Claudine1975

I am going to start off by saying I am no expert but I have lost a little weight while waiting to be banded. Here are some tips that have helped me moved the scale 1- limit carbs. I don't have a specific target, but I don't eat bread, rice or Pasta. I eat whole wheat small tortillias in the South Beach sandwich kits. 2. limit sugar. I don't eat any junk nor do I eat fruit (I know that is not so healthy, but it has helped me) 3. drink plenty of Water 3. Move everyday. I workout at Curves 4 times a week. 3 times a week I walk 2 miles 4. I think this is the most important step - track what you are eating. I use the Daily Plate.com. It has belp me understand what sodium can do and how much Protein I am getting. I also try stay around the 1200 calorie range. Sometimes I do indulge in wine - but I make up for it the next couple of days but limiting my calories. I know you are frustrated - but hopefully you will discover what will work for you and the scale will start moving.

I had to have an intial evualution and then a results visit. She also would like her patients to be enrolled in anf aftere care program. Everyone is different. I did click with her and I did enroll in the after care program. I am sure there will be a lot of feelings as you go though this process. I have never known my adult self as a thin person. I have always been heavy for as long as I can remember. I have BCBS of NC and they were a breeze - approved in just a couple of days. I see Dr Enochs on July 10th for my pre-op testing results visit. I am so ready to start this process. What about you?

DH= Dear husband

You might want to look into transfer behavior. Usually people who where food addicts make take up something else once they lose weight. Some shop, some gamble and she might be turning to sex. I am sure she feels very good about the way she looks and is doing things she couldn't do when she was heavier. she still needs tobe careful. Just let her know that you care about her and she need to be careful.

I will be a Bandster on Aug 1st at 8:55 AM!!!!:thumbup: Any cool names for us August folks?

Kgranite - I have a date - Aug 1st. I am so exited and nervous all at the same time. It only took BCBS of NC 3 days to approve. I have no pre-op diet so to speak of. I have to have a clear liquid diet on July 31 and nothing after midnight.

Don't laugh :thumbup: I had a boca burger for the 4th. I am not banded yet but I am eating a healthier diet since making the decision to get banded. I have cut down on carbs and sugar. It has been hard but the scale is moving in the right direction.

I have insomnia and it was not even an issue for me. Do you take anything?

I also will be banded by Dr. Enochs on Aug 1st. My Insurance was submitted last friday and I was approved on Wednesday. I go over my lab results, EKG etc on July 10. I was only told clear liquids that day before and they can't be red or purple. I can't wait to be banded.:thumbup:

I lost 3 more pounds this week all by myself and I got my insurance apporval and band date. August 1st. I got to the beach on July 25-27 for one last celebration. I can't wait!! I have been walking on the weekends and working at Curves Mon-Thur and finally it has paid off. I have been watching my portions and sugar and carb intake. I went to Mexican yesterday for lunch only only had a few chips and ordered the chicken Faijitas. I ate only the chicken and veggies. Very proud of myself that I didn't order cheese dip and slather myself in sour cream and guacolmole. I have a $50 gift card from the Outback that I have been holding onto since Christmas and I guess now I have to use it before my big day. Happy 4th!!

I lost 3 more pounds this week all by myself and I got my insurance apporval and band date. August 1st. I got to the beach on July 25-27 for one last celebration. I can't wait!! I have been walking on the weekends and working at Curves Mon-Thur and finally it has paid off. I have been watching my portions and sugar and carb intake. I went to Mexican yesterday for lunch only only had a few chips and ordered the chicken Faijitas. I ate only the chicken and veggies. Very proud of myself that I didn't order cheese dip and slather myself in sour cream and guacolmole. I have a $50 gift card from the Outback that I have been holding onto since Christmas and I guess now I have to use it before my big day. Happy 4th!!:shades_smile:

Ijust got my date yesterday - Aug 1st. I can't wait to share stories with you guys. I have no pre-op diet. I have to do all clear liquids on July 31st and nothing red or purple. Is that weird or what? I never heard of that before...any of you can't have anything red or purple before the surgery?

