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Hi LUCY LOSERS:biggrin: my surgery date is March the 9th...I am having a horrible time with the liquid diet....I called the assistant at my surgeons office today and informed her that I had fainted yesterday....she wasn't surprised at all...okay???...she told me to add another shake :smile: to my regime'!!! Seriously I have worked my tail off to get this surgery approved...and this two week liquid thing is so not ok with me. Why is it that some patients are required do this diet for only 2 days and others don't have to do it at all....???? But I have to do it for 2 long weeks? I am not a person that leans toward eating "fatty" foods. I haven't been to a fast food joint in over 2 years....I don't drink soda....I am a carb junky person who's had to learn to balance protien and veggies as my main meal, I am only able to have carbs one time a day and it has to be wheat based! I havn't had white break in 5 years...Yes, I know some of you doubt this...go ahead call me a liar at this point I don't really care...my problem is eating too much of something or not eating enough in one day...the nutritionist say's I've been in Ketosis for a very very long time....Here's the important part....I'm considering cancelling this surgery totally! I don't know that I want to live for the rest of my life no being able to choose when I want to eat or drink somehting...I want to be able to have a glass of wine with a friend when i choose to...I want to be able to enjoy a draft on a Sunday afternoon watching the football game...I just think that this may be too a drastic measure for me...Yes I don't want to be a 20/22 size forever, but does the rewarded wieght loss really make-up for being able to share or chose to take part in many many events??? I am so torn and I have no idea what to do...someting inside of me is telling me not do do this, no to go forward and have the lap-band placed....please help......Oh and I am extra extra grouchy because I have this terrible terrible headache that began hours after I started this liquid diet..sorry for the attitude...:cursing:..thanks to whomever reads this and takes the time to listen to my grumpy butt vent...

DannyLu...I have had the same problems, today is day 2 of this liquid diet and I also have two kids, hence the member name...my husband has been away on business for just over 2 months....anyway, I was so dizzy earlier when I was driving I had to pull my car over to the side of the road...I passed out cold for like 3 minutes...I was scared, called my doctor, but it was too close to close of business...not sure what to do I've just been laying around feeling gross and lethargic....good luck I hope you feel better...Sorry I don't have any words to help I just wanted you to know I could identify with your feelings...

Hello all March Melters.....

:w00t: My surgery day is March 9th, It's been a very very long fight but I can finally see the light.....LOL..

I started my 2 week liquid diet yesterday, and found that I had to "modify" a little, I had and now again have such a terrible headache, so I added a little Protein, 2x today...

Basically it's been Adkins Advantage shakes and chicken broth for almost 24 hours...I can do this I know I can...however this liquid diet is challenging...I'm up for it though.....Good luck everybody....

ait- we have the same surgery date and I too started my 2 week liquid diet. I actually started yesterday for some reason i felt like starting a day early, bad idea......i had a very tough time getting through one day!So today is actually day two and I can not get rid of my headache...today I actually had some egg beaters... and finally my headache went away for 4 hours....of course it's back again. I am thinking I am going to have to modify this whole liquid diet plan a little....I'm going to need to work my way towards the full liquid thing....today i had 2 Adkins Advantage shakes, 20 oz. of broth, 1 Dannon Lite and Fit Yogurt shake thing, 6oz. of broiled tilapia and a sugar free popsicle...I'm hoping this isn't so bad, it's not totally liquid, but really I need Protein. I had to pull my car off the road today because I was so weak and dizzy I thought I was going to faint. I am thinking and praying that I can work my way towards total liquid for most of the 2nd week and then clear liquid for 48 hours...I just can't deal with the headache....what do you think?:w00t:

Hello Jacksonville people....I havent' posted since like August..Yikes that was a while ago, but alas after a denial from my insurance company and a very lengthy appeal process... I have been approved and have a surgery date too. I actually began my "liquid" diet yesterday and I must say WOW am I ever hungry and does my head hurt! My big question is What exactly is a liquid diet? I put a call into my doc's office by my girl is out for the day....I've read and re-read the paperwork she gave me and I can't find anything other than Adkins Advantage and broth...Please help if you can..My surgeon is Dr. Stankard.....

thank You.....

Hey Sue-I'm kind of annoyed; usually when there is a "new reply" on this thread I get an e-mail notificaiton, this time I didn't, not sure why. Anyway I ended up driving my DH to the airport and then spending my day with my boys; they're a bit upset he's gone for the next two months. Anyway, today is my 40th birthday so we headed to Panera bread for lunch and then caught a movie. I wanted to see Mama Mia so bad! The boys won though and we saw Star Wars the Clone Wars, its an animated flick, I should have remembered my ear plugs and my book! LOL! Anyway..today ended up being a nutty day. I agree, lets see what happens with Ike and whom ever else wishes to slam us with rain! Thank goodness for big generators and hurricaine shutters! I really don't know all that much about the one comming up now; guess I'll go of to the IHC and check it out. Keep in touch and may be we can shoot for a week or so from now???

