Being Banded tomorrow 3/7/08

[camrynsmommy 0]

I am worried about the Protein Shakes I cant stand them now they taste like crap...I am being banded tomorrow:lol: but am concerned

[texgirl 0]

I am being banded tomorrow too. Good luck! I haven't had any shakes yet but I have a large variety to choose from when I need to.

[shortgal 5]

Check the food and recipe section for ideas on which brand people like and different additives people us to Dr them or other choices during whatever stage you have to drink them.

[TheOne2 0]

Hey everybody, I am seriously thinking about getting the lap band done. My family doesnt want me to get the Gastric bypass because it is such a BIG surgery, but I am very concerned that I am not going to lose enough weight on the lap band. can anybody help me? Tell me your likes and dislikes about this surgery. I weigh about 380 and I desperatly am ready to lose it, but I know I need this help from the lap band. But, I have also read about the pureed food and I have an incredibly week stomach and dont know if I can do it. Someone, please help me.

[Blund 0]

TheOne2, the pureed food is for most temporary, as I understand it. I'm waiting for ins approval and have been learning about this since my seminar in August of 07. This is the best place to learn. On this forum. Do a search of Drs in your area who do bariatric surgery and they should be able to refer you to educational seminars. There are lots of books on Amazon too. Good Luck

[shortgal 5]

Hey everybody, I am seriously thinking about getting the lap band done. My family doesnt want me to get the Gastric bypass because it is such a BIG surgery, but I am very concerned that I am not going to lose enough weight on the lap band. can anybody help me? Tell me your likes and dislikes about this surgery. I weigh about 380 and I desperatly am ready to lose it, but I know I need this help from the lap band. But, I have also read about the pureed food and I have an incredibly week stomach and dont know if I can do it. Someone, please help me.

Easy answer, just stay on the previous stage a week longer and then proceed to the next stage.

there is no way I would even think about drinking chicken that's been through the blender. Yuck! So my stage before the pureed stage was "full" liquid, so I just stayed on that one week and then went to mushies.

Now if you hate the Protein shakes, too ( I like those) then it's going to be tough. Find one you like now!

There are people on the forum that have lost 150 pounds with their bands. Just keep reading around the forum and learn as much as you can!

[kristi43 0]

Try not to worry. I was banded on 2/28. I am drinking the AmazeRX Protein Shakes and the chocolate is good. Good Luck!

[LiseSeattle 0]

Check out my recipe for slimfast shakes that taste EXACTLY like a starbucks frappuccino - to die for!!!

Just like a Frappuccino! « Lise The Loser’s Weblog

I am worried about the Protein shakes I cant stand them now they taste like crap...I am being banded tomorrow:lol: but am concerned

[TheOne2 0]

Thanks so much you guys. I think I will stay on the liquid a week longer, because I just cannot stand the idea of, as you say, chicken through a straw. Yuck. lol. As for checking with doctors and stuff, I have ABSOLUTLEY no insurance. I have been looking and looking for maybe a group that would help pay for the surgery. I am 22 and was in a horrible car accident this summer, I broke my back and had a major concusion. Needless to say, I havent been able to work, My mom and brother are disabled and I am usually the one who pays the bills, But, I dont have a job right now. I think having the lap band will not only improve my social life, but also my working life. People take people who take better care of themselves more seriously. IM not saying that big people dont get good jobs, I had a great job, But, I think it would help. Especially having the extra self confidence.

Do you guys know of any groups that help pay for this surgery?

[catzintj 1]

i like Atkins shakes. they actually taste good.