responses...i really like this thread (from what i've seen) so far. Glad someone started it! I'll be interested to see how the dating scene goes after being banded.... Barbie

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Heather! I'm glad to hear that you are healing well, but I'm so sorry about your dog! I have 2 and i'm an animal lover so my heart is breaking for you... Please keep us updated and congrats on being down 20 already! That's great! I'll have lots of questions soon....feel better!

any luck so far?

not that it's the best idea, but for my friend's wedding i was terrified about not fitting into the dress so for the 2 days before the wedding I really didn't eat much AND I drank SO MUCH WATER...but the trick is to put lemon slices in it....it's a natural diuretic so you'll pee like crazy, but 1.5 pounds is water weight that you can easily get off...oh and all I ate was apples and salad...

ok so the Beyond Diets program was interesting....Natalie was so nice and i had her laughing! Basically it's a lot like the APEX program I did at the gym a few years ago. It's just planning and journaling and staying at or slightly above 1400 calories per day. The wednesday night meetings are from 5:30-6:30pm so that's not bad at all...and it's ok to miss a few. I was told on the phone that you couldnt' miss any so i'm glad that was wrong.... What was scary is i finally looked at my weight and it's the HIGHEST i've ever seen it. The only good thing (I guess) is that I can lose a lot of weight and still be over a 40 BMI for my May 28th appointment with Dr D....and by the time Beyond diets is over (the 6 month period) it will be the same time frame as Dr D said all the testing would take (5 months between the first meeting with him and when all the testing would get done and he could schedule surgery)...so i'm right on schedule! Now I just need to go grocery shopping to get on track with the Beyond Diets program and be able to PLAN what I'm going to eat.... AMY---the number for beyond diets is 922-8446

AMy, I didn't forget! I will post the number for you tomorrow~

yeah i so can't wait..tomorrow is the beyond diets program 1st meeting. I'll have to le tyou know how that goes! ..did he fill you a little when he did the surgery?

glad to hear everything went so well! Did you ask for a private room?I know I'd really prefer to have that when it's my turn...i've never been in the hospital for anything other than visiting people! My nutrition appointment is this tuesday! I really can't wait! Keep us posted on how you're feeling thru each stage! I can't wait to hear about your progress!

congrats tjveggie! How are you feeling? when did you get home?

Then i'll fax it to her..she was really excited for me actually...which I thought was a great sign..so were the nurses. (i really should remember her name...she's so nice!) GOODLUCK tomorrow morning! The journey begins:thumbup:

tomorrow!!! Are you completely excited right now? Or are nerves setting in? I just saw Shedd this A.M.....nasty viral sinus thing...she gave me some Nasonex to help clear out the pressure in my head....but i'm about to go sleep and see if that helps as well. I also asked her about writting the letter for me and she said that I could just fax it in to her...but i'm thinking that I should wait until after I have all the testing done? Did you wait for all the tests or did you have Shedd write the letter for you beforehand? I know you'll be on protein shakes after surgery as well...get some SF/FF flavor syrups from Wegmans....caramel, raspberry, etc...whatever you like. It will seriously help the shakes taste better. I'm going to bring a pack of the Champion powder for him to look at because those really do taste good...hopefully they'll be ok. I don't like Slimfast or Atkins... GOODLUCK to you tomorrow!!!

:cursing: Tuesday!!! I'm so excited for you! Keep us posted....do you have to drink slimfast or can it be any liquid protein shake?? I have one that tastes SO MUCH BETTER...

oh! also, Dr. D said that he gets approval all the time from Preferred Care...they're just more strict and basically you have to do the 6 month supervised diet....that's really the only difference. I can't WAIT for my surgery!!! I'm so excited for every single step of this...even the upper GI...it's all just one step closer to getting my lap band!!!

If i don't post the number for Beyond Diets in the next day or so just keep posting that...or just send me a PM. I have all the info at work... That is a really random question! Seriously...does ANYONE truly have guys just rubbing themselves up against them? I've never seen that happend to my "skinny" friends unless we're out dancing and even then, everyone's drunk...boys are just stupid...LOL seriously....

LOL that's a good tip

yeah my whole family goes to Dr. Shedd. The papers for LapBand must be different because she did paperwork for my mom's bypass...i almost feel funny about calling to ask her to fill out the papers...but i'm going to do it tomorrow. I'll just talk to the nurse anyways....love them too. So nice! I'm trying so hard to NOT lose weight before I see Dr D...i know i'll lose some as I start the nutritional program, but trying to stay at this weight sucks...and its uncomfortable...i just want that earlier appointment w/ Dr D so I can start losing! 14 days (tuesday) until my nutritional appointment!

how funny! I figured someone on here had to use her...did you get to see the letter she wrote for you to the insurance company? And did you see her in person to ask her to do it or did you just fax it over to her? I just got my insurance referral for the Beyond Diets Program! LoL..i have to laugh because i've never been so excited about ANYTHING medical in my life...i just feel like I really really am on my way now!! :tongue_smilie:

since a lot of us are going to Dr D....do any of you see Dr Shedd as your PCP?

oh Beyond Diets is the program I have to go to here because of Preferred Care...i'm sure they'll tell you somewhere in your area that you'll be able to go. What appointment w/ Dr D is in June? Is that where he sees how you are doing? Or is that your surgery date? Preferred Care requires a 6 month nutrition program that is supervised by a MD and as soon as I called his office and told them Preferred Care they gave me that number. My first appointment with them is April 15th and I know that that appointment is 1 hour long and then for either 6 or 8 weeks after that I have to go to weekly Wednesday evening group meetings...i'll keep you posted on it. I havn't been tested for anything yet...not until after my first app. with Dr D. Tang--> my mom had sleep apnea too. Be specific and PICKY about your headpiece when you go get fitted. You'll look like a scary astronaut but it really makes you sleep better. I sent her e-mail to your PM.

PLEASE keep in touch! Who cares if you're doing a different procedure? It's still bariactric surgery...plus i meant it when I said to ask me whatever you'd like...i can give you my mom's email address as well. She had it 3 years ago and she loves talking about it to people!

Hey Amy...i am just starting as well but I also have Preferred Care. Have you started the Beyond Diets Program yet?? My appointment w/ Dr D is on May 28th (but i'm hoping to get in sooner)...how was your meeting wtih him? How long was it? It's nice to have someone on here who also has Preferred Care!