Tracie

My insurance said i have to see a dietician so after Jan 22nd they will schedule my surgery for feb 2010. I hate to wait but it will be here soon enough

I lost 100 lbs doing atkins but am now stuck and cant lose anymore so when i went for my testing for the band i to had a bad gall bladder, i just had it removed 2 weeks ago and am now waiting for my band surgery.

So step #1 to getting my band was to have my gall bladder removed. Last Wednesday i had it removed and am feeling good. I can't wait to get my band

They told me when they put you to sleep for the surgery your throat doesnt remember how to swallow so if you had anything within the 8 hours (even water) and by chance you burp or something while out, it could come up into your lungs and you can drown. Thats what they told me anyway at the Surgery Center i go to

Hubby and i do P90X and we love it

Well i have lost 100 lbs and regained 2 times already so they have medical proof that my weight is causeing my diabetes I don't know if that is making a difference or not but i am just happy i have the insurance i have

Wow Congratulations

That's the way im thinking about it

Ok so i went for my pre op testing. Everything went well till the ultrasound. They said i have gall stones so i have to have my gall bladder removed before i can go forward with the banding Its not to terrible at least i will still get the band Wish me luck having 2 surgery's in 1 month

Tracie, Victorville, California Consult weight - 250 Preop weight - 250 Current weight - 250 Goal weight - 150 Aug 31st going in for pre op testing then will schedule surgery

Im having mine at the weight loss center in beverly hills

I work for a beer distribution center in california and My insurance is called WBDIT which is for beer distributors only.

I lost 100 lbs on the atkins and the induction is pretty tough. Pretty much just eggs cheese and meat! That's the one i will do only cause im already used to it I go today for my pre op testing

Thanks so much You completely answered my question

That didnt quite answer me question, Let me rephrase it, If i follow all the rules and excercise is there still a chance it will not work?

I just have to ask, After getting banded is it at all possible that you will NOT lose weight?

Am i the only lucky one who's insurance is paying 100%?

Hya Elle I am new also. I have my pre op testing this coming monday and then make a date for surgery. Hope to see you around

I must be very lucky, i told my immediate family and they are so supportive. I have decided not to tell anyone else, i won't lie about it but just not tell. It really isnt any one else's business

Thanks Kristi, I will be getting my preop testing done this monday, and am soo excited

I have not been a size 10 since jr high HAHA I to am looking forward to it

Thanks Anne

Thanks Kristie I am so excited! And yes i will keep you all posted

In 3 days i will be going to get all my tests done before they schedule my surgery. Im so excited i can't hardly wait I guess i could tell you a lil something about myself. I am 34 years old and am married with 3 children. I hit 200 lbs in the 10th grade. 3 years ago i hit 302, i had to do something. I had diabetes and was miserable. I started the atkins diet along with my husband and in 1 year i lost 100 lbs. My husband lost 85. I could not for the life of me get under 200 and since then have gained 35 back. My husband was and still is very successfull with it. I found a weightloss center and have been ok'd for the lapband. Anyone have any suggestions or words of encouragment? Thanks in advance:) Tracie