Renee1003

I've decided I'm not telling my children either. They are both girls, ages 10 & 17. For all the reasons stated above about body image, etc. But also cause I'm divorced and the LAST thing I need is for my evil ex to know and pray I fail or laugh at my decision. I've always had stomach issues, I'm just sticking with that story.

I have a really big (very nerve racking) court appearance on 12/3 and I've been a mess - it's been ongoing for a year and I haven't been able to give my diet and/or exercise program much attention at all - My next nutrition appt is 12/7 and I leave for Jamaica on 12/8 for a week. I'm afraid that my weight is just gonna go up and up and I KNOW they do NOT want to see that. i've already gained about 15 pounds since the summer. it's not eating a "LOT" it's eating every single WRONG food :thumbup: Sad to say --- any advice on how I could do this over the next few weeks - I wanted to lose 10-15 before 12/7.

Congrats!! that's great - good luck - i hope you have a super fast answer!!!:thumbup:

Sounds like you're both doing just AWESOME!!! The problem with ME is ...i've always had the right "mind set" when I went into a life style change or diet - for example weight watchers....but I would do everything right and not see results --- then I'd quit cause I'd feel so sad and frustrated. I just hated that feeling!!!! with the lap band - how is THAT really going to help me ? but I know it's my last option.

What's your insurance?

OH!!! haha! that's adorable.

L12 Your post totally inspired me My question to you is.....I understand how the lapband works and that it SHOULD curb your appetite and people like you are what keep me going in this journey to be banded - however, how come so many people actually FAIL? What is it that I need to know to be like You - a success.....?

"NOTHING TASTES AS GOOD AS BEING THIN FEELS" ...and I was there a few years ago (due to a divorce and a serious surgery) my nerves were so bad that I dropped so much weight and kept if off with the help of diet pills and living in the gym. Well....life changed again and I couldn't make it to the gym so much and I noticed that I was getting some heart palpitations so I let up on the pills a little and every so many weeks i would see a couple pounds come creeping back on but I was still in my size 12 low rides so what the hell - i'll just lose it later ---- but I stopped the pills all together ----- so....my point is....I'm now 45 pounds UP since those size 12's and much lighter body. (at THAT POINT, i still needed to lose another 30-40 pounds but no one could really tell, i carried it well) I sit here typing this with 80 pounds to lose now - i have diabetes, mild sleep apnea, super high tri-glicerides and my bones and joints hurt - i'm super depressed by this excess weight and i've tried a million diets withOUT the pills and keep failing --- i have two young daughters and a wonderful fiance and i don't want to leave them anytime soon --- I'm doing this in January because I need to be HEALTHY again --- sure, I'd love to see those gorgeous American eagle jeans again (LOL) and I'd love to strut into an establishment with my head held high again but I need to FEEL good inside (health wise and HEAD wise first) LapBand will hopefull be that little extra tool that I need - and i pray to God i don't fail this band. I think my head is straight enough for it. I also went back and forth on it for a while but with all the co-morbidities - this is a no-brainer now. Good luck

Losing anxiety symptoms would be a GOD SEND for me!!! Congrats!!!

I'm not on a pre-op diet YET but I'm just trying some new foods and I just tried Cream of Wheat in Cinnabon flavor - i have to say that i was SAD that it went so fast! haha it was THAT GOOD!!!!

Just curious - but what's the protocall with smoking and the lap-band surgery? I know I have to quit smoking but my doc didn't make me sign a letter or anything stating that I would. How would they even know? Don't get me wrong - i know it's a filthy dirty horrible habit and i WANT TO quit ....even chose a quit date of 11/15 (2 months prior to surgery) What's everyone doing to quit? or what have you done???:sneaky:

Great weight loss results Frici!!!

What does "onederland" mean?

That's awesome == CONGRATS!!!!!!!!!!! How many weeks were you on post op diet....? one or two??? HOw are you feeling now?

all such positive results and stories - you guys are the best!!! thank you!!!!

Thank you --- My doctor briefly told me about it - I'm very interested in it because about 4 years ago (while undergoing a hysterectomy, i also tummy tucked) so my mid-section is pretty flat (although I've put some serious weight on) it's still pretty tight and flat considering.... I definitely want that low port

there's really no way to know for sure but due to your age my OPINION would be that with exercise you're going to be just fine! :smile2: I lost about 80 pounds in my 20's and worked out a LOT!!! I didn't have excess skin (other than mid section but not a lot) but I had already had one child. I did 3-4 days on the elliptical and weight training and some weeks I'd switch it up and do 5 hours of step class thru the week and my thighs and butt were solid! I really got down far and felt and looked great!!! Good luck!! "I", on the other hand, have 80 pounds to lose again and this time i'm 41 and have now had TWO children --- this should be interesting.....I'm just hoping the weight even COMES off due to my thyroid issue - i pray it does

CONGRATS on the weight loss!!!! :eek: I heard from Ginger that restriction in the beginning could mainly be from being swollen but since there aren't any fills until week 6 that TYPICALLY weeks 3-6 are called "Lap Band hell" - how I'm NOT looking forward to that!!!

That's funny :eek: No it wasn't me - as you already figured out.

Mine was so easy - we basically chatted about my past....parents, ex's, children, etc.......... He asked me only a couple questions about weight loss and made sure I knew the risks --- and 30 min's later I was out the door. Gotta love it

Hi all :frown: Going for endoscopy tomorrow morning at Pennsylvania Hospital. Psych evaluate was last week and next week I have part one of a 2 part nuclear stress test. Need another sleep test on 11/22 and The cpap machine which thank god is 100% covered under my insurance. 2 more nutrition classes and and an echo and then I'm done (minus pre op testing/blood work) In the middle of all this my ex is starting all sorts of crazy legal crap again so I have court The first week of December and I just feel so drained. Wish I could make time fly cause the anxiety of court and a pending approval by aetna just have me wreck. Sorry. Had to vent.

Penguin.....I'm heading there now to meet with Ginger. I will write more later.

I'm going to Dr Barbalinardo (out of Dr Reich's office) - surgery date is 1/18/11 (based on aetna approval) I agree == they are SO helpful and seem to REALLY KNOW what they're doing --- they're really trying to assure me that I'm going to be just fine with the insurance thing and all. Excited to get this done and i'm SO VERY impressed w/ this office

Just Penguin - I'm going to SOCH for my surgery on 1/18/11 (hopefully...if approved) Dr Barbalinardo has to do my surgery cause i'm aetna --- how did you like them? I hope you feel better very soon. Hang in there