Getting Banded

MzMelissa · 11-30-2011, 11:31 AM

Hello everyone, I am on again off again low carber for many years.
I managed to lose from 430 to 300 about 7 years ago but have been yo-yoing the same 50 lbs between 330 and 290 for years.

I am getting lap band surgery on December 15th. I am not expecting miracles, I am finally admitting I need help and this tool is being provided to me (Tri_care) covers 100% since dh is retired Airforce.

I am looking to advise, help, motivation etc.
Anyone who has had it give me an example of how many calories/protein/fat you eat a day.

Anyway I am rambling, Thanks in advance for any advice

Wendy T · 11-30-2011, 11:56 AM

No advice, just best wishes for a successful operation.
Hope you keep us posted afterwards.

MzMelissa · 11-30-2011, 11:59 AM

Thank you!

paganrn · 11-30-2011, 12:04 PM

Good luck! The best advice I can give you, after dealing with patients post banding or gastric bypass, is to follow the advice of your docs and nutritionists. Just as lc is a woe, so are these. It's behavior modification with some surgical help!!! I have every confidence you will do well!!!!! Keep us posted

MzMelissa · 11-30-2011, 12:10 PM

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Originally Posted by paganrn

Good luck! The best advice I can give you, after dealing with patients post banding or gastric bypass, is to follow the advice of your docs and nutritionists. Just as lc is a woe, so are these. It's behavior modification with some surgical help!!! I have every confidence you will do well!!!!! Keep us posted

Amazing job, kutgw

emily1965 · 11-30-2011, 12:15 PM

Come over and join us on the weight loss surgery board. You'll find it under the health support boards section.

scandalouslyglam · 11-30-2011, 12:26 PM

Best of luck to you!! I had WLS in 2001 and it's a teriffic tool.

Emerald · 12-01-2011, 07:34 AM

I'm not trying to be a downer or second guess your decision to have a band but have you considered another type of surgery or will your insurance only pay for a band?

I wish you much success with whatever you choose.

Lucky21 · 12-01-2011, 09:00 AM

Was banded in July and very pleased with my decision. Go to the Weight Loss Boards, you can talk to people who have had gastric bypass, bands, and sleeves - lots of good info!

MzMelissa · 12-01-2011, 06:36 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Emerald

I'm not trying to be a downer or second guess your decision to have a band but have you considered another type of surgery or will your insurance only pay for a band?

I wish you much success with whatever you choose.

My insurance only covers the band.

11-30-2011, 11:31 AM	#1
MzMelissa Major LCF Poster! Join Date: May 2008 Location: Kyle, Tx Posts: 1,542 Gallery: MzMelissa Stats: Highest: 434 restart 343/263/180 WOE: wls, low carb Start Date: Aug 15, 2010	Getting Banded Hello everyone, I am on again off again low carber for many years. I managed to lose from 430 to 300 about 7 years ago but have been yo-yoing the same 50 lbs between 330 and 290 for years. I am getting lap band surgery on December 15th. I am not expecting miracles, I am finally admitting I need help and this tool is being provided to me (Tri_care) covers 100% since dh is retired Airforce. I am looking to advise, help, motivation etc. Anyone who has had it give me an example of how many calories/protein/fat you eat a day. Anyway I am rambling, Thanks in advance for any advice __________________ Melissa If you have great challenges, have greater faith.....

11-30-2011, 12:15 PM	#6
emily1965 Way too much time on my hands! Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Portland Posts: 17,841 Gallery: emily1965 Stats: 320/179 WOE: VSG 5/10/11 plus healthy choices	Come over and join us on the weight loss surgery board. You'll find it under the health support boards section. Last edited by emily1965; 11-30-2011 at 12:16 PM..

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11-30-2011, 11:56 AM	#2
Wendy T Blabbermouth!!! Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Northern Michigan Posts: 6,473 Gallery: Wendy T Stats: 242.6/235.6/145 5'7" 48 years old WOE: Low Carb Start Date: Jan 7, 2013 - - AGAIN :( Hopefully for last time!!	No advice, just best wishes for a successful operation. Hope you keep us posted afterwards.

11-30-2011, 11:59 AM	#3
MzMelissa Major LCF Poster! Join Date: May 2008 Location: Kyle, Tx Posts: 1,542 Gallery: MzMelissa Stats: Highest: 434 restart 343/263/180 WOE: wls, low carb Start Date: Aug 15, 2010	Thank you!

11-30-2011, 12:04 PM	#4
paganrn Senior LCF Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Posts: 85 Gallery: paganrn Stats: 218/209/148 WOE: ATKINS Start Date: 1/3/13 AGAIN	Good luck! The best advice I can give you, after dealing with patients post banding or gastric bypass, is to follow the advice of your docs and nutritionists. Just as lc is a woe, so are these. It's behavior modification with some surgical help!!! I have every confidence you will do well!!!!! Keep us posted

11-30-2011, 12:26 PM	#7
scandalouslyglam Blabbermouth!!! Join Date: May 2007 Location: Gorham, Me Posts: 6,994 Gallery: scandalouslyglam Stats: 6'1-261.8/222.2/220 WOE: LC down 39 Start Date: 1/2/2012	Best of luck to you!! I had WLS in 2001 and it's a teriffic tool.

12-01-2011, 07:34 AM	#8
Emerald Blabbermouth!!! Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Vancouver, BC Posts: 6,798 Gallery: Emerald Stats: 301......152......139	I'm not trying to be a downer or second guess your decision to have a band but have you considered another type of surgery or will your insurance only pay for a band? I wish you much success with whatever you choose.

12-01-2011, 09:00 AM	#9
Lucky21 Senior LCF Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Delawhere? Posts: 418 Gallery: Lucky21 Stats: 283/246/160 WOE: Atkins Start Date: WLS: 7/11 banded baby!	Was banded in July and very pleased with my decision. Go to the Weight Loss Boards, you can talk to people who have had gastric bypass, bands, and sleeves - lots of good info!