I would eat the lunch you had plan on eating today and just order the pizza for everybody else. Just tell them you are not in the mood for pizza or you are having pizza tonight.:thumbup:

Where is the port? Why is it a scare?

Hey guys I will be banded by Dr Enochs on Aug 1 at 8:55 in the morning. I am so excited and nervous.

I would like to start off that I did walk 45 minutes and swim for an hour today. But, I did a little farewell tour to some foods this weekend. Last night it was Bojangles and today it was frozen pizza. I am done with the both of them. The Bojangles hurt my stomach this morning and the pizza wasn't really all that good as it has been in the past. I will walk tomorrow for 45 to an hour. I don't want to gain back any weight back that I have lost.:cool2: I have a girls beach weekend coming up in July 24-26. We are staying the weekend and I am so looking forward to my last beach trip as the big girl. I will bring lunch meat, fruit and low carb wraps to keep my eating in check. The hardest thing will be keeping my drinking to a minimum. I will have to sip my wine very slowy. With that being said - I don't want to be banded before the beach. I hop the week after I get back will work. I have a feeling these next couple weeks of waiting for insurance will be killer:eek:

Are you exercising? I know that is the only the way the weight comes off me.

I have my fingers crossed - My paperwork was submitted on Friday - June 27th. I can't wait to join you guys!!

I would like to start off that I did walk 45 minutes and swim for an hour today. But, I did a little farewell tour to some foods this weekend. Last night it was Bojangles and today it was frozen pizza. I am done with the both of them. The Bojangles hurt my stomach this morning and the pizza wasn't really all that good as it has been in the past. I will walk tomorrow for 45 to an hour. I don't want to gain back any weight back that I have lost. I have a girls beach weekend coming up in July 24-26. We are staying the weekend and I am so looking forward to my last beach trip as the big girl. I will bring lunch meat, fruit and low carb wraps to keep my eating in check. The hardest thing will be keeping my drinking to a minimum. I will have to sip my wine very slowy. With that being said - I don't want to be banded before the beach. I hop the week after I get back will work. I have a feeling these next couple weeks of waiting for insurance will be killer:eek:

I have decided that Friday is my weigh day and today I have lost 10 pounds since May 20th or so. I am so happy that I have been able to do it all by myself. Now, I will tell you that I have gone to bed very hungury but come hell or high water..I was going to not snack after 6:00. Today , I got my phys clereance and my surgeon filed my insurance today also:biggrin: It should be 1-2 weeks until I hear back:scared2: I hope to at least mantain my weight loss until then:w00t:

I have decided that Friday is my weigh day and today I have lost 10 pounds since May 20th or so. I am so happy that I have been able to do it all by myself. Now, I will tell you that I have gone to bed very hungury but come hell or high water..I was going to not snack after 6:00. Today , I got my phys clereance and my surgeon filed my insurance today also:biggrin: It should be 1-2 weeks until I hear back:scared2: I hope to at least mantain my weight loss until then:w00t:

Thanks Ruby. Your reply helped me a lot. I really want the Band and I am ready for the new lifestyle. Every now and then I seem to doubt myself and think I can do this by myself by limiting the calories and portions. But then, I have no will power and I need something to aid my. Good Luck with your weight loss!

I am not yet banded but I am trying my best to eat a healthy diet as I begin my NEW life with the band soon. I have looked at some post at what people eat at different stages and I understand the reason for the clear liquid, full liquid and then mushies. My question is when in the "I can eat real food stage" - how much do you eat and are you really not hungry between meals once you get good restriction. Do you stay in a calorie range to lose weight? How do you know you are in starvation mode or do you ever go into that mode since there is a lot of padding on our bodies:wink2:. Thanks

Is anybody a member of Curves? How long did you have to wait to to go back after being banded? Are there any machines in which you can't do right away. Thanks for the input.

I am very close to getting the Lap Band. I am in the middle of all the pre op testing. I am having doubts that I will lose with the Band. I am scared to tell people in fear of them asking me everyday have I lost weight and how much. Has anybody not lost weight with the lap band? I know the band is a tool and not a magic wand. I do realize that I will change my diet.