Jump to content
×
Are you looking for the BariatricPal Store? Go now!
$99 Yearly Supply Alert! 🌈 "1 per Day!" Bariatric Multivitamins

Getting banded June 10th!!

Shaxmom

By Shaxmom, in LAP-BAND Surgery Forums

Recommended Posts

Shaxmom    0

Shaxmom
Posted

Finally a date!! So the whole process has been since November, but it took less than two weeks to get final approval from insurance. I am ready to get moving & get healthy!!

Share this post

Link to post
Share on other sites

Jules K    0

Jules K
Posted

Yeah for you!!! I too am going to be banded on the 10th of June. I still need to go through a few more tests, but I have approval and a date set. I could have had it done in April, but I am a teacher figured it would be better in the summer. Do you have to go on a Protein liquid diet before? I do . I will start that on May 26th. The hardest thing will be staying on the diet when we go to Disneyland the weekend after I start this diet. I know I can do it because I want this to happen sssooooo.... much. It fun to see that someone else will be banded on the same day! Good luck. Jules

Share this post

Link to post
Share on other sites

TX Diva    1

TX Diva
Posted

Jules, I'm a teacher too and am excited to have my date for the very first week available when my summer conference is finished.

It's been awhile since I went to DisneyWorld, but I'm thinking it won't be too terrible hard to stick to your diet. I remember it was alot of action and walking and seeing things, and not much stopping for eating. Just stay hydrated.

Share this post

Link to post
Share on other sites

Shaxmom    0

Shaxmom
Posted

I was not given an pre-op diet instructions. I only check back in one time before the surgery date and that is with the P.A. and then register at the hospital.

Hopefully, these next few weeks fly by!

Share this post

Link to post
Share on other sites

Shaxmom    0

Shaxmom
Posted

Jules, I'm a teacher too and am excited to have my date for the very first week available when my summer conference is finished.

It's been awhile since I went to DisneyWorld, but I'm thinking it won't be too terrible hard to stick to your diet. I remember it was alot of action and walking and seeing things, and not much stopping for eating. Just stay hydrated.

I am going to start now with more exercise and just getting used to being on a schedule with eating and exercise.

Good luck!

Share this post

Link to post
Share on other sites

cathychatts    1

cathychatts
Posted

Hey! I am a teacher also! I teach at a Technology College, I teach Business. We have class year round, so I will just take medical leave. I have my surgery on a Friday, will miss the next week, come back to work for a week and then be off for summer break from June 23 to July 6. So I think I can handle it. In addition to that I teach adults and that is a little easier than children.

Share this post

Link to post
Share on other sites

TX Diva    1

TX Diva
Posted

I think that teaching adults would be a good gig. I currently teach 2nd grade and I love it, but I know I would NOT want to go any younger. Most of my career has been with 4th grade and that was really enjoyable.

At least the week that you go back before Summer break, you won't have your student hugging on you because they missed you!

Share this post

Link to post
Share on other sites

TX Diva    1

TX Diva
Posted

I am going to start now with more exercise and just getting used to being on a schedule with eating and exercise.

Good luck!

I think that is a great idea! I've gotten into the habit of exercising and writing down what I eat because I had to do that for True Results to send to my insurance company. I never complained about having to do the 6 months of supervised dieting because in that 6 months I lost almost 30 pounds that have stayed off and I have changed some habits that needed changing. If I just went and got banded without working to give up soft drinks and rice, I don't think I would be successful.

Share this post

Link to post
Share on other sites

Angelyco    0

Angelyco
Posted

Congrats on the surgery date and good luck!

Share this post

Link to post
Share on other sites

brown bear    0

brown bear
Posted

I think that is a great idea! I've gotten into the habit of exercising and writing down what I eat because I had to do that for True Results to send to my insurance company. I never complained about having to do the 6 months of supervised dieting because in that 6 months I lost almost 30 pounds that have stayed off and I have changed some habits that needed changing. If I just went and got banded without working to give up soft drinks and rice, I don't think I would be successful.

I feel the same way about the 6 month diet. :thumbup: I am going to True Results in Houston. Dr. Hollis is my doc. I hope to be a Jazzy Junie, but do not have cardio clearance yet. :thumbup:

Share this post

Link to post
Share on other sites

rearea1222    0

rearea1222
Posted

Hey! I'm in Houston and I just got my date. I'm June 10th also! :lol:

Finally a date!! So the whole process has been since November, but it took less than two weeks to get final approval from insurance. I am ready to get moving & get healthy!!

Share this post

Link to post
Share on other sites

cathychatts    1

cathychatts
Posted

:lol::lol:congratulations on the surgery date! I am trying to keep up with everone and post it on the line up thread! :lol:

:lol::lol:My surgery date is one month from today! June 6!:lol:

Share this post

Link to post
Share on other sites

To be free    1

To be free
Posted

Yeah! So happy to be here, thanks Jules K for telling me about our own thread! I am also being banded on June 10th! I still can't believe it! Now, I am not a teacher but I am married to one.