Kerrie

Kerrie - midday during the week is no good for me since I work 8-5, Mon thru Fri. Saturdays are good for me or maybe an early evening any night but Tuesday (I go to school):thumbup:.

I'd love to share my experiences with you since Dr. Cywes tells me (and my DH who had surgery 4 days after me) that we're walking billboards for LapBand. I love tallking about my surgery and what a lifesaver it's been for us!

Let me know if there is another day that works.

Sue

Hey Sue got your message about time problems, Sat. mornings would be great for me. Do you have kids? If so we could also go to the playground on Kingsley if its not raining. I'll meet you there, just tell me what day and time and we should be all set. I can give you directions if you need them, basically over the Buckman Northbound on 295 then take 17 south, turn right onto Kingsley and just over the railroad tracks is a neat wooden playground. Let me know what you'd like to do. I love Starbuck and Panera too, as do my kids. Go figure!

Talk with you soon......................Kerrie

Ok so even before I read the post from Irmabeck, I switched doctors only because I had my Gyno refer me to another group of surgeons closer to my home. Just yesterday I went to the Flemming Island Surgical Center for a day surgery procedure and I really liked this facility. Everybody was so warm and friendly, the fixtures were very posh and upgraded in every fashion possible. I had a great experience all over. My gynocologist who did my procedure yesterday is a part owner is this private facility, both the Bariatric Surgeons her refered me to also work out of this surgical center, so I'm quite pleased. I can say that my Gynocologist is the best doctor I have ever ever met as far as listening to his patience and his over all bedside manner; if he is referring me to a colleague of his and he knows me, I'm quite certain they will provide me with the same service. The Bariatric Surgeons names are Stankard and Brinkman. Anybody who reads this and has hear anything at all about the please message me. I have full confidence in my gyno so I'm not expecting any bad news. Just wondering if anybody has seen them before. Anyway, thanks for all the info and the alerts all. Have a blessed week then weekend.

Kerrie

Wow! Sue you have come so far! I'd love to get together; you know I'm going to pick you brain for hours!!!! LOL, really it would just be nice to meet somebody in person who has been so successfull!

Well, my schedule is pretty easy; I actually turn the big 40 on the 6th and have doctors appointments and my seminar of the 4th, my DH leaves to go overseas for 2 months on the 5th early am. So who's ready to meet on the 5th mid day?? I have another pre-banded friend who will be attending as well. I'm pretty sure this group will just be me my friend and may be one of you guys here, ie Kelly/Sue/perons who started this tread, can't remember her name....sorry........anyway, I was thinking Starbucks, (or may be even Panera Bread) but really are these not so good choices for those of you who have lost so much it makes my head spin??? Let me know what you want to do....kay?

Kerrie

Do you have to have a "fill" by the doctor who did your lap band?

I'm going to be attending a seminar to start the process the sugeon I chose requires, travel time will be appx. 45 min each way, I'm wondering if I should look into somebody closer???

Thanks, Kerrie:confused2:

Hi Kelley-Thanks for the congrats; it was a long summer! I dropped the boys off and literally did a happy dance as I made my way home and then sat, just sat in my chaise and listened to the quiet in my house. I guess Mother Nature didn't agree with my joy and freedom as Fay made her way into the area and cencelled school for two days! Anyway its Monday and again its quite, or at least it was until my girlfriends 3 yr old arrived for 3 hours. No complain though I'm happy to help as she has done so very much for me in the past. She truly adorable and humorous to watch.

So back to meeting..................I frequet Starbucks; I'm not sure what your restrictions are or if coffee is a wated venture but we can always meet at the Starbuck at Argyle and Blanding, the one in the strip there with Panera bread and Game Stop. Let me know what you want to do, I'm pretty open as I don't work.

So I went to my PCM today and he gave me the refferal I needed; called Dr. Baptista's office and I guess I have to attend the Seminar before I schedule and appointment so I moved up my seminar date to Sept. the 4th. Initially didn't want that day as my DH is going overseas again for 2 months and I wanted to be with him elsewhere.

I hope the seminar isn't too long. ???

Keep in touch Kelly and let me know if you want to get together, I look forward to picking your brain. LOL

Kerrie

Hello Jax people, I got my referal toady from my PCM, this afternoon I'm goin to may my new patient appointment with my surgeon.

I am terrified but so excited at the same time.

Ta ta for now...........Kerrie

Hey Kelly-

Thanks for the "welcome"! I would love to get together. My boys are 6 and 10; we had school orientation today and they are very excited to start on Monday. I am ready for a bit of a break too.

