Mishay36

Oh I thought of another question. My surgeon requires an at least 2 week Medifast liquid diet before surgery. Did you drink Medifast? If so how was it? Im prepared to do whatever. I was thinking I should start a journal for my journey. Im so excited. And I want to know all I can. Thanks for helping.

Thanks so much. I was told by my dietician that before surgery I should start to prepare for after. So to start eating smaller meals, trying the protein shakes, vitamins etc. Did you do this?

Hi Janet and everyone I am alomost one month into the pre approval process for a Lap Band. I attended my first seminar last night, I have had two visits via phone with my dietician that I must meet with for 6 months. I have an appointment with the surgeon next wednesday. AND I AM SUPER EXCITED I have been researching and thinking about the band for almost 5 years and now I am more than ready to make that commitment. I am so tired of being sick and tired. I feel miserable most of the time. I ache all over. I cant tie my shoes easily. I have sleep apnea, I have pre diabetes. I have metabolic syndrome. I have high cholesterol. I want to feel good. Im only 40. And I feel much much older. I want buddies to help me through this. I am the only large person in my family and that is very hard sometimes. Anyone else feel that way?

Hi Beth I am new here as well and am looking forward to getting a Lap band. Im hoping it can happen in September sometime. I have to go thru a 6 month program with a dietician to prepare me for surgery. I would love to make some friends on here to go through this process with. I am 40, mom of two and am 5'9 and 288 lbs. I would like to get to 160.

I am so excited for this coming week. Since deciding that I want to take the plunge and get a lap band ( after four years of trying to decide) I have importnant appointments this week. On 3/10 I have the first of 6 months of phone calls with my dietician. On 3/11 I will attend the seminar my surggeon has. And on 3/17 I have an appointment with the surgeon. Talk about excited. I can hardly sleep. Im just happy to finally start the journey to get my new tool. The one that will help me lose 120 extra, life sucking pounds. :-)

Did anyone have a 6 month lap band prep time that included Nutritional and Case management phone calls and internet monitoring? I am going to start the journey to lap banding and this is the process I have to go through. ?????? thanks:huh2:

No I dont have that insurance. But Carewise is doing the monitoring for my 6 months. I had my enrollement call with the dietician for the first time today. And they will all be phone calls no internet. I will talk to her again next week and then twice a month from here on out till 6 months. I just hope that after 6 months something doesnt come up and they say no. That would be crushing. So did you have to do many things for your surgeon as well? :thumbup:

:lol:Thanks everyone! I couldnt even sleep in this morning. I was too excited to get online and learn more. Crazy I know! Im just excited about finally making the decision. Even though I know the road ahead will be a long one. At least thats what it seems. But I didnt get like this overnite so I can do it. Other than the Lap Band being safer, as far as it can be reversed. Why did everyone choose LapBand over RNY? or something else? Just curious. Did anyone have a PCP that was against it? Thanks everyone!

I will have my surgery with Dr. Taddeducci in Nebraska. I havent met with him yet but have started the process. I have spoke with people who do know him and they love him. I will have surgery right here Nebraska. Im not currently on a diet. I have been on so many that its crazy. But Im ready for this journey. For this way of life. Because I want to live. I want to be there for my kids and grandkids. So I gotta change and it will have to be drastic. But I think with support it can be done. Id love to be ebuddies>

Hi. I too am in Nebraska. Who is the psych that denied you? Just curious. How did you like Hung/Taddeducis office? thanks

Hi. Im new to this too. And definately not sure of what to expect. Thats the good thing about these forums. We can talk to people who have been there. At home I am surrounded by skinny people who have no idea how hard the struggle of weight loss is. Well get through this together. :-) Maybe there is a support group where you are. I know Im hoping to join the one in my city. :cursing:

Hello everyone! I have been researching about WLS for many years. And have finally decided to do it. Ive been reading things here and there but now that Im serious I want to know all I can. I have at least 100 pounds to lose and think that the Lap Band is for me. I like the idea of it not being so permanent as Gastric bypass. I have so much to get healthy for. I have two kids and two young grandkids. I want to be able to run and play with them. but I also want to tie my shoes with ease and walk a flight of stairs without wanting to pass out. Im looking forward to the journey and hope I meet lots of people who have allready been through it or are like me, starting out on this new journey. Thanks everyone!:cursing: