Decided on the Lap-Band.....Just saying HI.....

I thought abt them decided on the Lap-Band.....I compared the info.....and procedures ....Tomorrow is my DREADED PHYCH EVAL I will be glad to get it over with I have had one before when I had thought abt wls before (lap-band) and now if I do a 6 mnth diet thing my secondary inc. will help me pay for it.....so far its been 1 mnth on it.....1 day in the hospital I can deal w/that alot better......Please add me as your friend......I need some lap-band friends......I do have my labs done I have to get them rechecked in a couple of weeks,I like my seminar which is next Friday,nut.dr.,support group meeting.....plus finishing my 5 more mnths diet "Pilot"program......I have my dr.'s appt next Wed. for my 5 mnth diet......I need to do this its almost FREE for me I have 2 inc. and their both going to pay for it....I am 100lbs overweight so even if I only lost abt 70ish lbs I would think abt losing some more IF I can.....anyways you can also come find me on facebook I need some wls friends my name is Pamela Bunch and my profile pictures are the same as this one ......Please Be My Friend......

Welcome. I am glad that you did some research because the band is not for everyone. It takes a lot of commitment, hard work and exercise. Start preparing ow and it will really help.

Keep reading and learning. There are a lot of good people here that will share the good and the bad. It is all good information to have!

I am very glad I made the decision to be banded. I had 160 lb to lose and am down 135 so far.

Hi Bunch!

Just read posts and check out profiles before wanting a friend. Ya can never tell what kinda people lurk around here! LOL

Don't dread the eval. Its a formality, and honestly you will want to continue seeing someone professionally, as this WL journey really is amazing, and lots of head adjustments need to be made. Because reality is it all begins in your head.

Our "BANDS" are mere "TOOLS", actually any WLS is just a "tool", make sure to use all the resources available to you so you can be successful. Where I work, I am the only "Bander", but I am the only one really putting into practise what I was taught to do from dr. office. I am sure you have come across those WL folks who have gained their weight back? Cause its our stomachs they Band, not our thick heads.

TO Do now,

no more soda, no more carbonated drinks or drinks with calories and NO more alcohol *at  least they really do not want you doing that for at least a year after surgery (we become "cheap" dates after a few drinks, actually I do after just 1 drink, LOL)      **I use to drink well over 2 six packs of Coke daily!!! I do not miss it!

stop drinking with your meals, practice waiting 30 minutes to drink after a meal and slowly extend it to an hour.

eat with a baby spoon taking small bites

eat off of small plates

practice chewing your food well, its actually healthier to chew your food to death. and be mindful, put fork down etc...

EXERCISE! Any movement! It helps to be successful in the long run. Plus to move the gass pain out of your system you will need to move,walk, to get it out of your system. So get moving now, it will only help you in the long run emotionally. *I am an exercise fiend! I have done 2 Half Marathons and a couple of 10K and 5 Ks, all walking, I don't run. Its a nessesity not a luxury.

Start carrying a water bottle with you, hydration is vitally important to any WLS and even for "normal" folks.

Have you met up with nutritionist yet?                                                                                                                                          Have you attended any support group through your tentative dr. office? this allows you an oppertunity to hear about real life experiences. EVERYONE just LOVES to share, w  are such happy folks in our "honeymoon" stage!

One of our own from OH, Jean M. has written a LapBand book! She is a wealth of information!!!! She posts the daily Food post "What are you eating today ? post.

Anyway, check us out and ask away,I hope I haven't over whelmed you? Sorry if I did.

prek3

(5 years post op)

 

 

Welcome to the start of your new life! My 9th band anniversary was on the 2nd of December. I put up a couple of posts recently - feel free to read them, feel free to ask questions, and friend me if you like!

Congrats on your decision to get the band! Stay active on the boards and stay positive and you will do great.

Welcome! You have made a decision to change your entire life and it truly is the hardest work (and most rewarding) you will ever do. There is not one area of your life that will not be impacted and you will be required to examine every ha*****oice, and each corner of your mind. It will be a wild ride so hang on.

Come here daily if possible, ask a ton of questions, get to support groups (I started going a full 6 months before my surgery), and research, research, research. You want to be the best informed pre-op ever.

Good luck,

Sue

 

I would strongly suggest that you further research the "success" rate of the band compared to the 3 other WLS's!

Good luck.

 

I would strongly suggest that you further research the "success" of the band compared to the other 3 WLS's! Read the Revision forums and the Failed Band groups!

Good luck!