[sue4491]

Originally Posted by LindaFromKY

Hi all! I am planning LapBand very soon. Have finished the 6 mo. preliminary period that is required by my insurance. I go on the 15th to my last Nutritionist visit and then I will be planning my surgery. I am very excited and scared at the same time. I need all your words of wisdom and encouragment. I know this is a huge step and the start of a new way of life. I am ready. I sick and tired of being sick and tired!! I wanna live life !!! Linda

Hi Linda, like any WLS procedure (or other tool) the lap band is a lot of work on your part. WLS is a tool to help people diet to lose a lot of weight. Dr Simpson says that success with any WLS is 10 percent the surgery and 90 percent the patient! So the proverbial pre surgery diet is probably the best preparation for using your tool well after surgery! The lap band is a good tool, and it's totally reversible and has shown a really good average weight loss also. If you haven't already, you might want to do some reading on Dr Simpson's website. he has online seminars and lots of good advice:

Weight loss doctor - Lap-band surgery seminar - Bariatric surgeon in Phoenix Arizona (AZ)

Good luck on your WLS journey!

[LindaFromKY]

Thanks Sue. I will check out the web site. Good luck on your weight loss journey as well. I see you are a non op! WTG. Lots of hard work either way.

Linda

[sue4491]

Originally Posted by LindaFromKY

Thanks Sue. I will check out the web site. Good luck on your weight loss journey as well. I see you are a non op! WTG. Lots of hard work either way. Linda

thanks for kind words... yeah, seems no short way any way you do it but it's nice to have the weight off!

*hugs*