Sounds like you are going through a rough time right now. If you need support you can always come on this forum and get it. Everyone is so nice and supportive of one another and freely give advice and tips to help you on the lapband journey. I know it seems really hard right now, but it does get easier trust me! I am 5 months post op. I have lost 50 lbs. so far. Just remember - it is not magic - it is only a tool. You will always have to do the work! But your hunger will decrease drastically after the band. And if it doesn't - then you need an adjustment or a fill. It helps you to feel more restriction. I was also very moody and hateful during the liquid pre op phase. Couldnt wait to get through that period. My poor husband. LOL So good luck to you on your journey and I hope your husband gets home safe and sound to you Soon!

I Support your Decision!

(if that helps any )

I know that the liquids suck, maybe you can try and add some different varieties or even freeze some tea and chew that?

Keep up the good work!

You'll be a Hot Mama soon enough and you won't even remember how tough it was!

Good Luck!

I know you can do it!

It is SOOOO normal to be uptight before your surgery, and to be grumpy when you're on liquids. We've probably all been there. You are in a particularly rough patch right now, but it will pass. Give your little one lots of kisses and remind yourself that you are doing this for yourself and your family.

I joined this forum very recently because I felt like I needed support, too. Although each of our experiences is a little different, the similarities are remarkable. My doctor is wonderful, but he didn't tell me everything. I read the posts here to see what other people think is "normal."

Please, please don't be consumed by the numbers... you will lose the weight. Sometimes it will fall off, and sometimes it will hang on! My weight loss has been much slower than others who post on this forum, but I am thrilled with it. My lab tests came back normal for the first time in years. I am exercising, my clothes are fitting wonderfully, and life is good.

YOU DO HAVE SUPPORT. IT'S RIGHT HERE.

Keep us posted in these days before your surgery, and as soon as you feel up to it afterwards. You'll have lots of questions, and this is a great place to ask the people who have gone through it. If I could, I would come and hold your hand while you recover.

We are all food addicts, some of us just are more willing to admit it than others. You have made the first postiive decision, you are doing something about your addiction. First you need to stop beating your self up, of course you are moody, food was our comfort our way of coping and when you take that way we have to cope with a vast amount of emotions. Support is key for all of us, some of us get it from family and friends and some of us get it from these blogs and forums. Just know we have all been where you are and are all here to help you through this journey. Your support is here, just use us and post what you feel. Feelings are better on paper or computer than bottled up inside of us. Think of this blog as your new addiction to finding that healthy person hiding inside. Good Luck