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Thank you for the information. I really appreciate it!

Thank you for the advice!

Thank you all. I appreciate all the insight and debate. Just keep it polite and simple. I never meant to start a name calling war. We are all people with the same issues looking for support and advice. I appreciate it.

Hey everyone! I'm Leigh Ann and am new around here. I originally chose to do the gastric sleeve surgery but have since changed my mind. I am really nervous that my insurance won't allow me to change to the band. They are telling me I need a second psychological and nutritional evaluation. They are going to try and pry my brain to see why I changed my mind. What do I say? How do I tell them that I like that the lap band isnt permanent and less drastic? I understand that all of the surgeries are a big deal but the lapband in my mind is just a bit less threatening and risky. I am so nervous and on the fence about everything. I dont know what to say or do once I get back to the psychiatrist (that I have to pay out of pocket for again btw). Any suggestions? Help!

Did anyone else feel like maybe this won't be successful? I mean like you couldn't follow through? Did you feel that maybe you mentally couldn't handle it because of your past habits? I'm very scared that I will be miserable after surgery or not gain the will power. I don't know what to do or think anymore and could really use some advice. Thank you.

So proud! Good for you! That is awesome! My surgery is July 23rd and I cannot wait!

Sounds perfect! Good luck with everything!

I just googled "weight loss surgery recipes". ALOT comes up!

I bought that as well. Great book!

So ladies and gentlemen, I have thought of a pretty good idea. I went to the store (Target) but also you can go to the grocery store or Walmart. I bought: a binder page protectors dividers highlighters colored pens one folder I sat for two hours on my computer and looked up recipes for all different stages of our post-op diet. I separated all the different diet recipes that I liked. And also separated them into Breakfast, lunch, dinner, Desserts, and drinks. This makes it easier for quick reference to make meals. Also it is easier to plan a week's worth of meals. And also for food shopping! I put all my important paperwork gathered so far from all my doctors and specialists regarding the surgery into a folder. Lists of food groups and nutritional information from my nutritionists, I put in page protecters and put them in the front of the binder for easy reference. I also put loose leaf paper in the back to write things down if necessary. I plan to make a to-do list before and after surgery and a to-read list as well for good books to read regarding our surgery. Everything is in one place, clean, and organized just the way I like it. Hope this helps all of you busy bees!

So ladies and gentlemen, I have thought of a pretty good idea. I went to the store (Target) but also you can go to the grocery store or Walmart. I bought: a binder page protectors dividers highlighters colored pens one folder I sat for two hours on my computer and looked up recipes for all different stages of our post-op diet. I separated all the different diet recipes that I liked. And also separated them into Breakfast, lunch, dinner, Desserts, and drinks. This makes it easier for quick reference to make meals. Also it is easier to plan a week's worth of meals. And also for food shopping! I put all my important paperwork gathered so far from all my doctors and specialists regarding the surgery into a folder. Lists of food groups and nutritional information from my nutritionists, I put in page protecters and put them in the front of the binder for easy reference. I also put loose leaf paper in the back to write things down if necessary. I plan to make a to-do list before and after surgery and a to-read list as well for good books to read regarding our surgery. Everything is in one place, clean, and organized just the way I like it. Hope this helps all of you busy bees!

So ladies and gentlemen, I have thought of a pretty good idea. I went to the store (Target) but also you can go to the grocery store or Walmart. I bought: a binder page protectors dividers highlighters colored pens one folder I sat for two hours on my computer and looked up recipes for all different stages of our post-op diet. I separated all the different diet recipes that I liked. And also separated them into Breakfast, lunch, dinner, Desserts, and drinks. This makes it easier for quick reference to make meals. Also it is easier to plan a week's worth of meals. And also for food shopping! I put all my important paperwork gathered so far from all my doctors and specialists regarding the surgery into a folder. Lists of food groups and nutritional information from my nutritionists, I put in page protecters and put them in the front of the binder for easy reference. I also put loose leaf paper in the back to write things down if necessary. I plan to make a to-do list before and after surgery and a to-read list as well for good books to read regarding our surgery. Everything is in one place, clean, and organized just the way I like it. Hope this helps all of you busy bees!

What about the starfish one did you not like? I want to buy the best ones out there and if that's not what I am looking for, I will remove it from my list.

This is the list I am purchasing. All have great reviews and help with everything were looking for!

I am in the process of ordering this book on amazon. The reviews are great and I heard it works wonders. Good luck!

Good idea! I am allowed to have a fridge so I will do that. Thank you!

I was just on one of the forums of a lot of people with leak complications and abscesses. I was a little nervous before. Now I'm scared as hell! What do I do? I know there are always complications involved in surgery but I'm honestly on the verge of tears now.