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Pre-Op - Anxiously Awaiting Surgery

Hello! I'm a single mom of 2 girls, ages 9 and 13. I have several friends and family that have been banded and are successful. I attempted to do this surgery 3 years ago and before surgery had to have my gallbladder taken out, so I got discouraged and put off the lapband. I tried a year later and my mom got really sick, she passed away in May 2010. By January 2011, I promised myself I would make some changes in my life. Being a single mom, I've always put my kids first. I decided that I needed to start thinking about myself too. I started making small changes in my diet and exercising when I found time. I just wanted to convince myself I could make the changes. I started my 6 mo supervised diet In August 2011 and completed it in January 2012. I lost 30 lbs! My insurance approved the surgery and my surgery is scheduled for February 14, 2012...Valentine's Day...what a great present to myself!! I'm so excited! I've been doing the pre-op diet of clear liquid and protein shakes since Tuesday and have lost 7 lbs. I've had some hungry spells, but overall this is easier than I expected it to be. I am working tomorrow, and then surgery is on Tuesday...I'm off work then till the following Tuesday (21st). Hoping all goes well and I'm anxious to begin this new chapter of my life.

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morelgirl

LAP-BAND Patients

Good luck, Heather. You sound like you're in a great place for surgery and for taking the first step toward a new life. I'm sure you'll do great!

Bdumont

LAP-BAND Patients

Good luck Heather, I know it must be hard with two children you have to cook for also. My daughter is a single mom with teen boys, makes it really hard for her because she didn't stick to a healthy diet while they were growing up and now they refuse to eat the "good" meals she tries to prepare. You have done really good with the 6 month pre-op diet. I actually gained 1 lb. during that time. The liquid two week diet before surgery is really hard too, but you seem to be doing really good with that. I think this shows that you will do good after the lap band. Remember it is not the band that loses the weight, it is the healthy eating and sticking to it. I know two poeple who had the band and didn't work at it. They would eat anything that would go down. Needless to say they are still struggling with weight issues 2 years later. I think that you will be very successful though. Valentines Day . . . what a great day to start a new chapter in your life.

chubby chum

LAP-BAND Patients

good luck for tuesday you will be fine and ready to start a fantastic part of your life

dee257

LAP-BAND Patients

Good Luck Heather....I bet your girls are very proud of you .

sweetsoutherngirl

LAP-BAND Patients

Good luck Heather!! I think this is the sweetest gift you can give yourself!

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