Cali Bandsters Unite!!

[L8BloomR 1]

Hi,

I just got the authorization from my insurance company and now have a surgery date --- Nov. 8!! They had originally told me in Aug. that I would have to complete a 6-month online diet before they would authorize it, but apparently they changed their mind. I am so excited I can hardly stand it! :dance: I will have to drive 3 1/2 hours, though, to get to the doctor/hospital, and therefore will not be going there for the support groups, etc. I am looking for a support group or person close by that is newly banded or will be soon that I could maybe chat with. Is there anyone out there near the Ventura County area? Or anyone going to the Dr. LaPort group in Fountain Valley? If there is no one, I know that I will still have this incredible group to turn to so I will be OK. I have learned so much from you all already!

Thanks, Karen

[qbanita75 0]

i'm new yippy i have been banded for for 6 days i've lost 9lb yippy on my scale. so i'm okay. i've been hungry really hungry, but it keeps going then i take a nap and i wake up and i'm okay. anyhow hope all is well

Eileen

banded 10/16/06

Dr. David Oliak

[L8BloomR 1]

Welcome Eileen!! That is wonderful news about your surgery and weight loss---you are an inspiration for the rest of us "pre-banders"!! I'm surprised about the hunger, but I'm sure you will adjust fairly quickly. Where do you live? Do you have a support group or will you be getting your support from this forum?? Keep posting and let us know how you are progressing. And congratulations on your great start!!

Karen

[qbanita75 0]

Karen,

Thank you for your warm welcome. It's not so much that I'm hungry but that you have to fight with your brain to tell it that your not hungry. because my tummy is fine but my brain is hungry and that is what your fighting with. I live in pasadena area, I go to support group 2 times a month I don't think i'm going to be able to make it tomorrow but I will the first monday of next month.

thank you again

[L8BloomR 1]

Eileen,

From what I read on this forum there are a lot of variations in lapband experiences. Everyone says to give yourself time to heal before you make any judgments regarding how the band is working. Did you do any pre-op diet? If not, then maybe your stomach is just having a natural reaction to the drastic reduction of food. :hungry: Please let us know how long it is taking you to not feel so hungry! Can you drink more to feel full, or maybe have more Protein to satisfy the hunger? Good luck, and let us know what works for you!

Karen

[qbanita75 0]

Karen,

I did not have a pre-op diet, I was very healthy thank goodness, and I guess that is why I didn’t have to have the pre-op diet even though I didn’t have the pre-op diet I lost 9 lb before surgery. My TUMMY is full I know it is I’m drinking the correct amount of liquid, and Jell-O. so I’m doing great but my head hasn’t caught up yet. It will Thank you for your nice words

[L8BloomR 1]

You are welcome, Eileen! How did you lose 9 pounds before surgery if you didn't do a pre-op diet? Did you do what I am doing and just start cutting back before surgery anyway? I am still betting that your hunger problem is due to the sudden drastic drop in calories, or else you aren't getting enough Protein, which is supposed to help us feel full. What are you drinking for your protein and how much are you getting?

[qbanita75 0]

Karen,

I don’t know how I lost the nine pounds because I was going out to dinner for almost two weeks before surgery. But I was eating healthy from the day I got approved for surgery. I’m eating lots of protean my mom made me some chicken broth with lots of chicken and not as salty as the one from the hospital and the can ones. I’m also drinking my shakes which every shake has 26g of protean. I’m okay on that end.

[L8BloomR 1]

Well then, I am stumped since it sounds as if you are doing everything right. Maybe someone else on this site who has their lap band can give you some suggestions? Has anyone else been hungry right after surgery? Did you find something that helped?

[CJay 0]

Hello everyone! My band day is scheduled for Nov. 2 with Dr. Huacuz. I live between San Francisco and Sacramento (Vacaville). Anyone near by?

[konrad williams 0]

Hi CJay, Not very close but we wish you the best on Nov. 2. We live in Truckee and both have Lap Bands. Wife has had hers since "01". She has loss 85 pounds her goal. I had my Band done This year and have loss 68 pounds. 20 pounds to go I don't see any problem. We had Dr. Billy do both here in Truckee. He comes to Truckee once a month from Ventura.

Smiling, Konrad & Judy

[Shellybeans 0]

Hi Cjay, Good luck on your surgery. I had my done on October 2, 2006 and have my first fill on November 2. I live in San Leandro and my surgery was done by Dr. Morton at Stanford. It is the best decision I have made so far. I feel great and am actually not that hungry. It's amazing how little food a person actually needs to sustain themselves. Keep us posted on how you are doing.

[L8BloomR 1]

Hi all,

I am glad you are finding some other bandsters nearby! I live in the Ventura area and there is no one I know having the lapband surgery here. I am OK, though, since I have this group. Good luck to all who are having their surgery soon...especially you, CJay. Mine is Nov. 8 in Fountain Valley and I can't wait! Shelly and Konrad, it is great to hear how well you are doing. Thanks for the encouragement!

Karen

[AngelaT 2]

Hello everyone! My band day is scheduled for Nov. 2 with Dr. Huacuz. I live between San Francisco and Sacramento (Vacaville). Anyone near by?

Hi,

I am mostly in the SF bay area...Marin Cty. Not too far away!

[AngelaT 2]

Hi,

Anyone in the San Francisco Bay area? I am in Marin County. I will be banded Nov. 7 in Mexico:)