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hello all i am new to the group. I just had lap band surgery a little over 3 1/2 weeks ago. I feel great. I lost 21 pounds so far. I am glad that i made the decision to go with the surgery.

you don't know how your answers has helped me. i can't say thank you enough, 50lbs is a lot, :thumbup: and i agree slow is better.:iagree:How long did you have to wait after your seminar? mine was on 6/19/08 said they would call that week but they haven't yet. what insurance do you have ?

mine is bcbs of michgian. talk to you later

God Bless

Tammy

I am looking forward to this band. I am getting ready for my fourth doctors visit for insurance purposes. Meanwhile I have found out today I have low B12 and iron. I am already taking 50,000 units of Vitamin D every week. I have sjogrens syndrome and I take plaquenel I wonder if that can cause the deficiencies. Oh well, I figure this will delay my lapband. Pray everything is ok and I can continue with the lapband.

Cheryl

So you got your date in early July! I wish I would have thought of asking them to schedule me early....I changed mine to August 6, because I'm going to be on Vac the last week of July and I want to have a better time then I would with the band!(:

I am excited to get a WII Fit. They are sold out around here. Twenty lbs is so awesome. I love the fact that you are measuring instead, That is such a better indicator. I love the holiday idea. The other date was on one too...MEMORIAL DAY (remembering the dead!!!) I guess this one will be much more FUN! I have been applying everywhere to try to line up a job for after surgery. I have put my life on hold because I kept telling myself I didn't want to start a new job and then try to get time off for surgery. We are going to Michigan the day I have my one week check up. They said just to stand up and walk every hour. It is already a 12-13 hour trip without stopping except for gas and traffic. I hope you keep up the great work. Do you have a support system within your family and friends? Take care-Donita

One week out. I can do it. although at times I feel I may starve to death.

Going back to work tomorrow on my 1 week bandiversary... Ahhhh!

I spent some time last night trying on old clothes to see what fits and what's still a way off. My current size 22 stretchy jeans (which I could barely get into 3 months ago) are starting to get too big, my non stretchies fit, and I can get into a lot of my 20s, though they're too tight to wear. Another 10 lbs, and I should be able to wear them comfortably. =)

Day 3 of 14 days of my Pre-Op diet..... need I say more?

Had my lapband rebuckled ! Lost 12 pounds in 3 days time to get skinny again !

I took my measurements today to guage my progress, and I've lost several inches on my hips, waist, and bust. My boobs have shrunk 3 1/2 inches in 3 months! Why can't I lose that from my belly instead? LOL! #TheEternalQuestion

Day 3 of liquids...this headache is killing me

Not that happy with True Results right now...It's been almost 3 months since my first fill! I finally could get scheduled for an appointment in another 2 weeks! I understand their busy, but geez!! Anyone else have this issue?

I celebrated my 38th birthday on June 13th and had my second fill. Wasn't able to eat a piece of cake but i am happy to say that I am 50lbs down this week. Yeah, I reached my 50lb mark for my birthday.

Gotta love going into work on a Saturday! Weighed myself this morning 297!! Lost a pound and a half since Sunday! My 4 week post op video will be coming soon!

4 weeks post op... totally stalling on my weight loss, haven't been on the scale in 3 weeks... So discouraged, first fill is in two weeks...

went in for a 0.5cc unfill today. Got too tight overnight and nothing I did was helping. Threw up my saliva for 12 hours before managing to get in to see my dr. Feeling MUCH better now, with another appt in 2 weeks should I need a little more back in.

5 more weeks! Feels like years!

I'm home from the hospital. My surgeon removed over 12 pounds of excess skin. I'm not going sugar coat it- this sucks. I keep telling myself I'll be so glad in a couple weeks once I'm healed but right now I'm pretty miserable.

down 22 pounds and its been 3 weeks since I started the post op diet, 1 week post surgery......

I think I got this pre-op down. One week almost down one to go...

Have been given the rest of the week off to recover. I feel better but not 100% so NOT complaining...

I'm a week out from surgery (5/14) need help with what to have on hand for the first 2 weeks. I will be on a liquid only diet, anything I can drink easily through a straw. So far I'm thinking chicken broth, miso soup, and protein shakes. Anyone have any other suggestions? Thanks!

Well, I'm finally under 3 wks. This is going by soooo slow.

Day NUMBER 3 of my preop diet... starving..