pincham2brn

:help:Still in the insurance approval stage. i know I need to have this done and a little anxoius. Has anyone medical condition improved once the had the lap band and when did you start to see results?!?!? How can i get my weight reduction on my site?!?!

Had my first fill on Wed. 3cc. And feel the difference. I am still able to eat but the restriction is great. I don't get sick but I am very mindful of what I eat. Taking in lots of Proteins. Joined the Realize web site but it is hard to navigate and a little hard to manuver. I love this site. You guys are sooo helpful. Thanks for the support and encouragement. :thumbup::thumbup:

I was banded 5/8. Still a little new to what to eat and what not to eat. i have lost 14lbs so far!!! Going for my 1st fill on wed.:biggrin2:

I have had the surgery 5/8. I was on a clear diet for a week. Then was told I can eat reg. soft foods. I think I am eating too much?!?!? Can anyone give me a diet?!?! What did you do after the surgery?!?! I went throught toooo much to stop now! I told my md that I don't feel any restrictions and he said there is none. I won't get any for three more weeks. Please any advice would be great!!:smile::cursing::crying::wub::tongue2::scared2:

Thanks to all that reply. I feel 100% better. I have not gained any weight but I need to work on the food intake. I had my expectation sooooo high I thought I should have lost 50lbs by now?!?!??! And it doesn't help that my friends ask every day how much have I lost. That adds to the pressure. I have started exercising. treadmill 30min a day for 5 days. So cutting down to a cup of food will hlep also. I get my first fill 6/27. :biggrin::wink_smile::thumbdown:

What are you eating?!?!? Please help I am not losing weigh!!

Thanks. For the wonderful explanation!!!

I am scheduled for may 8th sooo excited.

How did your surgery go?!?!?

I am with you!!! But God knows whats best. I too am asking God for help!!! I know he has put this in my path. I have sleep apnea, high bp, diabetes and glucoma. So this is far more that a look good thing. I prayed and God answered me. However, with most things I give it to God and take it back. WHen the radiologist said I had a hernia I thought that will be the end of my surgery and God has said no. I called the doctor and he still didn't give me a yes. He said he has to see how big it is!!! I am asking all saints to pray with and for me. I am scheduled for my surgery on 5/8. Starting the protein shakes today. Feeling scared about it. If anyone has encouraging word please help. Thanks:cursing::hurt::wub::redface:

I have not had my band yet but I am getting a little scared. I was doing a endosleeve trial with my band doctor for three months. I didn't get the device and didn't lose any wait but the nurse said that others without the device lost 30 lbs and that diet and exercise works. She made me feel like a failure for wanting to get the band so I held off. I am in limbo right now. Can anyone give me any advice. Does anyone regret having the band?!?! Please help?!?!? __________________

THANKS SO MUCH!!! I feel alittle better. I have a nutrition appointment on friday I will go into it wil a better outlook. I just didn't ever want to go into that office again.

I have not had my band yet but I am getting a little scared. I was doing a endosleeve trial with my band doctor for three months. I didn't get the device and didn't lose any wait but the nurse said that others without the device lost 30 lbs and that diet and exercise works. She made me feel like a failure for wanting to get the band so I held off. I am in limbo right now. Can anyone give me any advice. Does anyone regret having the band?!?! Please help?!?!? __________________

I have not had my band yet but I am getting a little scared. I was doing a endosleeve trial with my band doctor for three months. I didn't get the device and didn't lose any wait but the nurse said that others without the device lost 30 lbs and that diet and exercise works. She made me feel like a failure for wanting to get the band so I held off. I am in limbo right now. Can anyone give me any advice. Does anyone regret having the band?!?! Please help?!?!?:help::think:omg::help:

When is your band date?!?!? I am still in the insurance apprival stage

Thanks I really look forward to wearing a two pice bathing suit by next summer. Just wanted to know my options.

You inspire me!!!:clap2:

Is there any scarring?!?!?

Has anyone had scarring. I am still in the pre approval stage. I believe I will be banded by December. I would love to be able to wear a two piece bathing suit next summer. But will I have a scar on my belly?!?!?:faint::omg:

I am still in the ins. approval stage. I think I will have the band in Dec. Is there a permanent scar?!?! My big desire is to wear a two pice bathing suit by this summer. Can anyone give me advice?!?!?

Thanks all for the advice. I feel better

5/1 wear size 18. Looking forward to size 10.:clap2:

How do I get the tickerfactory on my profile

Did you have lots of complications after the surgery?!?!?

Can anyone tell me where I can find a dr to perform a band in Charlotte nc. There are many listings for gastric bypass but nothing for the band. Thanks:think:o:speechles