http://www.lapbandtalk.com/ Discussions about pre Lap-band surgery diets, testing, and other basic Lap-band issues. en Fri, 20 Nov 2009 21:37:09 GMT vBulletin 60 http://www.lapbandtalk.com/images/styles/lapband/misc/rss.jpg http://www.lapbandtalk.com/ http://www.lapbandtalk.com/f84/suggested-weightloss-goal-pre-op-105848-new/ Fri, 20 Nov 2009 17:37:43 GMT I weighed in at my heaviest, 281.2 at my pre-op the other day. I'm 5"4 and 50 years old. the weight/BMI charts always say that i should weigh about 145 at the most. However the dietician said that I should aim for 190 for the time being and then go from there, maybe to 157 or so. I'm not hung up on a particular number, I just want to feel and be healthy and eneregetic, a normal size, and able to look at myself in the mirror without wanting to cry.
I'm just curious as to what other people were told. ]]> Su59 http://www.lapbandtalk.com/f84/suggested-weightloss-goal-pre-op-105848/ http://www.lapbandtalk.com/f84/couldnt-drink-105847-new/ Fri, 20 Nov 2009 17:23:33 GMT So, I went for my pre-op yesterday and the aftercare nurse brought up something that I had not heard much about. She said that rarely some patients cannot drink after surgery and have to come in daily for fluids, or worst case scenario, be admitted. She said, and the doctor confirmed, that this is... So, I went for my pre-op yesterday and the aftercare nurse brought up something that I had not heard much about. She said that rarely some patients cannot drink after surgery and have to come in daily for fluids, or worst case scenario, be admitted. She said, and the doctor confirmed, that this is due to greater than normal swelling in the esophagus. :w00t: Have any of you experienced this and if so, how long did it last? ]]> laughnleo http://www.lapbandtalk.com/f84/couldnt-drink-105847/ http://www.lapbandtalk.com/f84/clarification-please-105837-new/ Fri, 20 Nov 2009 14:44:12 GMT before ur surgery during ur pre-op liquid diet were u on clear liquids only '(chicken or beef broth, crystal light, sugar free popcycles etc) only or did u have the protein shakes of any kind 2 replace a meal? ]]> dowhatitdo1 http://www.lapbandtalk.com/f84/clarification-please-105837/ http://www.lapbandtalk.com/f84/time-off-work-recovery-105833-new/ Fri, 20 Nov 2009 13:33:55 GMT I am having my surgery on Dec 3rd. I have taken off 7 days for recovery. Will this be enough time? I am a nurse, but I work in a doctor's office. No lifting is required. ]]> oceancity4me http://www.lapbandtalk.com/f84/time-off-work-recovery-105833/ http://www.lapbandtalk.com/f84/mandatory-loose-weight-prior-surgery-105824-new/ Fri, 20 Nov 2009 04:20:18 GMT Is the pre-op diet mainly to shrink your fatty liver or did the surgeon require you loose a certain amount of weight prior to surgery? or both?

If it's to loose weight - how much did your doctor require?

Thanks ]]> Northern Mist http://www.lapbandtalk.com/f84/mandatory-loose-weight-prior-surgery-105824/ http://www.lapbandtalk.com/f84/4-days-getting-nervous-now-105823-new/ Fri, 20 Nov 2009 04:10:11 GMT soooo i had my PCP clearance today for surgery, and i started getting nervous.. a little scared. which is weird cause this whole time i have been so excited and not scared at all... i guess now that i have 4 days...well 3 now.. to go, i am finally starting to get a reality check. wow. this is... soooo i had my PCP clearance today for surgery, and i started getting nervous.. a little scared. which is weird cause this whole time i have been so excited and not scared at all... i guess now that i have 4 days...well 3 now.. to go, i am finally starting to get a reality check. wow. this is it huh? i have to keep reminding myself of why i am doing this. ]]> dragonflylover http://www.lapbandtalk.com/f84/4-days-getting-nervous-now-105823/ http://www.lapbandtalk.com/f84/would-you-105813-new/ Fri, 20 Nov 2009 00:55:02 GMT Would you change surgeons pre surgery if: You discovered a surgeon locally (10 min drive) instead of across your state (3 hour drive) if there were no additional expenses and they would accept your info from Dr you have surgery scheduled with?? I found out my surgery date today 12/30 but it... Would you change surgeons pre surgery if:

You discovered a surgeon locally (10 min drive) instead of across your state (3 hour drive) if there were no additional expenses and they would accept your info from Dr you have surgery scheduled with??

