Leslee

I've lost 70lbs so far and my tats look the same

I am soooooooooooo happy : ) I am finally under 200!!!! ...It was slow... 66 lbs down since Aug 15 2008 but it sooooo joyous when you finally reach it...HANG IN THERE EVERYONE...I have had lapses Cheese doodles...but its so worth it to get back on track...Actually 197lbs is better than cheese doodles!!!

Milk of Magnesia is the way to go

Boy this is difficult..I'm supposed to have 5 slimfasts a days and I find them absolutely vile!!! I only had 2 yesterday and some steamed vegetables..I cheated and had 1 1/2 hard boiled egg whites..Hope this doesnt mess up my surgery...anyway did anyone else have a hard time with all liquids..are there any other liquid substitues for Slimfast that are drinkable...I'm very upset and have another 10 days to go...: (

I am seeing my surgeon on 6/17 and still have not decided between bypass or lap band surgery. It seems everyone who chose the lap band is throwing up, sliming or feeling uncomforatble. I need to loose about 100 pounds. Any thoughts?

I was approved within 24 hours by Aetna...good luck.

I had my second fill yesterday and as with the first I developed a rash at the port site. This time the rash was a bit more noticable..Has anyone ever had this problem? It doesnt itch.

Oh sorry...I meant boyfriend...And I also do not think this is pornographic...Its healthy and normal..But I personally dont like men on this site...I question their intentions.....While we are woman who just want some advise and to share experiences men just might be wanting to get off!!!!!!!!!

I had my surgery on 8/15 and have had no probelms...I am on mushies and soon to go onto real food. I love raw fish....Are raw oysters compatible with the lap band?

Thanks Chrisann for the info regarding BJ's and not eating an hour before....So you think I'll be OK if I have lunch and then have my BF for dinner.

I cant even find the former opening page..I'm not a techie and I am very confused...

Congrats...I was banded on 8/15 by Dr. Fielding @ NYU...I feel great..NO PROBLEMS at all.

Just found this thread and I was thinking the very same thing!!!!! I am being banded tomorrow 8/15/08 and I wanted to know the following: 1. I am told that I shouldnt suck on a straw because it brings air into your stomach....Would this happen with oral sex? 2. How long did you wait before you engaged in fellatio and swallowing?

Hi Lisa and welcome to this wonderful site..You have come to the right place for advice and support...I also live alone and in NY. I am being banded this friday at NYU Medical by Dr. Fielding...I suggest you go online and search lab band @ NYU. That site will give you a brief overview of WLS and give you times and dates for their seminars. As far as recovery I think it depends on the individual but I plan on being back at work on Wed. Good luck on your journey...I know it will be worth it.

I feel as if I coming down with a sore throat and my surgery is this Friday....What should I do? Can you take antiobiotics prior to surgery?

Happy to hear that your sore throat cleared up so quickly...I am going to see my PCP tomorrow Best of luck with your surgery tomorrow and it all goes well I also will be a bandster on Friday : )

Why can't we drink caffeine during our pre-op diet?

I feel your pain..I'm on slimfast only for 2 weeks...I'm about to eat my arm off...I so want a burger :tt2:

I met with the surgeon 2 months before my surgery....Thats when my insurance papers were submitted

I submitted my insurance papers after I met with Dr. Fielding...He will bring you to Aja Washington after your meeting to schedule your surgery and she will submit your insurance papers then.

I am being banded by Dr Fielding next week. I saw the same nutritionist that you will see and she basically she just explained the foods you will have to eat for pre and post op. It was a brief visit.

I start my pre-op diet on Friday and I have to be on liquids only, in this case slimfast optima, for 2 weeks. I agree with zukagirl22. Call your doctor to confirm that he/she does not require any dietery restrictions before surgery.

I am being banded by Dr. Fielding on 8/15. I was able to get a surgery date within 6 weeks of my meeting with him. That of course was after I completed the 6 month pre-op diet required by my health insurance company, Aetna. Hope this helps and good luck in your journey.

My surgeon, Dr. Fielding @NYU, has had a lapband for 9 years and he told me he has 2 alcoholic drinks everyday... I just would add the calories into my daily caloric total.

Congrats..160lbs is remarkable...I plan on having plastic surgery as well. How did it go for you..How long was the recovery and did your insurance pay for it?