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Hi SwissMiss:smile:... You know they say to use your band as a tool, and that food choices are also key to loosing weight... Well, i knew that carbs and sugar were my downfall. So with my new banded lifestyle (which happened to be the day after i turned 40 :eek:), i strictly cut out all sugars and nothing with flour. Once you get the carbs out of your system, you dont crave them any more. (at least that was the case for me). My starting weight was 238 :thumbup:, surgery weight was 228, and my goal weight is 140ish :tt1:. I also started walking everyday on my treadmill. At first it was hard to make it a routine, but over time, it just becomes a habit. I have went to TR twice for my 1st and 2nd fills and my docs office for the 3rd and 4th. Either way, they were all done with the fluro machine. Its nice knowing they are sticking you in the right spot each time. If you need any support / band buddy, I would be glad to help any way I can. :smile:

Hi all, I was banded by Dr. Wilkenfeld at True Results in Houston in Nov '09. Everyone is great there.:eek:

Hi, I too was banded at True Results in Houston. My doctor is Dr. Wilkenfeld in The Woodlands. He does the surgery downtown though. Hope you all have great success with your journey! :eek: I have lost 75lbs since being banded in Nov. '09. :wink:

Hi ladyj0514... I was banded on the 17th as well. :thumbup: I found this book called " Eating Well After Weight Loss Surgery" that has wonderful recipes in it. You can get it on Amazon.

Any updates to share from the November 17th bandsters? We are just 2 days (well 1 1/2 days) left til our big day.:tongue2: Things are going great so far. The surgery center is supposed to call me Monday morning with my surgery time. Can't believe it is also most here! :wink2: I am sooooo excited!

Was wondering if any of you have weighed yourselves since starting the pre-op diet? I am too afraid to step on the scale, I used to be addicted to the scale many years ago and I don't want a number to mess with my head . We are just one week away!!!!! Very exciting :tongue2:

My band date is Nov 17th as well. This is soooooo exciting!:w00t: I am in Houston, TX. My doctor is associated with True Results. I started my pre-op diet on Nov 1st. The first night is vomited from 7pm til 3am. I dont know if it was because of carb withdrawals or if i ate something that didnt agree with my stomach. I am on 2 Protein shakes and 2 high protein, low carb, low fat meals a day. I feel much better now ( one week into the pre-op thing). I keep telling my self that it is all about willpower at this point. I can do it. This is just one phase of my journey. The next phase starts on Nov 17th!!!!!!!!! Best wishes to all the other future bandsters on OUR day!:wink2:

I thought i would offer a little help here... you can see alot of Lap-band acronym abbreviations by going here: 1. click on the FAQ tab at the top of the forum 2. select the Lap-band Abbreviations link 3. then select the Lapband-specific forum abbreviations link 4. happy reading! :thumbup:

I am starting my pre-op diet on the 1st too! :laugh: I am getting banded on Nov. 17th. My doctor's recommended pre-op diet is 2 protein shakes a day and 2 high protein, low carb meals a day. That doesn't sound too hard. I have done the Atkins thing in the past, and once you get past the first couple of days, it gets easier to manage. I will be thinking of you tomorrow as i down my first shake. :Yawn:

Hi, Here is a link for a comparison chart on the Bariatric Advantage website. Bariatric Advantage - Product Comparisons

Hi all, I looked on Youtube and found a video for you showing a routine Lap-Band®® fill. There are other videos on the subject that might help ease your mind. Here is the link:

I just love this thread! :crying: It just made my morning. I will definitely have to think about this one. I agree that we should also name our ports, as our band does have a partner in this relationship. :thumbup:

Hi to all the November Bandsters! I will be getting banded on November 17th, one day after my 40th B-day. I figured it is my way of starting the second half of my life on a positive note. :thumbup: My 2 week pre-op diet consists of 2 Protein shakes and 2 healthy meals a day... doesn't sound to bad. I have decided to start it on November 1st, just to jump start my weight loss journey. I would like to wish everyone good luck to your successful LAP-BAND® Journey!

November 17th is my date in Houston, TX. I'm counting down the days. Good luck with your journey :thumbup:

Hi to everyone here.... This is my first post :frown: ...I just signed up for a seminar on Wednesday, Oct. 7th with Dr. Wilkenfeld in The Woodlands...I thought I would call and schedule my first consultation, and get this...He does the consultations right after the seminar...So cool! :wink3: ...Two birds with one stone, I guess...I hope I will like him... I am sooooo ready for this! Has anyone here had any experience with Dr Wilkenfeld they would like to share?... I love reading everyone's stories, good or bad... Hope everyone's day is a good day! :eek:

So here is my update after Wednesday's seminar... Since I will be self-pay ( exclusion on my insurance policy :frown:), I guess I am what you might call "on the fast-track program". Seminar and first consult: 10/07/09 Pre-op meeting: 10/19/09 Surgery: 11/17/09 The doctor schedules surgeries every Tuesday with a two week pre-op diet, so they said to just pick a date. :w00t: I turn 40 on 11/16/09 :thumbup:... so i picked 11/17/09 to start the second half of my life on a positive note. Yay me! Thank for all the support... LBT is a great place :sad:

Just wondering.... Are you able to sleep on your stomach with the port or does it hurt to do that?

Hi to all :frown:... I will be attending a seminar and consultation on Wednesday, Oct 7th offered by Dr Wilkenfeld in The Woodlands, TX. I was wondering if anyone would share their experience they have had with him? I love reading everyone's stories here at LBT. :eek: