mkwillie

I had my first fill last Friday, one week ago. I accepted the numbing shot and it was not bad. A little sting at first. After that I only felt pressure, no discomfort.

I was banded April 5 and I have grown progressively more hungry. Today I ate more than I ever have and consumed 1200 calories, a first for me. I hope the fill I get on the 19th will solve my problem. Any suggestionson how to eat less? (What I really mean is be less hungry). It is like my body is now saying, "What the heck have you been doing? I'm hungry!!":hungry:

I am from Missouri originally but live n FLorida now. On another message board there is a member that highly recommended Dr. Phil Hornbustle in Sedalia. You can find out about him on the obesityhelp.com web site. I have heard great things about him.

Neat idea for a thread. I too, am "A lady in waiting," for my surgical date that is. Been approved by the insurance and I feel I am almost obsessed with getting this done. I am on three message boards and call my doc's office everyday waiting for them to call me back with a date. Fears? Ummmm ... my biggest fear is that I won't lose the weight I need to. Fear of dyng? Not too much, I think when it's our time, it's our time. I am 58 and have had a good life, not that I want to leave but I am willing to take whatever risks there are to lose the weight. The payoff is worth the risks to me. I had bylateral knee repalcements 4 years ago and have many more problems with mobility than before. Weight has been a contributing factor and the knees have caused even more weight gain. I have been reading threads about how co-workers and freinds can be pretty mean. I think I have decided not to say anything for awhile. Once I lose a substantial amount I will probably say something.

Hi, I'm Mary. I just learned my paperwork will be submitted tomorrow to my insurance company for approval of the lap band procedure. Been working on it since November. I have done everything required with the exception of the dietician and the blood work. Looking for info and support here and willing to share what I have learned if I think I might be able to contribute to a thread. Sounds like there are lots of great people here. :clap2:

Thanks for the warm welcome! I look forward to getting to know everyone. Guess I didn't say much about myself before. I am 58, live in Sarasota and work in the non-profit sector. We have two grown children and two grandsons and four more grandchildren by "proxy." Hubby & I own a machine shop as well. I've been researching WLS seriously since last October - have a BMI of 41. I am 5'1" and weigh 220...arrrrg.....that's hard to say.. :phanvan But.. hopefully I won't be saying that much longer. Cheers all and have a great day!