I found out my surgery date today 12/30 but it requires 2 more trips across, another $500 program fee and the local Dr is a center of excellence as well and likely will accept everything and do surgery within same time frame.

I see pro's being -

Dr is 10 mins away
I CAN attend bi-monthly support groups locally
Fills will be local
No hotel bills

Help!?!:huh2: ]]> HapiCat http://www.lapbandtalk.com/f84/would-you-105813/ http://www.lapbandtalk.com/f84/video-update-week-1-lapband-what-im-eating-105811-new/ Thu, 19 Nov 2009 22:52:25 GMT Hey guys. I made a video to let you guys know how I'm doing. I've recently been switched over to mushies!!! Yay!! So this video update of what I'm eating and whatnot. Enjoy!

YouTube - LapBand Day 6 - So far what I'm eating - 11/19/09 ]]> jessicakolman http://www.lapbandtalk.com/f84/video-update-week-1-lapband-what-im-eating-105811/ http://www.lapbandtalk.com/f84/my-primary-doctor-said-105805-new/ Thu, 19 Nov 2009 21:17:58 GMT so i had to go back to my primary doctor cause i needed referals and he told me that most of the time the psych doctors will not approve someone with depression and anxiety and i was like "really"? and he was like "yes because they feel they wont do anything good cause they are too depressed "
but you see im so damn depressed cause im fat !
and i do have horrible anxiety but what does that have to do with the lap band ?
anywho i have my psych evaluation on monday lets hope all goes well
when i went to my surgeon he said i was a great candidate so ill stick with his opinion
]]> nightgangl7 http://www.lapbandtalk.com/f84/my-primary-doctor-said-105805/ http://www.lapbandtalk.com/f84/pcp-not-providing-diet-follow-6-months-105793-new/ Thu, 19 Nov 2009 17:19:00 GMT I set up my appointment to start my six months of required doctor supervised weight lose. I have CIGNA PPO and this is a requirement. What I am confused about is what diet I need to be on. My doctor told me to pick one but is that acceptable by CIGNA or does it have to be an official plan. What I... I set up my appointment to start my six months of required doctor supervised weight lose. I have CIGNA PPO and this is a requirement. What I am confused about is what diet I need to be on. My doctor told me to pick one but is that acceptable by CIGNA or does it have to be an official plan. What I would like to do iincrease my exercise, cut down on my snacking and eat healther. Can someone please shed some light on this. When I ask my surgeon he pointed me to my PCP and I don't want to get through these 6 months, lose 10% and not qualify.:crying: ]]> ShuileMom http://www.lapbandtalk.com/f84/pcp-not-providing-diet-follow-6-months-105793/ http://www.lapbandtalk.com/f84/suggestion-helping-quit-smoking-105792-new/ Thu, 19 Nov 2009 17:11:01 GMT I don't smoke, but I have noticed that alot of posters are having to quit before being banded and are having a hard time with it.

I get daily Feng Shui Tips from Ellen Whitehurst, they are usually on point for some event or occassion that corresponds to that day or sometimes they are just random.

Today's was about how to quit smoking so I thought I would share it...hope it helps.

