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I am in a similar situation, I only have around 50 -60 lbs to lose. My problem being I can't keep the weight off, I've managed to lose 50lb before, and regained every lb, I need the extra little help to be able to maintain my health. I am paying for the op (to be carried out in October), and looked at all the pro's and cons, researched every detail and think this decision is worth every penny (dime) :-) after all I have paid out tonnes of money on every diet, pill, potion in the past. I am in no rush to lose the weight and my surgeon advised it will be hard and on average the weight loss for my stats are around 50lb in 12-18 months, which I am contented with. I have high blood pressure, arthritic knees, PCOS and Pre-diabetic, I see this as my final fling with tackling the fat, and am very optimistic that my health will improve.
Wishing you good luck and success, fingers crossed all goes well, I agree totally with you GO FOR IT! X

Me also, I get really excited, butterflies the lot when I think it will only be a few weeks away...then a twang of fear creeps in! I suppose I am more worried about waking up in pain afterwards, also the fact I have told no-one so worried about coping alone, i really dont want to make silly mistakes!!! :-)

Me also, I get really excited, butterflies the lot when I think it will only be a few weeks away...then a twang of fear creeps in! I suppose I am more worried about waking up in pain afterwards, also the fact I have told no-one so worried about coping alone, i really dont want to make silly mistakes!!! :-)

I just arrived in Raleigh...i am really relaxed. I hate to say it but i missed having the Protein Shakes yesterday during my clear liquid stage....surgery is for 8:15 am....with Dr. Enochs. This is the first time since September 6, that i have had hunger pains...lol...thank you Lapband folks for all the posts and information that is here as a support! Wish me luck!

The days will be here before you know it #!

Congradulations to both of you!!!!! It will go by faster than you know.

Hiya, my surgery is on October 22nd, had my consultation with the surgeon last Tuesday and all set, just waiting on the Pre-op tests now and starting the liver shrinking diet in 2 weeks. Soooo excited, I can't wait! All the best of luck to you! :-)

So my surgery is scheduled for October 25th! I am so excited and nervous!!! Anyone else around the end of the month?

I have 60 pounds to lose and i don't like when people tell me I'm crazy and that I'm not "that big." I know its not 100 + pounds to lose but it sure is still hard as hell to lose it. The struggle shouldn't be disregarded just because your not morbiddly obese. I've been trying to lose the weight for years and I just keep packing on the pounds. I'm sure there are a great deal of people whom wish they would have got the lap band before their weight gain hit the triple digits. I'm right with you and am planning to get the lap band next month. Good luck on your journey!

Hi There.
My name is Lynn. I am 41 and have lost 50lbs since getting my band.
Good luck to everyone. Am looking forward to getting to know you all better! Best of luck to everyone!!

I'm October 7th, last year. Haha. The last year has been amazing. Good luck to you all!

sounds like you got (want power) and that to me is way stronger than will power) al the best because you are doing great

My Pre op diet is all food & no shakes, 2 carb choices per day only: like 2 baby potatoes and 3 tablespoons of Cereal, 3 fruit & veg a day like 1 large banana and one small bowl of salad and 1 of veg, 2-3 choices of Protein per day like 2-3 oz meat or 2 eggs or 5 oz tuna plus one diet yogurt. All seems so simple! I have my op on Oct 22 and I already feeling ok on this diet. Post op also starts straight on sloppy foods, but I'll have to wait and see if those suit me! Good luck everyone ???ƒ