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31 minutes ago, MistySkye said:

I get “hungry” …if I haven’t ate for more than 2 hours. But I don’t get cravings. That’s the big difference for me from before Surgery. I live with 2 other people, so there is food in the house that would normally be a craving for me pre-surgery, and I don’t even think about it and haven’t touched it.

Thank you so much. That helps give me some perspective. I think with the modifications to my cravings/hunger, I will be successful at changing negative eating behaviors.

Like ShannonLea101 I have also been lurking. This is one of my biggest fears with getting the sleeve.

I currently have a lap band, and over time I am becoming increasingly dissatisfied with it. I want to make the transition to the sleeve. The surgery center called my insurance, and my previous employer had elected not to cover any bariatric procedures. My new job starts on the first and I'm very hopeful. There should be a law that companies have to disclose anything that they have chosen to exempt before someone takes the job.

I do have some concerns about the sleeve. The appeal to the band was that it was reversible. I'm afraid I'm going to be miserable, or that I will miss eating. Frequently with the band, I will have to stop eating due to restriction, but I'm still hungry. Not head hunger, but real hunger. Or, I won't be able to eat much and an hour later my stomach starts growling. Am I going to be hungry? Am I still going to want to eat before I go to bed? If I know in advance, I can mentally prepare. I had such high hopes for the band.

John 10:10

King James Version (KJV)

¹⁰ The thief cometh not, but for to steal, and to kill, and to destroy: I am come that they might have life, and that they might have it more abundantly.

My band helps me to have life and have it more abundantly. How can that not be God's will for my life?

My joy, confidence, health and beauty had been stolen, killed and destroyed. With the help of God and my band that is all being restored.

I am 55 and get banded 12/14, but my skin is youthful and resilient. We can be older but get good results!

I'm 44 and I got banded on Dec. 14th too! There is alot of life left to live. Welcome to the "family".

Welcome, welcome, welcome! Congratulations on taking control of your life and your health.

I had gone through the pre-op proceedures and was ready for surgery and my husband lost his job. I had to wait an additional year. Like you I thought I was soooo ready. A couple of days before surgery I started getting apprehensive.

Its normal to be nervous. Its a huge step and you will have alot of changes, but they will be good changes. I think I was afraid of failure and people being judgemental if I wasn't successful. You know the consequences if you don't lose the weight and you know you haven't been able to do it on your own. This could potentially save your life. Do it for you, because you deserve it!

You can do this!

Congratulations! I was banded on Dec. 14th. Its the best decision I ever made, for myself and my loved ones. Be sure to use this site. Its an invaluable resource. Your both going to do great!

Unless something goes horribly wrong I'll make it. I own the company and I don't really have a choice. Its right by my house and its only for an hour. Of course, I've already told my husband that its straight to bed after that!

AMY! I will be thinking of you tomorrow. Congratulations, I look forward to being on the journey with you.

Rhonda and Bee - sending love.

Well girls, yesterday I went to Tampa to get my pre-ops done I am being banded on 12/14 at 10:30! Labs, EKG, and chest x-ray done. Still on Protein shakes, Water, crystal light, Jello, and broth! Only 6 days to go! On Dec 14, my new life begins!

Congrats to all December gals!

Congratulations! We have the same surgery date. I'm in Houston and going through True Results. I'm excited! I'm looking forward to being skinny next Christmas.

I was banded Dec 5th. Yay to all of us for starting diets during holiday season!

I can't believe that I'm cooking Christmas dinner eleven days after surgery. The good news is that I have lost eight pounds on the pre-op diet and I will have to buy new jeans for our big party on the 22nd. Its worth it.

Unless something goes horribly wrong I'll make it. I own the company and I don't really have a choice. Its right by my house and its only for an hour. Of course, I've already told my husband that its straight to bed after that!

Yes, I just counted and I'm on Day 10. I thought I was only on Day 9, so that's good, LOL!

I can't wait. I'm just ready to move forward with my life. I'm kinda' afraid because I'm a music teacher and I have a one hour recital that I have to attend the next day.

Mine is December 14. Im so pleased with them. I had my pre op today with Dr. Holis. I really like him

We have the same Dr. and the same surgery date. Maybe we'll bump into each other.

I also have Dr. Hollis for my surgeon. I am scheduled for the 14th of December. I like him very much. I went in for an endoscopy on Wednesday and LOVED my surgical team. They were a hoot! They said I will most likely get much of the same team for my surgery. Have you started your pre-surgery diet yet?