Newbie from Georgia

[smsmithart 4]

go for it sounds like u know what you want me and my husband need the surgery but its not covered by either of our ins co. so i will be self pay first then he will do it if he wants .i know i want it done im half way there with my saving for it

thank you for your post

[georgia girl 35]

Welcome riotgrrl! I think you should go for it. I won't lie, it hard work, but think of the end results. It will help you be a much healthier person. Good luck to you on your lap band journey!

[glowdawn 0]

My doctor told me that women struggling with obesiy either have PCOS or at least have the same symptoms.

All that extra weight makes your hormones crazy. She told me that the depression I have been dealing with for years is likely related to those imbalances, and is most likely organic. I have have been growing small amounts of facial hair and dealing with depression since I was 25 (even when thin) although initial PCOS tests came back negative. Metformin had too many side effects for me, so I don't take it anymore.

[georgia girl 35]

My doctor told me that women struggling with obesiy either have PCOS or at least have the same symptoms.

All that extra weight makes your hormones crazy. She told me that the depression I have been dealing with for years is likely related to those imbalances, and is most likely organic. I have have been growing small amounts of facial hair and dealing with depression since I was 25 (even when thin) although initial PCOS tests came back negative. Metformin had too many side effects for me, so I don't take it anymore.

Hey glowdawn! Were you ever diagnosed with PCOS? If not, I think if I were you, I would have another test taken, just because you were having some symptoms when you were thin. Better to know for sure.

Good luck to you.

[smsmithart 4]

before they started me on metformin they told me to drop all sugars Protein and green veggies only ....its does help with the symptoms

[georgia girl 35]

go for it sounds like u know what you want me and my husband need the surgery but its not covered by either of our ins co. so i will be self pay first then he will do it if he wants .i know i want it done im half way there with my saving for it

thank you for your post

Hey smsmithart! I hope you are able to have the surgery soon. Waiting isn't fun........but hopefully time will go by fast. Good luck to you!

[georgia girl 35]

before they started me on metformin they told me to drop all sugars Protein and green veggies only ....its does help with the symptoms

It is amazing how much a low-carb diet can help with weight loss. The one time (before being banded) I lost weight was on the Atkins diet. I lost about 50lbs on it, but once I came off the diet, I gained it all back plus some. I think the band is going to help me keep off the weight permanently.

[4jin 0]

Yes completed all my preop testing today...

feeling...:sick now....

but off to my pcp I go to get my medically cleared letter..

wish me luck

[buttercup76 0]

Good Luck 4jin!!!

[4jin 0]

:hail:ok I am back from seeing my pcp.

It went A-OK....!!!

He agreed lapband is excellent for me.

And will be making my letter and will fax to Dr. Johnson within next 2 days. I am so psyched!!!

I can't believe I was able to get all my preop requirements done in less than 1 month. Now waiting for doctor office to gather all paperwork and submit to insurance....

on my way:car:

[4jin 0]

Good Luck 4jin!!!

thanks buttercup,

how are you doing?

[sghatl 2]

good going 4Jin. Hope the insurance approval process goes by quickly.

[buttercup76 0]

4jin i am doing fine. Still a little sore in the port area but other than that i am doing well. I am having a hard time getting the required protien in but i am trying. I ordered a weight loss cookbook today because my meals are becoming very redundant and boring. Glad everything is going smoothly for you. You will be banded in no time. Congrats!!!

[georgia girl 35]

4jin- Congrats and hope it happens for you soon!

Buttercup- Glad you are still doing well. I also find it hard to keep a variety of food going.

sghatl- How are you doing?

[4jin 0]

Good Morning everyone!

My friend goes in today for the lapband. Please keep her in prayers for a safe surgery.

sghatl, thanks I am praying for myself as well that I receive a fast insurance approval.

buttercup, I don't know if you have heard of this medical quality Protein Powder it is Unjury. Another member on the board recommended. I ordered all the sample packets. Lots of Protein I think 20g per serving. And price is not bad at all.

thanks for the tip thought, I will start looking around for a cookbook and trying out some recipes.< /p>

klpdbl, thanks!

Maybe we should all start sharing some recipes!