Lana Ruth

Hi Everyone For a foolish Britt on the site. I am assuming "Road to "TWOterville" means half way ?????:guess I just like to say that this site as been a God send to me and i found it controversal, side splittingly funny, and terribly helpful in my many quieres:heh: :Banane56: LANA:kiss2:

Hi I am just going on what my surgeon said. you will feel unconfortable in the chest perhaps pains, may have trouble swallowing, perhaps vomating. it is a medical emergancy and you must go to the hospital straight away. LANA

Dear Neengha I am impressed at how much you lost so far.:biggrin1: I not sure if its been difficult but 50lb is really impressive :clap2: the most i ever lost is 36 llb myself. Hi i am new to. I am being banded soon let you know how it is then. LANA

I am a little unclear, if you stick to a high protien diet low carb will it shrink my liver.:speechles I have started the diet and fallen down on the second day.:success1: Ihave been given a diet very similiar most of you apart from the shakes, and jelly. I only have 10 days left and really need some support please. I was so hungrey at work whilst everyone was eatting normally. I was eatting yogurts and milk. :hungry: PLEASE HELP with suggestions ??????:party: LANA

:clap2: keep trying suefwd. I love to chat. LANA:heh:

:confused: Hi I haven't been banded yet. But has anyone tried smoothies frozen into lollies.:hungry: make up quite a thick consistency of fruit, yogurt and milk and freeze. I persoanally use goat and soy products due to being dairy intolant well cow anyway hehehe they are very cooling and quite filling in the first, second and third week i suppose. :cheer2: :cheer2: LANA

I found the chat roon very supportive and I feel more people should access it TO be banded on 8th July 2006:target: start 348 Lana:girl_hug:

Hi Kathy nice to here from you :clap2: I am quite new too. I have had a weight problem all my life, and have a number of the same complaints sleep apnea, high blood presure and joint problems. I am 36, I am being banded on 8th July, I am self funding. I don't know if you can help me :help: with my question. I weight 348lb and I am really worried I wont reach my goal of 154lb and may have loose skin. I was wondering if excersie is enough to reduce the effects. As i store most of my weight on my stomack. :paranoid The surgeon was trying to encourage me to have the bypass. I am very relucant to this procedure. the weight loss is rapid and the skin would definately be loose skin. :cry LANA

HI I found this thread a very moving and emotional ride. :think I found people honest amazing and humbling. We all have inner strenght however, i am aware of how life events do get in the way. Thank You Lana to be banded on the 8th July 2006:ballchain: :amen:

I am a little nervous :phanvan about keeping in control after my op. i was wondering if that what your in fear of:eek: . Obviously it taken us a long time to put this weight on with over eatting and our stomack will shrinks with the band???. :hungry: I not sure if this helps, but my psychologist said we need to know our motivation behind eatting, whether its emotional or due to real hungry. Appparently Water is excellent for filling you up people who experience hungry quickly after food may be dehydrated and just require water.:think Best wishes LANA:girl_hug:

Hi I am required to do a pre-op diet too. I've started it now. my op date is 8th july ek little scared.:nervous Has anyone been on the slimfast :hungry: diet as a pre-op and if so does that reduce the liver size. LANA:help:

Being able to have a child and a full loving relationship with my partner :cry again without my stomack getting in the way.:faint::girl_hug:

Dear Pat Alot of us have been over weight most of our lives, :phanvan think of the changes that the band will give you.:rose: I am quite nervious myself but i going for it. I want a life and famility. I am unable to concieve due to my weight and a really want a child and to walk into a cloth shop and fit into something. Anytime you need a chat e-mail me i am in the same position.:girl_hug: Be strong we will succeed:nervous hugs Lana God bless

Hi well done, glad to here the butter and cream are in the bin.:clap2: MJK you can make most vetatable combinations into a nutrituous soups. For example Leek and potatoe or cauliflower and broccoli are excellent for vitamines and tasty toooo. :hungry: I add a few dairylee light cheese triagles to them and they are fabulous. Hve you tried smoothies they are fab you can uses fruit, milk, yougurt low fat ice cream (small scoop). by the way i am from the uk so if some spellings are different or their something unclear feel free to ask. wont be offended

Hi too I am a new member of the site too Lana ps do you know about the chat room

Hi everyone I am from the UK. I will be having my lap band fitted in July.:clap2: I was already for the procedure till i met the surgeon. I am not saying he didnot inspire confidence in me. It the thought of surgery and the prospect of the maintaince of the port and band for the rest of my life.:decision: Plus the what if's are swamping my mind at the moment. PLEASE can anyone help me with my nerves Lana :faint: :faint:

Hi i am having a band fitted in July I am a little nervoius. how would you discribe the changers to your life style. Lana

I am quite shocked regarding butter ad milk myself. my reciepe is simple. 2llb carrots and 4llb vine ripe tomatoes salt and peper, mixed herds two spanish oinions chopped, veg stock chopped and simmer in a pan till soft, liquidish with blender to add a little taste low fat dairylee trianges a full packet. makes about five portion which will freeze well. Yum Yum and very low fat and filling.