Share this post

Link to post
Share on other sites

twinmommie    0

twinmommie
Posted

I finally got my surgery date also! :biggrin: I am also a teacher. I teach 4th grade and love it.

I am so excited to finally have an official date!:)

Share this post

Link to post
Share on other sites

cathychatts    1

cathychatts
Posted

Congratulations Twinmommie! Welcome! I added your name to our list of Jazzy Junes! This must be the month for teachers!:biggrin:

Share this post

Link to post
Share on other sites

Create an account or sign in to comment

You need to be a member in order to leave a comment

Create an account

Sign up for a new account in our community. It's easy!

Register a new account

Sign in

Already have an account? Sign in here.

Sign In Now
Go To Topic Listing LAP-BAND Surgery Forums

  • Trending Products

  • Trending Topics

  • Recent Status Updates

    • BabySpoons

      BabySpoons

      Sometimes reading the posts here make me wonder if some people just weren't mentally ready for WLS and needed more time with the bariatric team psychiatrist. Complaining about the limited drink/food choices early on... blah..blah...blah. The living to eat mentality really needs to go and be replaced with eating to live. JS
      · 2 replies
      1. Bypass2Freedom

        Bypass2Freedom

        We have to remember that everyone moves at their own pace. For some it may be harder to adjust, people may have other factors at play that feed into the unhealthy relationship with food e.g. eating disorders, trauma. I'd hope those who you are referring to address this outside of this forum, with a professional.


        This is a place to feel safe to vent, seek advice, hopefully without judgement.


        Compassion goes a long way :)

      2. BabySpoons

        BabySpoons

        Seems it would be more compassionate not to perform a WLS on someone until they are mentally ready for it. Unless of course they are on death's door...

    • Theweightisover2024🙌💪

      Theweightisover2024🙌💪

      Question for anyone, how did you get your mind right before surgery? Like as far as eating better foods and just doing better in general? I'm having a really hard time with this. Any help is appreciated 🙏❤️
      · 2 replies
      1. NickelChip

        NickelChip

        I had about 6 months between deciding to do surgery and getting scheduled. I came across the book The Pound of Cure by Dr. Matthew Weiner, a bariatric surgeon in Arizona, and started to implement some of the changes he recommended (and lost 13 lbs in the process without ever feeling deprived). The book is very simple, and the focus is on whole, plant based foods, but within reason. It's not an all or nothing approach, or going vegan or something, but focuses on improvement and aiming for getting it right 80-90% of the time. His suggestions are divided into 12 sections that you can tackle over time, perhaps one per month for a year if a person is just trying to improve nutrition and build good habits. They range from things like cutting out artificial sweetener or eating more beans to eating a pound of vegetables per day. I found it really effective pre-surgery and it's an eating style I will be working to get back to as I am further out from surgery and have more capacity. Small changes you can sustain will do the most for building good habits for life.

      2. Theweightisover2024🙌💪

        Theweightisover2024🙌💪

        That sounds awesome. I'll have to check that out thanks!

    • BeanitoDiego

      BeanitoDiego

      I've hit a stall 9 months out. I'm not worried, though. My fitness levels continue to improve and I have nearly accomplished my pre-surgery goal of learning to scuba dive! One dive left to complete to get my PADI card 🐠
      I was able to go for a 10K/6mile hike in the mountains two days ago just for the fun of it. In the before days, I might have attempted this, but it would have taken me 7 or 8 hours to complete and I would have been exhausted and in pain for the next two days. Taking my time with breaks for snacks and water, I was finished with my wee jaunt in only 4 hours 😎 and really got to enjoy photographing some insects, fungi, and turtles.
      Just for fun last week, I ran two 5Ks in two days, something I would have never done in the past! Next goal is a 10K before the end of this month.
      · 0 replies
      1. This update has no replies.
    • Teriesa

      Teriesa

      Hi everyone, I wrote back in May about having no strength. I still get totally exhausted just walking from room to room, it’s so bad I’m using a walker with wheels of all things. I had the gastric sleeve Jan. 24th. I’m doing exactly what the programs says, except protein shakes. I have different meats and protein bars daily, including vitamins daily. I do drink my fluids as well.  I go in for IV hydration 4 days a week and feel ok just til evening.  So far as of Jan 1st I’ve dropped 76 lbs. I just want to enjoy the weight lose. Any suggestions or has anyone else gone thru this??  Doctor says just increase calorie intake, still the same. 
      · 0 replies
      1. This update has no replies.
    • Stone Art By SKL

      Stone Art By SKL

      Decorative Wall Cladding & Panels | Stone Art By SKL
      Elevate your space with Stone Art By SKL's decorative wall claddings & panels. Explore premium designs for timeless elegance.
      · 0 replies
      1. This update has no replies.

  • Recent Topics

  • Hot Products

  • Sign Up For
    Our Newsletter

    Follow us for the latest news
    and special product offers!
  • Together, we have lost...
      lbs

    PatchAid Vitamin Patches

    Bariatric Forums

    For Patients

    Health Professionals

    Search Surgeons

    Bariatric Surgeons: Want to research a weight loss surgery surgeon? Enter their last name below to start!

    ×