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workshop78009 · May 13, 2007

Hello all !

My name is lauralee, 46, South Central Texas and am scheduled for surgery on May 18th at AIGB in San Antonio, Dr. Gonzales. My insurance approved the surgery practically overnight which from what I've read is amazing. My story is probably a very common one here, been overweight since day one, overweight child, teenager and adult. Have lost 100's of pounds over the years. The lowest I've ever been as an adult was 150 (I'm 5'3 btw) at about age 30 via Nutrisystem Program. My highest weight ever was 275 about four years ago. I dropped down to about 200 three years ago and have since creaped back up to 240. My first diet was probably around 14 or 15 years old, so I've been battling this for over 30 years and have just decided I need to do something different. At 46... it's do or die time... seriously... that's the truth of the matter. I've got to get it off and keep it off for good.

So, since I've less than a week to go before surgery, I'm trying to get all my little ducks in a row and prepare myself and my cupboard for the next few weeks ahead. I've got chicken and beef broth, clear fruit juices, sugar free jellos and still have yet to pick up the sugar free popcicles. I hear those are a high point post surgery...

I know I've probably forgot something or haven't thought about somethings at all... Any advice and/or suggestions to help me make the next few weeks as easy as possible would be greatly appreciated.

Also, is there any place where one can find statistics on success rates, complication risk factors, etc.

Looking forward to the journey,

lauralee

AnotherMe · May 13, 2007

Hi Lauralee! Welcome to LBT

I'm in Houston, we're practically neighbors! Of course, follow your Dr's recommendations... but I also had Jello, applesauce, yogurt (love the Light & Fit Dannon drinkables), V8, carnation instant Breakfast on my list.

You might go to the manuf website.. Inamed is now Allergan. http://www.lapband.com/lapband/portal.do The have a News & Resources section where you can request information... they might be able to help you get any data you're looking for. I've heard they're good at responding to questions.

'Course LBT has many forums you'll find useful information. And, we're all here to help when you need it.

GREAT news on getting your insurance approval in a speedy fashion. I was self pay so it took me about 6 mo to convince myself to go ahead. I would do it again.

All the best,

Karla

Alexandra · May 13, 2007

Welcome to LBT! :biggrin1:

shell850 · May 13, 2007

I'm having mine on the 18th also,it seems like it will never get here but it's only 5 days away! hope everything goes well for you good luck.

AND to all those Motherbanders HAPPY MOTHERS DAY!

Iluvharleys · May 13, 2007

Welcome to LBT! You sound like you are ready to go so the only thing I might suggest is to take a small pillow with you for the ride home. I took one and it really helped me with the bumps!