Jenna: The doctor is giving you great advice!!

Most of all, you MUST be willing to change your old eating habits. With the band, you can still eat just about everything!! In fact, some of the bad food like chips and cookies go down easier than some of the healthy food (like meat). You also must be willing to gradually start/increase your exercise.

When you first get banded, you will drop a LOT of weight. After that, you will need to start making the lifestyle changes that caused the problem in the first place.

Don't expect to be at your target BMI for a long time. On the flip side, you WILL get to your target BMI eventually....the rate will totally depend on you!!!

I have been a slow loser because I kept putting the exercise off. Over the last 3 weeks I started exercising 4 days per week and have lost 4lbs!!!

I love the fact that the band can help me with portion control and slow down my eating. That is the main purpose of it for me. It is still up to me to put the "right" foods into my mouth.

I agree that you should have the procedure done ASAP, otherwise you are looking at type 2 diabetes, joint problems, sleep apnea, heart disease, etc... If you DON'T do this now, these nasty diseases are sure to make a presence. If you think you are tired now, you will be 4 times more tired if you develop any of the above.

If you are searching for a doctor, I HIGHLY recommend Dr. Kurt Roberts (yale new-haven). Whenever you call, someone will ALWAYS answer the phone. They answered all of my questions. Dr. Roberts has an outstanding bedside manner and he will personally give you your fills. Overall my experience with them was outstanding!!!

Do this for you, your future baby, your husband and most of all, YOUR GRANDCHILDREN!!! You will now live a long life and be able to enjoy them.

Feel free to contact me privately. I live in Trumbull and would be happy to answer any questions that you have!!

All the best to you!!!!

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Surgery Date: 5/1/08 (5.0 cc LAP-BAND®)
Surgeon: Kurt Roberts (CT)
filled 7 times...total of 4cc's in a 10cc band
No pre-op diet