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Thanks everyone for your posts

Hi, I'm in my 3rd month of the 6 month program required by my Dr. & Insurance co. My Dr. also requires I loose 10% prior to surgery. I've been getting very nervous and scared, as I was preparing for RNY gastric bypass. Tonight I've been reading the posts and wow! You folks have motivated me. I've decided I'm going with the band. I know I can go through with the band surgery. I'm scared to death of the other. My biggest problem right now is my emotional relationship with food. I need to loose 25 lbs. in the next 3 months. And I'm eating like I've never eaten before. I think it is like "last supper syndrome". Dr said I may have to start a liquid diet next month if I'm not on track. And the thought of that is causing me to eat more. I need to take control but I seem to have no will power. You'll be hearing from me more often, now since I've decided Lapband is the way to go. I'll need all your help and support to get me through. Thanks, looking forward to hearing from you.

I just said a pray for you L.J. You'll do fine, good luck and God Bless.

I'm pre op also but from what I understand PB is progressive burp. Like throwing up but the food comes up whole, like it went down. I think it can happen when you overfill your pouch, eat too much.

:rolleyes2:Hi guys, I'm so glad I found this site it's awesome. I just started the process and hope to have the procedure within the next 9-12 mos. Any suggestions, comments, encouragement welcome.

I get my tan out of a bottle. LOL:lol:

Hi guys, I met with the bariatrician, Dr. Wieger today, started my 6 month physician supervised diet, everything looks good. I have to have an upper GI, which I think, is pretty routine, considering my acid reflux. I go back in 1 month and visit with a nutritionist. And meet with my surgeon, Dr. Davidson. www.wgtlossclinic.com I'm so excited I just had to share. Cathy

I've heard of that be.fore After any kind of surgery. But make sure your drinking and if you don't pee soon call Dr.

Just like haircuts, it's my hair I wear it like I want. Just be happy and healthy. Weight is a number. more important is how you feel and your health. Congrats!! Could you share some before and after pictures with us for extra encouragement? Cathy

Actually, I just got my consult scheduled for June 4th, I will start a 6 month physician supervised diet on that date as well. It's required by my insurance. So I hope to get banded in the new year. You'll have to tell me all about it. Cathy

Wow, that must have been very disappointing at the time. But thank God everything is OK! Good luck and I hope the new WAIT goes fast for you. Cathy

Awesome, I didn't start yet, though I will be -someday, soon I hope. I did my initial paperwork and sent it back. Now I'm waiting for Dr. Office to get all the paperwork from my PCP and schedule my consult.

I have to do the 6 mos diet for my insurance to cover it. I have Highmark Blue Shield

Hi, :tt1: I had my first visit, like seminar on 4/30. Recieved a packet to fill out and send back. When they get my packet and info from my PCP, they will schedule consult with Doc. I have Highmark Blueshield PPO. So to get approved I need physician supervised diet for 6 months, Psych consult, & Nutrition consult. I'm 5.7 and weigh 285 or so. I have a BMI of 43/44. So here it sit, on my fat ass, :Dancing_wub: pondering whether or not I should go through with this. I filled out the questionere but now I need to fill out a 3 day food journal. That is my hang up!! I don't know if I should be truthful and write down all the junk I eat. Last year I did WW and lost 30 lbs. :hurray: but gained almost all that back :Dancing_wub: and just can't get my eating under contol since. Why do they want food log? Should I lie or tell the truth. The reason I'm waiting to fill out the form is waiting for a day I eat healthy. I don't know If I can do this! I like to eat. If I get banded I'm afriad I'll just live on ice cream I don't know what to do. HELP?

:smile2:Thank you, Thank you all, you are wonderful, this forum is awesome. Cathy

thanks for the advice, good luck with your band, keep us posted on your success

He does or did the TV show "Big Medicine" I love the show. I'm very impressed with their program. I wish I lived in Texas. Give it another try. Maybe she was just having a bad day. Good Luck!

I live near Lewisburg. (Home of Bucknell University) You should check out Dr. DiMarco in Harrisburg. The Weight Loss Clinic, Division of Central Pennsylvania Surgical Associates, Ltd

I'm going to Weight Loss Clinic in Harrisburg with Dr. DiMarco or Dr. Currie

I'm nervous I hope I'll be able to lose weight. I hope I don't have any complications.