NEWLIFE4BEV

Hi everyone! Just got my surgery date of 10/2 for lap band so I am really excited!!!!!! I was wondering if anyone has any good technigues for getting pills down?? Crush, split, applesauce???? Also, I am diabetic and the meds:frown: make it hard for me to lose weight. Has anyone had this experience? Has anyone come off diabetic medication after lapband surgery?? Thanks, Bev

Hi all- My surgery was finally done on Dec 4th- and received my first fill today. However, after a week of great blood sugars, I am struggling again even after losing 15 pounds. Back on insulin....Novolog. I hate it and I am really compliant with the eating plan. Has anyone had good luck with lapband and diabetes???

Great results, Cindy! I was banded on Dec 4th, so I am still in the healing stage. Feeling great, but I can tell I am not very restricted. I am eating exactly what the doctor says and have lost about 16 pounds. I am looking forward to my first "fill" in January. I also need to start doing some serious exercise. Are you exercising? Good luck!! Keep in touch! P.S. I'm in Raleigh!

I agree with you all about the scales but it is so tempting!! I was banded on Dec 4th, have lost 17 pounds, and am scared to start to eat too much more. I started walking today to offset some of the additional calories.

Robert, Congratulations!! I am very impressed!! What is your secret?? Walking 6 miles has to be a huge help. Were you walking this much before surgery?:rolleyes2::thumbup:

I'm going to Dr. Moran also- being banded on Dec 4th. Are you going to the support group?

Hello to all those wonderful people from North Carolina!! I am going to be banded on Dec 4th by Dr. Moran in Raleigh, NC. I am VERY excited as I was initially denied by insurance, went through an appeal, and I'm finally here!! So to those of you who are on the other side and have lost weight, what do you think is the biggest reason for your success? Compliance to the eating plan? Exercise? Support group? Commitment to losing? It seems that there are a lot who have lost a lot of weight, over 10 pounds a month, and others who struggle. Any advice??

Obesity Law and Advocacy Center - has anyone heard of them? I am appealing through them (information given to me by my doctor's office) No cost to me or practice. Any information would be appreciated if anyone knows about them. Thanks.

I know how you feel. I was denied because my nutritionist did not give enough follow-up notes. Unbelievable. However, I am appealing through The Obesity Law & Advocacy Center- they due Lap Band Appeals and it is no cost to you or the doctor's office. Their phone number is 619-656-5251 (California). My doctor faxed all my records to them last week. Please try and appeal. I don't know how long it takes, but I, too, am so devestated that I have to do something. As my doctor's office said, it seems the insurance companies are in the process of denying. Let me know.

Congratulations!! That was fast weight loss!! I was supposed to have the surgery on Oct 2 with Dr Moran, but my insurance (BCBS) denied me at the last minute due to the nutritionist report not having enough follow-up care. I was so upset. I am appealing though- so wish me luck.

Anyone out there from Raleigh? I am new to all this- getting ready to have a surgery date soon. I'm going to Dr. Moran- he seems nice, anyone with experience with him? I hope to learn a lot from all you guys going through it. Like, is it realistic to go back to work in a week? (office setting). And how often do you have the band adjusted?? Thanks in advance for your help! Bev:smile:

I am sooooo excited!! Dr. Moran, Raleigh, NC :wink_smile:

CJ- Good for you! I am counting the days until Oct 2nd. I just want to get this weight off!! Keep in touch!! Bev

Cheryl, I have coronary heart disease (3 stents) and my cardiologist is VERY happy I am doing the lap band. (not so excited about the gastric bypass for me) So don't worry about the tests- the further they check the more knowledge you (and they) will have. My surgery is Oct 2nd and I am vey excited!! My doctor requires full liquid 48 hours before surgery. Every doctor appears to be different, and it probably depends on the patient, too. Good luck!!! Bev

Yes, I have already done all the tests, just waiting now. I see the doctor on Sept 22nd- then just wait until Oct 2nd I guess. I used to take Actos but I needed something stronger I guess. I was taking Medformin for a long time also. Now I am taking Lantos (injection) twice a day plus Novalog (another injection) before every meal to cover the carbs. I still do not have good control. My endricrinolgist is the one who suggested the surgery. My hope is to get off diabetic meds, also. I am walking now, too- trying to do 5 miles a week. I don't know how to handle the meds after the surgery.....the doctor just says that I'll have to take lots of blood sugars and see what happens. Very vague. I know that the surgery will not "cure" diabetes like the gastric bypass seems to, but it's got to help!!!! Let's keep in touch. Bev

Renita, Sounds like you are organized and on your way!! Good for you!! Good luck with your surgery and keep us posted! Bev

I can't imagine going to Mexico to do this.....how did you arrange everything. By the way, are you a Sarah Palin fan????

My guess is that being nervous and excited at the same time is perfectly normal. My surgery date is Oct 2nd- and I am feeling the same way. I've never had surgery, so there is all that to deal with- but I am bound and determined that I will follow all the guidelines and I WILL lose the weight. I feel like this is kind of my last chance!! Think of the 'little train that could'- "I think I can, I think I can"- If you think you can, you will!!!!! Keep in touch! Bev:thumbup:

Absolutely- are you nervous??

Hi everyone! The surgery is all I can think about also. I read what to expect and what to eat etc, etc, and it's like I can't get enough information!! I'll be glad when the surgery part is over- then the hard part, right? I keep telling myself that this is a tool, and that I have to do the work. I just hope it is different from the 100's of other weight loss programs I have been in. It has been a long road, but IT WILL BE WORTH IT!!!!!!! Bev:thumbup:

HI- I have surgery scheduled for Oct 2nd and I am on insulin. How have your blood sugars been since the surgery?? Would really love to hear how it has gone for you! Bev

I have a surgery date of 10/2 and I can imagine being in the same position and feeling the same way. I will be frustrated as well. Everyone says the slower it comes off, the longer it will stay off....but I want it to come off faster!! I am trying to lose weight now as you did, before the surgery, so we'll see. Increasin exercise may help- but the truth is, it is just hard. BUT WE CAN DO THIS!!! GOOD LUCK! BEV

Sounds great - I am going to try that one!! Thanks!! Bev

WOW - good for you!! Are you having any discomfort at all?? What about hunger? Did Moran have a pre-surgery diet? Bev

I'd be interested to hear what you hear about Dr. Moran at Rex since that is who I am going to. Waiting for my surgery date now. Thanks, Bev