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mainegirl · November 25, 2007

Hi,

my name is beth i'm 57 years old and about 2 months before lapband surgery. I have completed (by Tuesday) all but one thing for insurance approval. I have one more month of medically assisted diet until i can get clearance. I've done the psych, dr. clearance, ultrasound, 2 months of diet, On Tuesday I go to the consult with the pulmonologist and cardiologist. I am 5'6" and weigh 276. I am hopeful that this will help. I have gradated (in the past) from weight watchers, jenny craig, la weightloss, medifast and nutrisystem. I have arthritis so exercise is a problem, plus on Wed. I had hammer-toe surgery and my left foot is bandaged with pins.

I look forward to getting to know people and getting help nd support as well as giving.. thanx beth aka mainegirl

rivi23 · November 25, 2007

Hi Beth...I am about 2 months away (I think Feb or March) from my surgery. I have my psych appointment Jan 2 and my 1st nutritionist appointment next week. After that I have one more appointment with the nutritionist and a couple of support group classes I have to take. All of this should be done by Mid January. I am hoping to have a date set sometime late Feb or March. I am excited, scared, nervous, so many emotions. I am also 5'6 but I am at 305 right now. Hopefully my mid feb I will be below 300. I just found this site...and am very excited to read about others experience.

Cari in NC

christasha · November 25, 2007

I'm 57 and 5'6 .. . and started at 305 (I have something in common with both of you ). I get banded on Monday, 12-3. I had to start my preop diet last Monday and have lost 14 lbs - and have one more week to go. It isn't all that bad . . . mind over matter I guess - even though my daughter could hear my stomach growling across the room on the first night. I have my preop class on Wednesday - and then it's "show time" . . . welcome aboard and best of luck!

Chris

juliegeraci · November 25, 2007

Beth., good luck with your surgery. I've been banded for a year and 1/2 and I'm down 65 lbs. I am down from a size 24/26 to a sizes 18 and 14/16 on the top. The band is wonderful. I had hammer toe surgery a long time ago and I can't tell you enough on how much my toes have improved. Best of luck to you! Julie

MollyBrown · November 25, 2007

Mainegirl,

I am a Maine girl too... Although I live in Maryland now, my heart has always remained in Maine...

I was banded on 11/09/07. My stats are below. I think I am around 20lbs down.

Good luck with your surgery. This is a great site to get information and prepare yourself.

lonestar5212 · November 26, 2007

Hi Beth & Cari - I too am expecting banding Feb. 08. Completed psyc. eval., saw nutritionist in Oct., still have to meet with nutritionist in Jan. again. Will complete diet and exercise program in Jan. So glad to find people that will be banded around the same time as I will be. Keep posting and look forward to taking this journey together.

Jacs · May 27, 2008

Hi,

My name is Jacs and I'm considering having the lap band surgery. I'm going to a seminar at the hosp this week or next. How long were you out of work? was it very painful for you? Any advise will help. Thank you so much. I'm so nervous