Peaceful1

Im having my surgery 6 am Monday, and my Mother just informed me that she won't be offering me any kind of support whatsoever because she disagrees with the surgery because she thinks it's too risky, and that I could lose weight on my own. Her words were so hurtful, and this happening one week after my boyfriend broke up with me, and surgery in less than 48 hours is just so painful and overwhelming

Im having my surgery 6 am Monday, and my Mother just informed me that she won't be offering me any kind of support whatsoever because she disagrees with the surgery because she thinks it's too risky, and that I could lose weight on my own. Her words were so hurtful, and this happening one week after my boyfriend broke up with me, and surgery in less than 48 hours is just so painful and overwhelming

So, my surgery is Monday, and the medical team claims I only need childrens tylenol for pain after surgery? Are you kidding!?!?! Gimme some vicodin! Makes no sense to me

Im just curious..do you really have to sip super slowly? What happens if you need to down some water after a workout?

Monday is my surgery!!!!!!! Omfg freaking out!!

I feel like the fact that we are doing this around the holidays (my surgery is Monday!) Makes this experience even more empowered and stronger. People don't understand whats it's like to be in our shoes, so maybe we can teach them the holidays are more than a day to stuff our face with the toxic food that got us here in the first place! You can do it!!!!!

How about making a healthy pizza? Using a low carb tortilla for crust?

Ok, For those of you that have the band already, is it really true that you can eat NO bread rice or pasta at all? That's what my nutritionist said. What are the effects you have actually experienced if you do?

Great!! Let's get some more folks on board and plan something for after the holidays?

Congratulations! Yes Id love to get people together!!!!

Im getting banded on Monday!! Anyone in Chicago ever interested in meeting up in the near future for support and fun?

You are all amazing people. Im on the North Side of Chicago..

Im December 17 too!! Good luck!!!

So, my surgery is in 7 days, and Im going to have just the band, and now Im being told about plication for the first time! And told it minimizes the negative effects of the adjustments. Now IM FREAKING out!! Do I need that too?!?!?!

You'll be great!!!

And thank you Soooooo much for your support everyone! Im crying as Im reading this because Im so touched.

Im in Chicago. He never had an issue with my size, but I found out he was cheating.....Im just so hurt, and I don't want to be in the hospital alone...

On and off for 6 years

Thank you. I am beyond devastated. I have to stay overnight in the hospital. I don't have kids. He was so supportive until now, and he just completely abandoned me. It's emotional enough going through this surgery, and now a painful break up on top of it is way too much for me to handle

So, my boyfriend dumped me yesterday, and Im having surgery in 7 days! Im totally devastated, and he was the one who was supposed to stay with me in the hospital and take care of me when I came home. I am beside myself, I think Im going to lose it. Help!

Mine is the 17th and I'm nervous as hell!!

Has anyone had any experience traveling abroad with a lapband?

Im in Chicago!!

Thank you for the information and support!!! Im so proud of you and your success!! Also, do you know if there are face to face lap band meetings for support?

My surgery is December 17th!! I've been on the liquid diet 4 days now, it's hard, but I actually feel great and it's boosted my inner strength somehow. I also started seeing a therapist this week to give me support through all of this. There is nothing wrong with taking charge of your health and happiness. Be proud, and I'll be sending good vibes your way!