Hello from Maryland!

[butterflybluz 0]

Hello!!! I have been doing some research on weight loss surgeries and finally after talking with my liver specialist yet again (my primary doesn't believe in weight loss surgeries), we made a decision that my liver was only getting larger and so was I and I needed to take the steps now! He called the surgeon and got the ball rolling earlier this week and I go to my first informational seminar tomorrow! I was concerned about our insurance, but the coordinator that called to confirm said that if there had been problems with the insurance, she would be calling to cancel - not confirm! I am excited, but also scared to death - this means a whole different lifestyle. No more cooking the delicious southern dishes that I grew up on - or that my family loves (no wonder we all have weight issues):confused: ...committing to an excercise program...but I am pretty certain I will enhance my life so much that the trade-offs will be minimal!

Question - any advice that you would have like to have had prior to your journey that you could pass on to me as I begin mine??

Thanks!!!

[*susan* 1,709]

Hi and welcome to LBT. You are getting ready to make a wonderful change in your life.

As far as food goes, I got the band so I could lose weight and eat like a normal person. That means, I do try and make healthier choices, but I have not deemed any food a complete no-no either. If I really want something, and my band tolerates it, then I have it. The wonderful thing about my band is that it prevents me from overdoing it like I did pre-band.

Let us know how things progress, we look forward to making this journey with you.