hi im new don't really know what to expect!

[tammytickulous 0]

hi im new to this site :tt2: im scheduled to have my lapband on february 12th 2009, im really nervous but also very excited:w00t:. as i dont know what to expect i thought i would join and get the view of people that have already had thier band fitted, my surgeon has told me i need to go on a fat free diet 3 weeks before my sugery does anyone know what is classed as fat free? i can't seem to find anything in the supermarkets apart from Water that is completly fat free! even fruit and veg has a certain amount of fat, im very confused

[KelinTx 1]

Reading through this forum will give you a really good idea of what to expect!

[babbs3772 1]

Hello I would be calling the Dr. or nutritionist back and asking for a very clear diet plan from them. This forum is awesome and has not only great advice but wonderful people as well.

Personally, I would not change getting banded! I have more hope now than I ever have and I think for me it was the best decision I could have made.

Welcome and good luck to you!

[tammytickulous 0]

thanx yeah i think i'll give my surgeon a call and ask ive also got a few appointments to check blood preasure and all that still so i'll be asking loads of questions, thanx again and im sure i'll meet loads of great people on here

[lacasst 1]

Welcome!!

This is a great source of info.I'm newly banded(11/08) but I can already tell you I feel SOOOO much better.I've lost almost 40 lbs and have so much more energy!

It will be tough in the beginning but soooo worth it.It's a very new & exciting journey!!

My suregeon put me on 2 Protein shakes(worldwide from Trader Joe's)and 1 meal of 3 oz Protein & 1 cup veggies before my surgery.I had to buckle down and lose at least 10 lbs or else they were going to cancel my surgery!!:thumbup:

I did it and have been losing ever since!! Start get your mind set and start getting use to feeling hungry.I tell you I didn't know real hunger until that 2 week liquid only after surgery.But it is also amazing what you can really do when you put your mind to it!!

Good luck & keep us posted.I use to live in Colorado in Denver,I think you said you lived there,what part?? Colorado is soooo beautiful.But were born & raised in Cali.so the weather was a hard adjustment for us!!:cool2:

Take care!!

[lacasst 1]

Excuse me,about the Colorado part! I'm such a dork! wrong post!! LOL:blushing:

[Krispymcnugget18 0]

Reading through this forum will give you a really good idea of what to expect!

How were you able to lose so much weight? I heard lap band isn't that effective for large amounts of weight loss which has me a little concerned.