***

Here is your Daily Feng Shui Tip for Thursday, November 19

'The Great American Smokeout' encourages smokers to quit the habit for just one day so they can see that they can actually do it and perhaps quit for a lifetime. A long, healthy and happy lifetime. But as anyone who has ever smoked knows, quitting is harder than anyone besides a smoker could ever imagine. That said, there are some 'tricks' or 'tips' that might make stopping a little less traumatic. Once you make the decision to quit and are weaning yourself off cigarettes, change to a brand that's much less appealing to you whenever you buy a pack. This not only reduces the pleasure you get from smoking, but will also affect your blood chemistry reaction, making it easier to eventually stop. Buy only one pack of cigarettes at a time while thinking of better ways of spending your money. Don't buy cartons while you're trying to quit. Smoke your first cigarette an hour later than you would normally start. Wait an hour longer than the day prior before lighting up. Lastly, take the nicotine out of your system by drinking a mixture of a half-teaspoon of cream of tartar and eight ounces of orange juice before retiring for the night. The tartar will help clear the toxins from your system while the orange juice replaces depleted vitamin C. Do this for 21 nights straight and without fail cigarettes will begin to taste yucky and you'll begin to think it's easier not to smoke than to light up. As always, consult a medical professional when necessary.
Warm Regards,
Ellen Whitehurst ]]> NancyNC http://www.lapbandtalk.com/f84/suggestion-helping-quit-smoking-105792/ http://www.lapbandtalk.com/f84/liver-transplant-lapband-105790-new/ Thu, 19 Nov 2009 16:45:00 GMT I have my LAP-BANDŽ surgery scheduled for January 4th but am now getting really anxious about my decision. You see, I had a liver transplant on April23rd of 2008 and so far have been doing great. I had my second meeting with the LAP-BANDŽ Dr. yesterday and he explained that in order to place the... I have my LAP-BANDŽ surgery scheduled for January 4th but am now getting really anxious about my decision. You see, I had a liver transplant on April23rd of 2008 and so far have been doing great. I had my second meeting with the LAP-BANDŽ Dr. yesterday and he explained that in order to place the band they have to lift your liver to place it. This really scared me and I told him that but he assured me that he knows what he's doing and it will be ok. He used to work in transplant before going to the LAP-BANDŽ surgery so I think he should know what he's doing and what I'm up against. He also said that because of my transplant I have a lot of scar tissue that he will have to work around so that kind of made me feel even worse. I know I need to lose this weight but I know that my liver is more important to me that the weight and a liver transplant is an awful thing to go through and I sure don't want to have to repeat it if something were to happen because of this surgery. I'm asking everyone to please pray for me to make the right decision, I don't have long to make up my mind. I really only need to lose 50-60 lbs. so I do wish I could do this on my own but I have tried many times and failed.
Thanks for listening and I hope all of you are having a good day and have a Wonderful Thanksgiving next week.:unsure: ]]> ConB113 http://www.lapbandtalk.com/f84/liver-transplant-lapband-105790/ http://www.lapbandtalk.com/f84/less-then-24-hrs-band-105789-new/ Thu, 19 Nov 2009 16:44:15 GMT It is less then 24 hrs to i get my band i am in work now and the day is going by so fast it is like one big party for me every one is so happy for me i will be out of work to 12-01-09 and i hope they all see how good i am doing and lost some lbs. I will be going home soon to go and get what i need... It is less then 24 hrs to i get my band i am in work now and the day is going by so fast it is like one big party for me every one is so happy for me i will be out of work to 12-01-09 and i hope they all see how good i am doing and lost some lbs. I will be going home soon to go and get what i need for the next week and clean the house and do some cooking for the house. I just hope i can sleep tonite i have to take a sleeping pill to go to sleep.

Good luck to all and have a good holiday's
:tt1::thumbup::thumbup::redface::biggrin::w00t::lol: ]]> thordog0` http://www.lapbandtalk.com/f84/less-then-24-hrs-band-105789/ http://www.lapbandtalk.com/f84/getting-my-lapband-tuesday-nov-24-a-105786-new/ Thu, 19 Nov 2009 15:39:13 GMT I have just a few days until my surgery and I'm starting to get really nervous. Anyone have any advice on what I should expect the first few days? Also I did my nutrition class and got a ton of information but was wondering what others did to make sure they got all their protein. Thanks guys!

:thumbup: ]]> AShaffer http://www.lapbandtalk.com/f84/getting-my-lapband-tuesday-nov-24-a-105786/ http://www.lapbandtalk.com/f84/what-happens-initial-consultation-105784-new/ Thu, 19 Nov 2009 15:24:37 GMT Hi everyone! OK...so I've done the whole seminar thing and I've got my initial consultation set for today. What happens at this appointment? When I called, they said it only takes 15-20 minutes. That seems pretty short? Any input would be greatly appreciated.

Thanks! ]]> MandaPanda http://www.lapbandtalk.com/f84/what-happens-initial-consultation-105784/ http://www.lapbandtalk.com/f84/1st-day-liquids-105777-new/ Thu, 19 Nov 2009 10:08:34 GMT Omg! Am I making this harder than it really is? I dnt know if Im going 2 b full off these liquids until my surgery on the 24th. How much do I buy, what do I buy? please help me Omg! Am I making this harder than it really is? I dnt know if Im going 2 b full off these liquids until my surgery on the 24th. How much do I buy, what do I buy? please help me ]]> dowhatitdo1 http://www.lapbandtalk.com/f84/1st-day-liquids-105777/ http://www.lapbandtalk.com/f84/large-pills-will-they-go-down-105770-new/ Thu, 19 Nov 2009 07:16:50 GMT :confused: I have several Large pills that I take in the morning and at night when I go to bed. What have you been told about taking large meds post op times. I take alot of pills. I don't think they will go down through the little hole in my stomach. :scared2:

Any suggestions??

