Introduction

[Terry Poperszky 2,784]

In a nutshell...

My name is Terry and I give up, I can not do long term weight loss through will power alone. My BMI is currently 40 and I am 110 pounds over my ideal weight. I am very active physically, but have always been able to out eat my physical activity. While my health is good, I am 57 years old and have had both knees replaced, if I do not find a way to get down a healthy weight, I am not sure how much longer I will be able to maintain my level of activity. I went through a brief period of depression when I came to the conclusion that I was going to have to resort to bariatric surgery, but for the first time in a long time I have hope that this may be the tool necessary get my eating under control. My insurance covers LB after a 12 month Dr. supervised diet. If I could maintain a diet for 12 month without the surgery, I WOULDN'T NEED THE SURGERY! So, I will be self pay. I have picked a surgeon, submitted my paperwork and should hear back this week. In talking to the surgeon's lapband nurse at the seminar, they can process me fairly quickly and I am hoping for a January surgery date.

The lifestyle changes that worries me the most are the speed of eating, since my family often wonders if I chew my food at all based on who quickly it goes down AND separating drinking and eating, given that for most of the life, a bite of food is always immediately followed by a swallow of liquid. But having discussed this with my wife and my two kids (12 and 9) I believe I can do it.

[electronicart 120]

You will be amazed at what you CAN do. I was so worried about not drinking with my meals and giving up diet coke. However, that has been a breeze. Saying the lap band is a tool is spot on. Thats exactly what it is. Its not a magic pill or plan, we all know that just does not exist. Learning to eat slow and eat less is a process. I love my band and would do it all over again in a minute! Good luck to you.

[FLORIDAYS 3,040]

If you believe you can eat about a cup of food in 20 minutes then you should be fine. The drinking with meals is a tough habit to un do but best learned by removing the liquid from the table. Wait until you see how much money you save on beverages when eating out.

Best of luck to you!!!

[CHEZNOEL 4,061]

I had the same two bad habits...eating too fast and washing it all down. If I can change you can change and it was so worth it!

[miling 0]

Hi Everyone,

I also am new and my surgery is set for Jan 7th. I have wanted this for along time. I am 55 and have been up and down my whole life. I am sick of "dieting" I just want to be healthy.

I am nervous and very excited to start a new chapter in my life and what a great way to start the new year with the lapband !

[nursebev 0]

I was banded on Dec. 5th with no fill I until jan 3rd. Having trouble watching my food intake since I have no restriction right now. Have also had a deep onn. Cžstand cough in my chest so cd my surgery which I msking it hard to

[Rojasanoll 920]

You will do good because you will commit yourself to improving your health. The diets don't work and you know from any you have tried. Lapband does work and it works well if you commit yourself to it. It's the best thing I did on Aug 6, 2012.

Best wishes and Keep the Faith

[nursebev 0]

I was banded on 12/5. I was down 9 lbs and then when I weighed last week I was up -about 5 lbs. Now I am afraid to get back on the scales. I am having trouble with my intake since I do not feel any restriction yet. My first fill is on Jan. 3rd. I have had a deep cough since I had my surgery and also my stomach still swells. Especially if I have moved and done a lot that day. Anyone else have any of these problems?