I am just now getting in the groove of getting Lap band surgery. I am currently 312 lbs and wish to weigh at least 200 if not a little less. I currently have very high blood pressure, sleep problems, borderline diabetic, and suffer from depression. Also I am only 25 years old. I insoire to be an accountant one day, and hope to be healthy by the time I finish college. I am scared to have surgery, who wouldnt be??? I have never blogged before but I am going to start becasue alot of people say that it helped them get through everything. I am scared about the diet, I keep thinking in my head like how in the world can I make my self stop eating and only eat not even half of what I do now??? I push myself to walk everyday and am trying to cut out all of my greasy and fried foods. I have done away with sodas and drink nothing but water. I love veggies and eating salads, but my weakness is chicken nuggets from Mcds. they are my comfort food, so I have been trying to totally stay clear and eat a salad if we go to Mcdonalds. Well I really dont know what else to share, so ill keep you updated on all the appointments.