Anyone else do the Lap Band? - Page 2 - ThinnerTimes

hebushall · 01-24-2007, 01:05 PM

Completed all my tests - weirdest was the physc eval - the trouble is I find humor in many things - had to keep telling myself - Just answer the question - No more - no less - no snapy comebacks!

Hooping to get things approved and move foward soon.

The lap band seems to be the best choice for me as I am very very active playing sports 3-4 times a week - My metabolic switch is just stuck.

Darlene · 01-25-2007, 11:39 AM

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Originally Posted by hebushall

Completed all my tests - weirdest was the physc eval - the trouble is I find humor in many things - had to keep telling myself - Just answer the question - No more - no less - no snapy comebacks!

Hooping to get things approved and move foward soon.

The lap band seems to be the best choice for me as I am very very active playing sports 3-4 times a week - My metabolic switch is just stuck.

You are just a step ahead of me, I am going fo r my phsyc eval today, and then I have one more test, the cardiac echo on the 6th of feb, then it is all about getting my final approval....I wish you the best of luck on your exciting journey....Darlene

lward76 · 02-07-2007, 06:15 AM

Hi, all I am meeting with my surgeon on MON FEB 12

as of now I am being banded but my surgeon does both rxy and lap....after reading so much on both I am really turning more on the rxy...I am 5'0 weigh 220....i can be a big eater when i do eat....idk...im so confused....also about how long after u meet with ur surgeon till u have the surgery???

NJloser143 · 02-21-2007, 05:47 AM

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Originally Posted by Val 3

Just wondering if anyone else has done the lap band?

I had mine placed on 11-16-06

So far I have had a brisk weight loss of 44 lbs. I got my first fill on 1-4

I recently had the lap-band done on Dec 22,2006...i have had to go for a few adjustments but he said it is normal to get it tight enough...i have lost about 20 pounds so far...I have a goal of 100 pounds i want to loose....good luck ...i am new here so not sure what i am doing....I joined to talk to other people who had the lap-band...my friend had the gastric bypass and has lost 125 in 1-1/2 years...my weight lose seems to be very slow....

NJloser143 · 02-21-2007, 06:00 AM

I am new at this...I had my surgery on Dec. 22, 2006...i have lost about 20 pounds...but it seems very slow and discouraging...I had the lap-band...i dont know what to eat ...i have gone for 3 adjustments already cause I am so hungry....I was hoping this would help that....i just had my last adjustment on 2/20/07..so i am now on liquids for a day...i dont know if i eat to much or not enough....hoping i can get some help on here...i have read all of ur weight loses keep up the good work..i hope i get to 50 pounds down...my brother has a big party for memorial day and i want everyone to notice the weight lose...hope to hear from all of you....depressed in NJ....

JenBear7 · 02-21-2007, 06:22 AM

Welcome! Try not to be discouraged! I think its normal for the lap-band weight loss to be a bit slower, because you havent been "rearranged.)

NJloser143 · 02-21-2007, 08:44 AM

I am trying ...sitting here drinking my water...i get to have mushy tonite...not sure what to have that is my problem...i have to get a better diet...thanx nj

JenBear7 · 02-21-2007, 01:01 PM

You can try here for ideas. I would imagine you would want to eat the same as someone who had the RNY.. but not real sure... the diet part of lap-band takes enormous strength of character! I commend you! Here is a link I came across in my ramblings that I love..

http://www.stronghealth.com/services...atric/diet.cfm

Keep us posted!

hebushall · 02-21-2007, 02:03 PM

Well I was all set for 2/27 for my Lap Band - darn insurance co has not completed their end so - must wait a while - trying to schedule so I can still attend Clapton Concert in San Diego - March 15th - first things first. Been on 900 cal a day until surgery - lost 17 lb's so far.....maybe no need for surgery -NOT - been there - done that.

I see a number of you are east coast folks - my home town in Chappaqua NY - You know - the Clintons new "Home Town".

JenBear7 · 02-21-2007, 08:04 PM

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Originally Posted by hebushall

Well I was all set for 2/27 for my Lap Band - darn insurance co has not completed their end so - must wait a while - trying to schedule so I can still attend Clapton Concert in San Diego - March 15th - first things first. Been on 900 cal a day until surgery - lost 17 lb's so far.....maybe no need for surgery -NOT - been there - done that.

I see a number of you are east coast folks - my home town in Chappaqua NY - You know - the Clintons new "Home Town".

*grumbles about the new home town*

I am living near Syracuse...

Sorry about your insurance company... but have fun at the Clapton concert! and Gratz on the 17 pounds. Lots of new lapbanders on the forum! I cant wait to see how you all do!