im 22 and im 423lbs im suffering from blackouts, sleep apnea, high blood pressure, GERD, joint pains, lower back pains and shortness of breath im stuck at the 6 month diet im about to give up hope cause i been fightig for over a year to get this done and NO luck any info to bypass the 6month diet would be REALLY helpfull as of now my life depends on this surgery

Hi, It's 5 days out from surgery and I am really sore and achee, and not much energy. I went out to the store yesterday and that did me in . Today I was involved in giving a neice a bridal shower and I did the fruit. I did eat slowly and chewed alot some eggs.I  feel better just not to have to drink . How are you doing and what are you eating???? what does the Dr. do on your 1st check up 1 week out??? Thanks Maruby,  Margo

Hi Stephanie,

I'm Darcy, new to Iowa but am 2.5yrs post op.  Just a couple of little things that I did to help get through the first couple of weeks/months:

--cottage cheese
--scrambled eggs
--yogurt
--tuna w/ no flavor yogurt to make moist (or canned chicken)

This was is my main source of protein.  I also found that if I ate too fast I would get food stuck.  It is really a hard thing to do but you really must slow down when eating.  I found that my meals were cold by time I was done eating but I maintained and pushed through.  I have lost 130lbs and fluctuate with 5 lbs every month.  It happens!!  BUT don't weigh yourself everyday as you will get frustrated.  Support group is a wonderful thing as well!!  I'm in the process of looking for a support group in my area but am having no luck, they are all 30+ mins away.  Think I will try to start my own group, if anyone is interested!!

I wish you luck and keep up the good job!!  You will see that light at the end of the road.  If you have any other questions or concerns, feel free to contact me:  [email protected].

Take Care--

I also have BC/BS Alliance Select, I called like every 3 days after I knew that they got my paperwork, and it took them 2 weeks to get me my decision which unfortunatly was denied, they are really friendly people so I wouldn't worry about calling them. I'm working on my appeal now hopefully that will go better than the first time around "approval wise" Good Luck to you!!!

Nancy,

I also first thought LapBand was the right choice for me--until I researched it.  I think I wanted a quick surgery and quick recovery.  However, when I really delved into the research I realized the LapBand just wouldn't give me the results I wanted and it is far too easy to cheat with.  I had decided on the Lap RNY before I went to the information seminar and that just solidified my decision and then Dr. Lamasters supported that decision at my consultation.
I am doing my supervised diet right now as well.  When will yours be done?  I have a weird situation in that my insurance currently requires a 12 month supervised diet but is changing that to 6 months Jan. 1, 2009.  I will complete 6 months in October and we are going to see if my insurance will approve me then since the plan requirements will be changing within a couple months.

Looking forward to talking with you more!

Kari