Good Morning Iowa,

I am going to have lap band surgery in November. Has anyone had lap band with Dr. Eibes or scheduled to?  I am trying to get ready by practicing the new habits, buying protein, vitamins, etc.  Does anyone have advice on where to buy chewable calcium citrate w/D locally?  Also is crystal lite count as part of your water? 

The reason I am preparing so early is because I am leaving in 2 weeks for Louisiana and am staying six weeks.  My daughter is having her first baby.  I will have the surgery first week in November (I think).  Anyway TIA for answers.

Candi

I've just posted four new STALL busting recipes in the recipe forum...

That's right Four very low carb additions to my other recipes designed to make sure you've got the tastiest stuff you can have without any of the guilt.  We can't eat much so why not make it super tasty and high quality?

Burgundy Beef and Broccoli
"Talk of the Town" Chicken
Grilled Coconut Ginger Chicken
Creamy-Cheesy Wondersoup

And the ones I posted last week:

Rosemary Grilled Chicken with Creamy Gorgonzola Sauce
Marjoram-Thyme Herbed Roast

Check them out and if you like them, kindly leave your comments in the recipe forum.  If you're in a hard stall, I've got plans to help, just PM me...but it takes some time for me to get to all of the emails.

See everyone later!

T.

Hi. I'm new to this group and in the very early stages of researching and considering one of these surgeries.  It's great to find this site - thank you in advance for allowing me to participate and for any info and assistance you can provide!  And congratulations to all who have had successful surgeries and are doing so very well with your weight loss!  What a great inspiration you are!

I notice on surgeon testimonials that there aren't very many recent ones.  I'm wondering if anyone has recently gone to UIHC and how that experience was.  Also, whether there are an docs in the Cedar Rapids area who are experienced in the gastric bypass surgery (lap) and whether anyone has used them?  Finally, there is a lot of great stuff out there re. Dr. Glass**** (if I'm getting that spelling correct) in Cedar Falls.  With me being in Cedar Rapids, how much time would I need to spend in CF to go through this proceess with him?  I'm concerned about taking too much time off work due to the driving distance.  Any input and advice would be very much appreciated! 

I have one other question, which I'm not even sure how to ask.  I see a variety of statistics on mortality rates associated with these procedures, ranging from  1/2 to 2+%.  But I don't hear many stories about people dying during or as a result of this surgery.  I have three young kids and can't help but wonder if the risk of taking their mother away forever is worth the benefit of having her healthier at this stage in their lives.  I'll appreciate any perspective on this tough question. 

Thanks so much!

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