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:thumbup: I went to orientation yesterday. It was more of the same from the night before and more in depth info on how and what you will eat after the procedure is done. I gotta admit...I got scared when they started talking about a no carb or low carb diet. Um...if I could cut out carbs I wouldn't be where I am today. I am addicted to carbs, there is no way around that. I know my life will be better without the carbs but thinking of myself giving them ALL up forever seems unreasonable. No carbs is this docs suggestion. They say the lap band manufactors tell you that you can eat anything you want (in moderation) and will lose 1-2 pounds a week. But if you go the docs way your results will be better and faster. I will need to talk to my "banded" friends and see what kind of diet they are following. Ugh...I hate the word diet. I did find out yesterday that if I get the paperwork from my primary doc asap I could very well have this done by the end of May. That would be great cause then my husband will be home. As of now the two things that scare me the most about this procedure is; 1. No carbs 2. No carbonated beverages :thumbs_up: Diet coke is also a vice of mine. The nurse yesterday said "bubbles" don't go down well once the lap band is in place. I'm not giving up on this, I just need more research on these two things. And again...my health would probably be much better without those two things, it just scares me to think of giving them up. Like heroin to an adict...ya know?

I've decided to start switching over from my diet coke to ice tea. We can have caffeine can't we? How are you doing on not drinking with your food?

:thumbup: I went to orientation yesterday. It was more of the same from the night before and more in depth info on how and what you will eat after the procedure is done. I gotta admit...I got scared when they started talking about a no carb or low carb diet. Um...if I could cut out carbs I wouldn't be where I am today. I am addicted to carbs, there is no way around that. I know my life will be better without the carbs but thinking of myself giving them ALL up forever seems unreasonable. No carbs is this docs suggestion. They say the lap band manufactors tell you that you can eat anything you want (in moderation) and will lose 1-2 pounds a week. But if you go the docs way your results will be better and faster. I will need to talk to my "banded" friends and see what kind of diet they are following. Ugh...I hate the word diet. I did find out yesterday that if I get the paperwork from my primary doc asap I could very well have this done by the end of May. That would be great cause then my husband will be home. As of now the two things that scare me the most about this procedure is; 1. No carbs 2. No carbonated beverages Diet coke is also a vice of mine. The nurse yesterday said "bubbles" don't go down well once the lap band is in place. I'm not giving up on this, I just need more research on these two things. And again...my health would probably be much better without those two things, it just scares me to think of giving them up. Like heroin to an adict...ya know?

Seminar :thumbs_up: The seminar was amazing. I sat there with my mouth dropped to the floor. All these years and all these pains and ailments I have had can be directly linked to my being over weight. I knew something's but not all of them. Why in the world didn't a doctor never say to me...if you had weight loss surgery half if not all of your medical problems would disappear? I had to fight back tears while I was there, it is so moving to know there is help out there, there is something I can do that will help me lose weight and keep it off once and for all. I wish I could have it done today. I am guessing it can happen in June sometime if everything goes as planned and is approved. Sadly that is when my husband will be gone. He ships out to the desert in June for two months. I hate to think of doing this alone but at the same time I don't want to put it off either. I know I am strong enough to do it.. I got to orientation today at 3. I really liked meeting Dr. Jesse last night. She was funny, knowledgeable, easy going and very honest. I will enjoy seeing her and getting to know her better. She talked about the new band called "Realize" after researching it online I think it is the band I will go with.

Air Force wife here too...maybe I told you already. It's so late and I am too tired to think. I am glad you fought for him! Hooah!

How did I miss that you were military? Is he retired now?

Hi, I am just getting started with this new adventure. I hope to be banded by the end of summer. Robin :redface:

Thanks! I am really excited about all this, I am so looking forward to getting my life back.

minipinmom~ I thought about that. It would be neat for him to come home and already see a change in me!

Seminar The seminar was amazing. I sat there with my mouth dropped to the floor. All these years and all these pains and ailments I have had can be directly linked to my being over weight. I knew something's but not all of them. Why in the world didn't a doctor never say to me...if you had weight loss surgery half if not all of your medical problems would disappear? I had to fight back tears while I was there, it is so moving to know there is help out there, there is something I can do that will help me lose weight and keep it off once and for all. I wish I could have it done today. I am guessing it can happen in June sometime if everything goes as planned and is approved. Sadly that is when my husband will be gone. He ships out to the desert in June for two months. I hate to think of doing this alone but at the same time I don't want to put it off either. I know I am strong enough to do it.. I got to orientation today at 3. I really liked meeting Dr. Jesse last night. She was funny, knowledgeable, easy going and very honest. I will enjoy seeing her and getting to know her better. She talked about the new band called "Realize" after researching it online I think it is the band I will go with.

WOW! I can already see a big difference and you are so beautiful! You are gonna just keep getting better and better. I look at your pics and think we are very similar in size. What is on your arm? Robin

what is the slime?