Thanks for the help.
Pam92 ]]> Pam92 http://www.lapbandtalk.com/f84/large-pills-will-they-go-down-105770/ http://www.lapbandtalk.com/f84/psychology-screening-please-help-105754-new/ Wed, 18 Nov 2009 23:49:26 GMT so i just made my appointment for the psychology and i am so nervous , my question is what do they ask you ? what do they dis qualify you for ? and would they disqualify me for having anxiety , depression , and being in the hospital before for it ? what do they ask you someone please help ... so i just made my appointment for the psychology and i am so nervous , my question is what do they ask you ? what do they dis qualify you for ? and would they disqualify me for having anxiety , depression , and being in the hospital before for it ?
what do they ask you someone please help
thanks so much ]]> nightgangl7 http://www.lapbandtalk.com/f84/psychology-screening-please-help-105754/ http://www.lapbandtalk.com/f84/will-tricare-approve-me-if-i-beg-105745-new/ Wed, 18 Nov 2009 21:53:16 GMT You are reading the words of a very desperate woman! I am 25, and weigh 222 (4lbs more than last month, 25lbs more than last year) A personal trainer, gym membership, and several diets later and I'm still gaining weight consistantly (seems to be no medical reason for this but I recently found out that I gorge myself in my sleep, clean up the mess and go back to bed.) I have an appointment next month to see Dr ganta (he does single incision lap band) and I am terrified of being rejected through tricare. My BMI is 36%, I have elevated cholesterol, possibly pre diabetic, who knows (runs in the family) but my blood pressure is normal and I am not arthritic. Really dont know where to go from here if I am rejected (which I think I will be) Any thoughts on the subject?:confused: ]]> OliviaH http://www.lapbandtalk.com/f84/will-tricare-approve-me-if-i-beg-105745/ http://www.lapbandtalk.com/f84/motivated-day-105729-new/ Wed, 18 Nov 2009 17:02:56 GMT I am feel extremely motivated today! I thought I would try and share my motivation, incase someone was having one of those unmotivated days!

I am in the final stretch of my pre-approval diet; I have my last weigh in on saturday. I have lost only 11 pounds in the past 2 months but I also haven't been starving. I'm just making better choices. My portion are still large but I'm eating better foods.

Good Luck EVERYONE!! WE CAN DO THIS!!:biggrin: ]]> Chele6378 http://www.lapbandtalk.com/f84/motivated-day-105729/ http://www.lapbandtalk.com/f84/november-20th-bandsters-105727-new/ Wed, 18 Nov 2009 16:30:31 GMT I know there are a bunch of us out there! We're only 2 days away!

How is everyone doing with their pre-op diet, nerves, preparations, etc?

I realized this morning that I have a lot to do. Tonight I need to change out my closet to my winter clothes since I won't be able to lift anything greater than 5lb for 5 weeks!

I'm so excited for us! ]]> ccweeks http://www.lapbandtalk.com/f84/november-20th-bandsters-105727/ http://www.lapbandtalk.com/f84/question-re-portions-post-surgery-105721-new/ Wed, 18 Nov 2009 12:35:47 GMT I understand (i think) the liquid and puree portion of the post-surgery diet, but what I don't understand about the "regular food" part is the portions.

I see posts about eating a 1/2 cup but is that per food group, or total???

For example, if you had meat, veggie and fruit would it be 1/2 cup of each??? (or suggested portion of each)
Or is it 1/2 cup total???

I am sorry if this is a dumb question, but for some reason, my mind isn't comprehending this...maybe it's the two anesthesias in two weeks that affected my brain.

Thanks for all advice. ]]> NancyNC http://www.lapbandtalk.com/f84/question-re-portions-post-surgery-105721/ http://www.lapbandtalk.com/f84/low-carb-college-help-105715-new/ Wed, 18 Nov 2009 06:02:57 GMT I need help! I'm a freshman in college and I've just started low carb diet today. My surgery is schedule for Dec. 23. I have to lose 5% of my weight which is 15 lbs (kinda ironic with the whole freshmen 15 thing). My first problem is...I really don't know what to eat. I've been eating only salads at school because every type of meat is almost always covered with breaded or flour battered of some kind. Does anyone have a recipes for food that I could make easily? I have a microwave and we do have a stove in the dorm on my floor.

