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Thanks for all the positive thoughts on the DC weaning. I am down to about 3 -12 ounce bottles now. The weird thing is that as I'm low carbing, the DC is not thirst quenching. So, that helps. We had a graduation party for my niece last night and I did ok, or so I thought.....I had fajita meat, cheese, guacamole and the best cucumber salad I've ever had. Until, I found out it was so good because my sister-in-law "forgot" to tell me she made it with sugar instead of Splenda. (She never uses sugar, so not sure what happened there).:sad: I did avoid the chocolate cake, and did pretty well otherwise. Hopefully when I go in for my appointment on Thursday, I'll get to set a date for surgery. One other question - has anyone heard much about how frequently surgery is cancelled once they get in due to a fatty liver? My doctor had a case last week where the nurse said the liver was so fatty, it would have been dangerous to proceed, so they stopped. Now the patient has to diet for 6 more months before it will be attempted again. I guess I'm afraid of that because I have metabolic syndrome with elevated tryglycerides. Just wonderin....

I can do this...again. Low carbing has always been my diet 'o choice. I've been very successful before, losing about 50# each time I've done it. So, I should weigh about my birth weight now, if I had kept it off. But, I didn't, gained it back, plus more, and yada yada yada. That's why I need my band. For those of you who have never low carbed, let me tell you that the first two days must be what a drug addict feels like when they can't have a fix. I get nervous, shaky, dry-mouthed. sweaty, nauseous, irritable. I was supposed to work until 7PM yesterday, but my co-workers sent me home at 5PM. (They can always tell when I'm low carbing. They don't know why I'm doing it this time, and I don't have any plans to tell them about being banded until much later. ) So, i've stocked up on cheese, meat, nuts, and more cheese. I think it's worse this time because I'm trying to wean off Diet Coke at the same time. I'm not sure how I'll do that. I drink approx. 5 -20oz. bottles a day. I have raed that the phosphorus in soda sucks calcium out of your bones, erodes your throat etc. So, it's probably time to stop with that anyways. Gotta get to work. Have a great day everyone.

Thanks BG - Today I bought the 12 ounce bottles of DC instead of the 20. I wish I liked water more - I'm just weird.

I can do this...again. Low carbing has always been my diet 'o choice. I've been very successful before, losing about 50# each time I've done it. So, I should weigh about my birth weight now, if I had kept it off. But, I didn't, gained it back, plus more, and yada yada yada. That's why I need my band. For those of you who have never low carbed, let me tell you that the first two days must be what a drug addict feels like when they can't have a fix. I get nervous, shaky, dry-mouthed. sweaty, nauseous, irritable. I was supposed to work until 7PM yesterday, but my co-workers sent me home at 5PM. (They can always tell when I'm low carbing. They don't know why I'm doing it this time, and I don't have any plans to tell them about being banded until much later. ) So, i've stocked up on cheese, meat, nuts, and more cheese. I think it's worse this time because I'm trying to wean off Diet Coke at the same time. I'm not sure how I'll do that. I drink approx. 5 -20oz. bottles a day. I have raed that the phosphorus in soda sucks calcium out of your bones, erodes your throat etc. So, it's probably time to stop with that anyways. Gotta get to work. Have a great day everyone.

Funny post! I have to say that my 16 year old daughter could be the President of the "Boy's Club." Not so much the farting, but she had one burp last Saturday that rattled the room. She is extremely proud of this talent and is well-known for it. Might I add that her boyfriends all seem to be humbled and impressed by this talent. She has a moment of silence while she prepares to burp, savoring the build-up, and then it explodes. If you add Dr. Pepper, it can be heard in several states, and we're in Texas!

Congratulations!

I had all my testing done yesterday and actually learned quite a bit. The morning session was handled very professionally and smoothly. But I thought my dietician consult was a rip-off. He sped through the information, never smiled, seemed like he would have rather have been anywhere other than in that room at that time. He mentioned money several times in regards to him possibly not being paid, asked me to pay before I even knew he was finished, and referred to the procedure as "your 15K stomach." Maybe he was just having a bad day, I don't know, but it totally changed how I was feeling. Anyone else been treated that way? If I didn't so desperately need the consult, I would have walked out. Anyway, I'm starting my two week low carb diet today. I go back next week to check progress on that and then will see about having LB done the next week. Seems surreal somehow. I thought I would be more excited but I guess Im just scared and nervous. And my panties are in a wad a little yet from yesterday.

I had all my testing done yesterday and actually learned quite a bit. The morning session was handled very professionally and smoothly. But I thought my dietician consult was a rip-off. He sped through the information, never smiled, seemed like he would have rather have been anywhere other than in that room at that time. He mentioned money several times in regards to him possibly not being paid, asked me to pay before I even knew he was finished, and referred to the procedure as "your 15K stomach." Maybe he was just having a bad day, I don't know, but it totally changed how I was feeling. Anyone else been treated that way? If I didn't so desperately need the consult, I would have walked out. Anyway, I'm starting my two week low carb diet today. I go back next week to check progress on that and then will see about having LB done the next week. Seems surreal somehow. I thought I would be more excited but I guess Im just scared and nervous. And my panties are in a wad a little yet from yesterday.:wub:

My daughter has a friend who had lap banding done and she suggested I try a coke Icee or Slurpee - (depending on where you're from) - says the fizzy taste is still kind of there, but you can't drink much. Any thoughts on that??? I haven't been banded yet, and I have a MAJOR Diet Coke addiction since it came out in 1983 when I was in nursing school. I drink it all day long.

I go tomorrow for lab, EKG, chest x-ray; visit with anesthesia; visit with exercise physiologist; visit with psychologist; visit with nutritionist - a busy day. I'm so grateful to get it all done on the same day. My BCBS plan has been wonderful and will pay all of the diagnostic testing and all but $50 of the surgery. I should have done this a long time ago. Does anyone know what the exercise physiologist will do?

I go tomorrow for lab, EKG, chest x-ray; visit with anesthesia; visit with exercise physiologist; visit with psychologist; visit with nutritionist - a busy day. I'm so grateful to get it all done on the same day. My BCBS plan has been wonderful and will pay all of the diagnostic testing and all but $50 of the surgery. I should have done this a long time ago. Does anyone know what the exercise physiologist will do?

I'm waiting for my lab band date - hopefully yet this month. I feel more anxious as I get closer, even though I know it's what I need to do. I get my support and reassurance from this board, even if I don't post often. It helps to know that no matter what the problem may be, someone out there has dealt with it and can offer advice. Best of luck to you. You will be fine.

I am Laura, and I'm a food-a-holic. I've been overweight since I was a kid, and I just turned 50. I don't remember ever feeling full in my life. I can eat more than a man, and still eat more. I eat when no one is watching; I eat when I'm happy, scared, lonelt, depressed = I need no reason. I know that if I don't do something immediately, I'll die before I'm 60. My dues (we were estranged) died in his 40's of a massive heart attack; and the youngerst of my 3 brothers has had several strokes. And still I eat. My blood pressure is high; I have a high-stress job as a nursing director; I have a gorgeous, fit husband and 3 daughters - all but 1 struggles with their weight. I am ready to be healthy. So, I've been to the surgeon. I've been told I am a perfect candidate for lap band. I'm waiting for a letter of denial from my primary insurance which does not cover the bnd before I submit my info to BCBC - Fed, which pays 100% after the first $100. I'm angry that my primary has already taken a month and still no denial letter, even though it will be denied. I want to get started. I want to quit eating enough for an 18 year old boy. I know I can't do it on my own. I'm 5'5 and I weigh 240. I'll keep trachk of my journey here. My surgeon is Briget Brady in Austin.

A lot has happened to me in the past 2 weeks. First of all, my 73 year old aunt was beaten and raped in her home here in our small town, and her assailant stole her car. He has since been captured and the case goes before the grand jury next week. Next, my daughter graduated from the University of Texas. Then my mom got sick and temporarily lost the vision in one of her eyes, and she lives with (and takes care of) my 101 year old grandmother. In the midst of all this, I have almost overlooked the fact that I AM APPROVED ON MY FIRST TRY WITH BCBS-FEP!!!! I am amazed. So, things are moving rather quickly. I go Wednesday, JUne 3 to get pre-op lab, exercise physiology testing, my nutrition counseling and a psych eval done - all on the same day. I have only told a few people about this. My family is very supportive, but I am soooo nervous. I think once I have the date set, I'll be OK. I think I will start my 2 week diet Wednesday and hopefully have surgery 2 weeks from then. I'm really worried about my Diet Coke addiction - I'm afarid that's going to be a problem. Any thoughts on that? I enjoy reading all the blogs and I get tremendous support and reinforcement from them. Now I'll need to "tech-up" and learn how to put a ticker on my blog, and how to upload pictures. I'm just saying, I'm not the brightest computer person. But I am a good nurse!!

I look forward to reading your blog - you sound like my kind of person.

Thanks guys. This blog thing really works. I can't wait to share things with my new friends.

A lot has happened to me in the past 2 weeks. First of all, my 73 year old aunt was beaten and raped in her home here in our small town, and her assailant stole her car. He has since been captured and the case goes before the grand jury next week. Next, my daughter graduated from the University of Texas. Then my mom got sick and temporarily lost the vision in one of her eyes, and she lives with (and takes care of) my 101 year old grandmother. In the midst of all this, I have almost overlooked the fact that I AM APPROVED ON MY FIRST TRY WITH BCBS-FEP!!!! I am amazed. So, things are moving rather quickly. I go Wednesday, JUne 3 to get pre-op lab, exercise physiology testing, my nutrition counseling and a psych eval done - all on the same day. I have only told a few people about this. My family is very supportive, but I am soooo nervous. I think once I have the date set, I'll be OK. I think I will start my 2 week diet Wednesday and hopefully have surgery 2 weeks from then. I'm really worried about my Diet Coke addiction - I'm afarid that's going to be a problem. Any thoughts on that? I enjoy reading all the blogs and I get tremendous support and reinforcement from them. Now I'll need to "tech-up" and learn how to put a ticker on my blog, and how to upload pictures. I'm just saying, I'm not the brightest computer person. But I am a good nurse!!

Congratulations! I was just approved also and scheduled for June 30. I'm hoping I can get it moved up sooner, but I still have all the evals to be done. Can't wait to keep up with your progress.

Hey everyone. Happy Saturday. Just wondering if anyone out there has used Southwest Bariatrics in Austin - specifically Dr. Brady? I'm awaiting insurance approval and I'm hoping to get started with everyone in June. Life is good.

Good luck to you! You are so pretty!

I want to be on the launch pad.