I've heard about people banded in Jax are intersted in forming a get together; have you hear more about that?

Keep me informed; I'll keep reading and thanks again.

Kerrie

Ummm Ivyrose325..............You have lost over 125 lbs.... you no longer need to fret! Yes you may feel a bit uncomfortable with your new body, but geez girl, its time for you to celebrate! Get a suit that has a "shaper" in it and get out there! Your going to need some adjustment time to percieve the new you so far, try JCPenney on line.

Depending on where you are in the country you may hit a major sale too!

Good luck, and many hugs and attaboys for such amazing success!!!!

Hi Laurinda- Wow! You have accomplished a lot of weight loss! I can only hope to be as successful as you; and I will! I am going to be seeing Dr. Baptista at Jax Weightloss Ctr. I am very much looking forward to starting this process and continuing with my life, I feel like I've been hoding back really living for so long.

So glad you came to this thread I'm looking forward to meeting everybody. Thanks for the "welcome" ***Susan****!

Keep me informed.................

Thank you, Kerrie

Hello all Jax people...........

I am from Orange Park too, I'm just starting this process. Attending my

seminar on the 12th of Sept. Have my appt. with my PCP the week of

20th of August to get paperwork rolling, I guess he's going to help me get together my weight history and stuff llike that; not exactly certain.

Well I just wanted to jump in and say "HI" I'd be thrilled to get together with you all; I don't have a work schedule so I'm flexible.

Thanks so much...

Kerrie:rolleyes2:

Thank you SickNtied! Congrats on the sendoff of you packet!

:thumbup:Hey SickNTired-

Thanks for the info sheet I've downloaded it and will be prepared to fire off all those questions.

My big question is, how many, exactly steps are there to this process,

I'd like to tick them off, but I have no clue what they are!

I have my Seminar on the 12th and I'm meeting with my PCM during the

week of the 29th. Not sure what else to expect?

Any info or link would be greatly appreciate.

Oh and is there help for my signature photo and my ticker that I can't seem to get to appear??? I've tried the FAQ's, but I did all that already.

Thanks again, I don't wish to be a pain in the touchy; but I'm serious about this and I'm lost.

Kerrie:confused:

:biggrin2:Lauren, what ever happened with Cigna? Cigna is my primary insurance probvider. I'm just wondering how things wen't with them; please....

if you got any advice in working with them, let me know, I am at the beginning stages of this process and any simplicities will help. Thanks.....

Kerrie

I am new here, have yet to even get my paperwork together; attending an informational seminar on the 12th of Sept.

But I can tell you this:

I am tired of being the "fat person"!

When I reach my goal of -100 lbs I am finally going to start living my life again and with viggor.

I have spent the past 10 years of my life miserable because I am sensative to the way people look at me.

I've always hidden, avoided every photo opportunity, avoided any function at all where I was required to dress up.

I won't shop with anybody family or friend I'm mortified enough, I don't need them to know my size.

I don't even try things on at stores anymore because I get too upset.

Thankfully I have my boys;they are the light of my life without them I would be forever miserable, with them I am comfortable and don't feel inadequate.

Not to panic I am not depressed or suicidal I am just mad as

heck that I have let myself be this way fo so long.

So, I will not miss the stares and the costant feeling like I am not good enough because I am a fat person. :thumbup:

Ok, so here's my current situation. I have been taking Phentermine for about a year now and have managed to take off just over 35 lbs. I am however still over 100 lbs overweight. Just yesterday my primary doctor

Recommended that I seriously look into the LapBand. So, I've been on line

virtually reading everything I can; and pretty much everything I've read

talks about overeating. Well, what if you’re not an overeater? Let me explain before I go any further.

Before I had my boys, I was already 20 lbs overweight, but never more than that. After having two gestational diabetic pregnancies with insulin and 2 c-sections, I went from being 175 all the way to 2 lbs shy of

300. I have worked very very hard in the past 5 years to train my brain to

eat only when my stomach is growling or I've begun to get a headache.

Yes, I am aware that this is very bad for me, but when I say I'm not an overeater I'm being serious. Most recently with the help of the phentermine my stomach doesn't even growl. I literally have to force myself to eat a small bowl of cheerios and a Lean Cuisine meal, and that's for an entire day! Again, I am aware this is bad for me. I already had no metabolism, not eating makes it worse. Further, I'm not supporting the Phentermine either.

So, here is my question: How will the lap band work for me? Has anybody been in a situation like this? Also, when I do choose to overeat, it’s always for something sugary. I've read a lot about sugar being a big big no no; what happens if I do eat sugar? I basically ask because I don't trust myself when it comes to sugar; I truly believe it’s an addiction. Thankfully, only a once a month addiction for me.

Anyway, any help, advice or information you all can provide for me would be greatly appreciated. K