My next question is, can you lose 15lbs with just a month of low carb? How much has everyone lost with a month of this diet? ]]> lalida http://www.lapbandtalk.com/f84/low-carb-college-help-105715/ http://www.lapbandtalk.com/f84/took-before-pictures-tonight-105710-new/ Wed, 18 Nov 2009 04:47:36 GMT OH MY GOODNESS!!!....What an eye opener....don't you think sometimes we convince ourself we're "not that heavy"....but I tell ya...seeing your big ole' booty on film is an EYE OPENER!!!....who knew I had boobs on my back???....Everyone who ever stood behind me apparently (bless their hearts) *lol*....nonetheless, they will be good to look back on when I am boobie free on the back!!! ;)

Aileen :laugh: ]]> Neener http://www.lapbandtalk.com/f84/took-before-pictures-tonight-105710/ http://www.lapbandtalk.com/f84/liquids-105700-new/ Wed, 18 Nov 2009 00:39:27 GMT :confused: Ok I sound stupid but what is clear liquids that have adequate number of calories? :confused: Ok I sound stupid but what is clear liquids that have adequate number of calories? ]]> cent http://www.lapbandtalk.com/f84/liquids-105700/ http://www.lapbandtalk.com/f84/surgery-tomorrow-105699-new/ Wed, 18 Nov 2009 00:08:30 GMT I am SO excited/nervous....I can hardly stand myself!!!...:thumbup: I am SO excited/nervous....I can hardly stand myself!!!...:thumbup: ]]> Neener http://www.lapbandtalk.com/f84/surgery-tomorrow-105699/ http://www.lapbandtalk.com/f84/550-pounds-frustrated-105686-new/ Tue, 17 Nov 2009 21:37:50 GMT Hello everyone.

I first looked into the lapband 2 years ago. I went to see Dr. Goldstein's presentation in Voorhees, NJ at Virtua and he did a great job convincing everyone the band was the way to go, and I still believe that. But when I met with him, he told me they don't band on anyone over 340. I wrote him a letter asking if it had changed and what if anything I could do and I got a call back that it hadn't changed (its been a year now) but I might try other places, or I could get a sleeve gastrectomy.

So I called University of Penn Hospital and spoke with them and they said if I got under 500 I could probably get a band but that they would strongly urge me to get sleeve gastrectomy as well because I'm not going to lose the kind of weight I need to with a band.

I'm 27, I'm still actually fairly active and I go to a personal trainer 3 days a week to make sure I stay that way as long as possible but how many years of people telling me no do I have left? I just want this surgery so bad and I won't consider GB or Sleeve Gastrectomy because they're too invasive. I know I can manage living with a band, I want it so badly but it seems like everyone is trying to steer me away, and everytime another door is shut I just feel worse.

Sorry for the rant just looking for anyone who can tell me what I should do. Do I just give up and live this way?

-Jeff ]]> JeffTheGiant http://www.lapbandtalk.com/f84/550-pounds-frustrated-105686/ http://www.lapbandtalk.com/f84/7-days-n-counting-105670-new/ Tue, 17 Nov 2009 15:03:32 GMT Im trying 2 keep busy so time will go by faster but these days r getting longer n colder. I will find out the time of my surgery 2day Im trying 2 keep busy so time will go by faster but these days r getting longer n colder. I will find out the time of my surgery 2day ]]> dowhatitdo1 http://www.lapbandtalk.com/f84/7-days-n-counting-105670/ http://www.lapbandtalk.com/f84/what-bring-hospital-tomorrow-105669-new/ Tue, 17 Nov 2009 14:22:11 GMT This is what I have packed: comfy clothes sports bra chapstick flavored water meds small pillow for holding against my belly Gas-x strips camera This is what I have packed:

comfy clothes
sports bra
chapstick
flavored water
meds
small pillow for holding against my belly
Gas-x strips
camera
magazines
laptop

am I forgetting anything??? ]]> counselor-is-in http://www.lapbandtalk.com/f84/what-bring-hospital-tomorrow-105669/ http://www.lapbandtalk.com/f84/getting-lapband-105653-new/ Tue, 17 Nov 2009 03:26:29 GMT hello all,

my name is joe and i live in berlin pa i have two kids and they are my life my current weight is 285 at 5' 10" with a bmi of 42 i will hopefully be having the lapband surgery in may of 2010 and would like some friends male or female that can anwser any questions i have and i can be there for you for moral support and grow on our journey to be more healthy


thanks


joe:biggrin: ]]> crazyjn84 http://www.lapbandtalk.com/f84/getting-lapband-105653/