JoMi

Realistically, is it possible to lose all of my excess weight (about 100 lbs) and keep it off for the rest of my life with the lap band? I know it's a tool, and I have to work hard for it. I don't have a problem with that part and have lost 120 pounds in the not to far past. But I need to do more than lose...I need to keep it off!!! Will the lap band help me with that part? Is this possible? I just don't want to fail again. Thanks!

Thanks so much for your answers! I hate the niggling doubt.

Hi - I am in Cape Cod and signed up with Dr. Glasgow also

Hi, I went to his seminar this week. I was so impressed with him and his practice. My appointment is July 29.:frown:

Well I had a great end to my first week of pre-lap band land! I faxed my form off to Tufts ICanChange yesterday and TODAY, my coach Sarah called me! I was so amazed at how fast the turn around was! I had read and researched that the turn around is super slow - not for me! YAY The awkward part is that because of the time Sarah called, my office mate- (a guy) sat down at his desk when I was on the phone. At first I was mortified. But then I realized, too bad - because we share an office and we have worked closely for 7 years, I should probably not stress too much. So I finished my phone call, hung up and told him that I was talking to a nutritionist. I will have to bring him on board when I get closer to the 6 month mark, I know that. He isn't one of those non-observant guys and he cares about me to boot. So anyway, I think I will keep my blog updated on the ICanChange, just in case someone else has Tufts and is looking for information! (The program is a big mystery!) Sarah told me that I will have 8 scheduled calls with her in 6 months. They will be sending me a welcome email that I should read and there are 3 requirements to having insurance approval. 1- I need to achieve 7 if 8 of my phone calls 2 - I need to complete an informed decision booklet that Sarah will help me complete 3 - I need to choose 2 measurable behavior modifications. My measurable modifications are: - I will chew my food! I keep reading in all of the blogs that bandsters need to slow down and chew their food and not gulp. I am a big gulper so I think working on this will benefit me pre and post band. My measure will be that I take 30 minutes to eat every meal!!! - I will increase my walking - I had a bunionectomy and 2nd toe broken and was not allowed to walk for a month. I was in a walking cast for an additional 3 weeks and just was released by my doctor on Monday. Needless to say, because of the pain, I will need to work myself up to my goal of 2 laps around my street (approx 1/4 mile each lap) My goal is to do 2 laps 3 times a week. Oh yeah, Also - Sarah said not to focus on losing weight. She said that the surgeons at the program I choose will set a pre-op weight goal for me. My first call is scheduled for May 18 at 3:30! WOOT WOOT!!! By the way, my mom was tickled for me and my three daughters are totally supportive

Well I had a great end to my first week of pre-lap band land! I faxed my form off to Tufts ICanChange yesterday and TODAY, my coach Sarah called me! I was so amazed at how fast the turn around was! I had read and researched that the turn around is super slow - not for me! YAY The awkward part is that because of the time Sarah called, my office mate- (a guy) sat down at his desk when I was on the phone. At first I was mortified. But then I realized, too bad - because we share an office and we have worked closely for 7 years, I should probably not stress too much. So I finished my phone call, hung up and told him that I was talking to a nutritionist. I will have to bring him on board when I get closer to the 6 month mark, I know that. He isn't one of those non-observant guys and he cares about me to boot. So anyway, I think I will keep my blog updated on the ICanChange, just in case someone else has Tufts and is looking for information! (The program is a big mystery!) Sarah told me that I will have 8 scheduled calls with her in 6 months. They will be sending me a welcome email that I should read and there are 3 requirements to having insurance approval. 1- I need to achieve 7 if 8 of my phone calls 2 - I need to complete an informed decision booklet that Sarah will help me complete 3 - I need to choose 2 measurable behavior modifications. My measurable modifications are: - I will chew my food! I keep reading in all of the blogs that bandsters need to slow down and chew their food and not gulp. I am a big gulper so I think working on this will benefit me pre and post band. My measure will be that I take 30 minutes to eat every meal!!! - I will increase my walking - I had a bunionectomy and 2nd toe broken and was not allowed to walk for a month. I was in a walking cast for an additional 3 weeks and just was released by my doctor on Monday. Needless to say, because of the pain, I will need to work myself up to my goal of 2 laps around my street (approx 1/4 mile each lap) My goal is to do 2 laps 3 times a week. Oh yeah, Also - Sarah said not to focus on losing weight. She said that the surgeons at the program I choose will set a pre-op weight goal for me. My first call is scheduled for May 18 at 3:30! WOOT WOOT!!! By the way, my mom was tickled for me and my three daughters are totally supportive

Dear Diary, I am so tired of: My knees hurting, :w00t: My butt hang over both sides of a chair :smile: People staring :smile2:. Okay so - MOO people, I get it, I am fat! That being said, I am not a happy fat person, I hate how I look and I hate how I feel. So what are you going to do about it you say? I say, I am going to fix it! The first step, like any addict, Admit it out loud! Today I made the first and second step in rescuing myself from my life slipping into a parallel universe with Gilbert Grape's mom. I went to my MD. I started bawling as soon as I tried to speak. I am not a tearful person. I am logical and non-emotive. I guess the pain runs deeper than I think. My doctor was very understanding and spoke of good outcomes other patients had. She filled out my insurance paperwork and gave me suggestions on food and diet. Next step- Harass the Insurance company until they let me in the "I CanChange" program :thumbup:

I totally understand where you are coming from! I had thought about the possibility of this problem and even considered that I could sew fishing weights inside of my clothing!! I know - CHEATER!!! LOL Also, I have read on other peoples posts, that the Surgeons submit your original weight to the insurance - you might want to check that!!!

Hi, I am following your posts!! I also have Tufts and just today got my referral from my MD to the ICC program. I have a couple of questions - Was the sleep study a requirement from your Primary MD, the surgeon, or the ICC program? The whole ICC program seems like such a mystery and I can't find ANYTHING online about it! Thanks so much!!! Joni

Dear Diary, I am so tired of: My knees hurting, My butt hang over both sides of a chair :confused: People staring . Okay so - MOO people, I get it, I am fat! That being said, I am not a happy fat person, I hate how I look and I hate how I feel. So what are you going to do about it you say? I say, I am going to fix it! The first step, like any addict, Admit it out loud! Today I made the first and second step in rescuing myself from my life slipping into a parallel universe with Gilbert Grape's mom. I went to my MD. I started bawling as soon as I tried to speak. I am not a tearful person. I am logical and non-emotive. I guess the pain runs deeper than I think. My doctor was very understanding and spoke of good outcomes other patients had. She filled out my insurance paperwork and gave me suggestions on food and diet. Next step- Harass the Insurance company until they let me in the "I CanChange" program :biggrin:

This is so interesting. I am just in the discovery phase of the Lap Band, having recently decided I am powerless over food and that I need more help than Weight Watchers can give me. I have thought about this question a lot since deciding to pursue this. I am only telling my family and one or two close friends. I have already run into things at work that makes me realize that it's a hostile environment and that I need to keep work and personal separate. I will probably take a two week vacation pre and post op and when changes are evident, I will just tell people that I have been working with a nutritionist and leave it at that.