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What an encouraging story. You should be so proud of all you have accomplished. I can't wait for my turn to be where you are.

Wow you have done really good!! And you are feeling good about yourself and life that is GREAT!! Good Luck!

From what I understand the psychotherapy session is to see if you will be able to follow the guidelines for the band. I did not have to go to one because I was self pay but I read that on here. I have clinical depression and have taken meds about 5 years for it. I did not notice it get worse after surgery. If anything I was filled with hope concerning my weight. I am 8 weeks post op today, and my depression has not changed because of the surgery for better of worse. I might have mourned my lost of diet coke but that is about all. I am doing good and have not had any problems with the band at all. One I got a piece of banana stuck for a minute but coughted a few times and up it come no problem. Now I do think that as an emotional eater that you will miss your friend . . . if your friend, is food like mine was. That does take some willpower. I am an emotional eater and just like any lifestyle change you have to make changes in how you act when you want to eat for emotional reasons. But it has been eaiser than I thought it would be. I hope that help some.

WOW!!!!! CONGRATULATIONS!!! You have done GREAT! You should be so proud of yourself!!!

I was banded in July and have had no problems of any kind with my band. I can not feel the band but can feel the port. It does not hurt I just know where it is so if I touch there I can feel it. It is the best thing I ever did concerning my weight:rolleyes:

I found this for you. “My liver shrink diet was low fat, low carb, and low calorie (and low taste LOL) with shakes and 1 meal. I think you're on the right track with a "lean Atkins" type of diet.” Go up under SEARCH and type in help shrinking liver and mark POSTS and it will bring up people's post about shrink your liver. Hope that helps!!!

I am in Hitchcock out by you! I am 7½ weeks post op. I am happy for you that your getting this surgery if that is what you want. It has been great for me, I have had no problems so far and hope I don't. I have had only one fill so far and lost about 23 lbs so far. I did not have to do a pre op diet because I was self pay and the Dr. did not require it. Are you going locally or in Houston. I went to Dr. Spivak in Houston I loved him, but I need a support group to go to close by. His meeting are in downtown Houston at night. I have not gone yet. Feel free to private message me with any thing I can help you with. I do not know about the insurance process, but there are a lot of helpful people on this board. Keep in touch!:thumbup:

Oh I agree, thats what I mean it does not matter how many hands touch it they are still the “Inspired Words” of God. God inspires people to do things even when they do not know what they are doing. God works through many people for His purpose. Also I agree it is only our job to spread the good news and the Holy Spirit does the rest. I try to do my part but shy away more than I should. I have enjoyed this thread.

I am 6 weeks post op and have been looking at books concerning Lap Band, can any one recommend one that is helpful for post op people. There are so many out there. Thanks!:biggrin:

I totally agree. I love Him so. No one could ever convince me He does not exist. I don't think I could convince someone else He does exists, they have to believe, I can only tell them what I know is real to me! I will alway believe the Bible is the inspired Word of God regardless of how many hands it went through in tranlation, I feel it says what He intented it to say. :sneaky:

Oh feel free to private message me anytime. With any question if I don't know it we can find it somewhere on this board.

Your surgery date is one day after my 49th birthday, I bet you are excited. You're starting on a whole new journey.

Welcome!! Have you had your surgery yet? I am 7 weeks post op. I have only had one fill so far, and have just lost 22 lbs so far but hoping it will pick up some. You will like the people here they are very nice, sometimes it gets a little heated but most times it is fun and informative, Welcome!

I know there is a God for He lives within my heart!!

I think you will feel good afterwards. It is some work but I think well worth the work knowing hopefully you will never see what you lose this time. Good Luck to you! Also congratulations on the weight you already lost!!!

Glad you enjoyed that big steak and the cake was a good ending. I should have had some cake!!! After I was banded we had 3 Birthday parties in that month and 2 in August, that was a lot of cake to pass up. But I did. Do you have family that are supportive of the surgery? That always helps. I know this sound “girly” but also be sure to take a pillow with you for the ride home (bumps) to hold against your tummy in the car and when you are walking, it really does help. I walked with mine for 3 days when I did my 30 minutes walk.

I am doing good. I am down 22 lbs since surgery and have had no problems at all. I have only had one fill but look to have another one soon. I do love my band and look forward to the future.:biggrin:

That does not sound like too much to me. I eat chicken salad most of the time and sometimes eggs. I like easy stuff. But now that you are off of the mushies you should lose weight easier even without a fill.

I would not worry about his opinion right now you have to do what is best for you and your health. I think you are making a good decision to improve your health. I read a few times were people are told they are just taking the easy way out but it is not that easy. You still have to watch what you eat and drink your water and exercise. Maybe when he sees what great progress you make he will want it to. Sometimes when there are two overweight people and one loses the other one gets scared that they will be left overweight alone.

Once you get on solids you should not have trouble just measure what you eat and drink a lot of water. I only have one small fill and I am 7 weeks post op. You will lose. It is just on the mushies you seem to not loose because I don't think it stays in the pouch as long as solids.

I chose Mexican Food for my last meal! It was good too!! Don't be nervious it will be over before you know it. Be sure to buy the food you will need when you get home from the hospital, so you will have it.

Thanks! yes I am down a pant size and that feels good! Keep in touch and let me know how it goes for you and what you decide. You dr. may not make you even go on a 6 month diet. Who knows.