sallyjo

Sue I just went this morning. My co-pay with UHC was 25.00. I love that we now go to surgi-center. They and you can see the restriction and she can tell how much you need.

Ya think he may have protein, Oh forget it I just got my second fill this morning back to good ole liquids for a few days. My current weight is 186 and goal is 150.:eek:

Funny thanks so much for starting this list and goal. This is my very favoriest time of year. I have five grandaughters and we have a blast at Holiday time. I plan on losing 41 more pounds by then. That will put me 5 lbs below goal.By the way I have a squirrel in my fairplace above the vent. Do I have to wait for santa to get him out? Thought we had a screen over top which we do but it has come loose.:help:

As my doctor explains it. As you sleep all night the band is not fully open in the morning,that is why he recommends a protein drink for breakfast. As we are up and moving around it will open more. We don't always have to have the drink for breakfast but I usually do. When I go out to eat breakfast it is usually a little later on and after I have had a couple of cups of coffee and then I can have a scrambled egg w/cheese and that is all I can hold. I learned real quick to take small bites and put my fork down between bites. I also measure my food and quit most times before it is all eaten.

You bet you can. I am 62 and have lost an average of 3 lbs. a week. Just got my second fill this morning. I have been stuck a little but has started to move again. I'm not quite three months out and am almost half way to goal. Carlene had my name for our secert sam drawing and yes that is a beautiful picture Miss Carlene.:eek:

Now P'Nut wait a minute. I would be better for him he's to old for you.LOL:heh:

I am doing and eating the same as I did to loose the thirty four pounds that I have lost and have been stuck on same weight for three weeks. I go for second fill next week.Guess I'm just looking for a reason why.

Welcome to the LBT site April and I wish you the best of luck.Everything will be fine.No I personally did'nt have a long pre-op diet. Only liquids day before surgery and two weeks after surgery.But as you will find out on the board it is to shrink your liver for surgery.I also only had to have a cardio clearance. My insurance was easy to deal with,but anyway anything you go through will be well worth it. I would'nt take for my band.

Buying size 14 jeans today for when I reach that size and bringing them home and finding out I am that size.YES:clap2:

Jewels,Welcome from Texas. So glad for you that you have a date.You will love your band.I am about ten weeks out and have dropped 34 pounds and feel so much better.It is a changing way of life but all for the better. We are glad to be here for you and keep us posted. If I can help you in any way just pm me and again welcome.

Dr. Speigel did quit taking UHC but is now back. A lot of people don't care for him but he is one of the best and I was'nt treated anything but the best and have been since surgery.

I am the same as Alex on people staying with me or needing a ride to Galveston.We have SUV so have plenty of room and you would be so welcome:)

Hey Alex,Sooner than I thought for you. So proud and yes it will work. We are gonna have to do lunch again pretty soon.:clap2:

Hey Diva and welcome from Texas. proud for you on your band date and you will love it. There are no dorky questions asked. If you are doing smothing wrong we will tell you and if you are working with the band we will praise you. How's that? The best of luck to you and keep us posted.:clap2:

Girls there are three of us that chat almost daily around 10 A.M. You are more than welcome to join.We really have a good time. Sometimes we talk the band and other times we just yak.

I can drink up until about five minutes before meals. If you do that you will not be thirsty when you eat. This was my biggest worry when I got banded because I was a big ice tea drinker. Did'nt bother me at all and my food,I actually taste it:)

Deana,Welcome from Texas. Even tho your surgery is strictly up to you,I would do it again in a heart beat. Being nervous is only natural but besides having gas and a sore tummy its a breeze and a god send for us over weight people. I don't work but I would have been well ready after a week. Just be sure you take something you can have for lunch or a snack unless it is available to you at work.I think working would take your mind off the band a little. Just remember that you do have it and follow your doctors orders. It isn't hard.Good luck to you and I say GET ER DONE.

xelapaul,So you got a band date Allright!!!! My hubby is going with me.:scared:

Welcome from Texas Brenda,Glad to have you and wish you the best of luck with getting your band, This is a great board. :girl_hug:

Terri, I am so happy for you.Congradulations. I don't have that much to loose,but when I hit onederland I was so excited because I have'nt been there in years and now I am 14 pounds below. Keep it up and get er done.:clap2:

Welcome from another Houstonian Erica. There are a lot of us in Houston and a whole lot more on this board.I think we can all relate to your weight problems and useless diets. This is one tool that will actually help us if we work with it. Any more questions just let us know.:grouphug:

Kat,Put me down. had a great time and it was so fun to get Ali's name.

Mary, I am so proud for you and of you. I went to Kohls last week and got into some 16's.Are'nt we good.Is'nt it a great feeling. I am about nine weeks out and down 34 and you are doing a great job, keep it up girl.:clap2:

Hey Everybody, Any bandsters in Bakersfield, Calif. Will be there Wed. thru Sat. next week. Was wondering if anyone would like to have lunch or dinner. Let me know I am free at any time while there.

Paula it's almost your turn.Am so excited for you.Please keep us posted. have a great weekend.I will be gone next week and when I return we will have a banded Paula on her way.:clap2: