Mandymoo13

Do not worry. This is normal. At least to me. I had a breast reduction 2 years ago. I was crying so hard going into the operating room that I could not even talk. I can get teary knowing I have surgery this Friday. Never that I am having second thoughts, I think I just get over emotional. I was glad to hear that I will be given some "calming" medication to take en route to the clinic on Friday morning. All good, you will be successful if you put your mind to it!

I am not going to eat any. I know that. It is still hard, I am still hungry, tired and grumpy. We have had a guest all weekend and I have not fallen off the cart. I had a big plate of broccoli at the restaurant last night. It was kind of funny to see the look on the waitress's face when I asked for broccoli for my dinner. I hope the next 5 days go quick. C'mon April 5th, I am ready for the next step!

Great job to both of you! I love that phrase "Nothing tastes as good as skinny feels". Way to go!

Good for you! Will keep you in my thoughts!!

So glad to hear you are doing well!

I am pre-op, protein shakes 3x a day. No worries, I am commited. But I am also human. In the past, I would have been in and out of the kitchenette all afternoon filling my face........ I like your idea of snacks on hand. When I am post-op and on to solids, I will do just that! Thanks!

I am staying at my desk, crunching on my ice chips. I am very thankful there is an ice machine at my place of employment!!

Great stuff!!

Lots of April 5th Surgeries. Love it!!!

Well said!!

Funny you should mention headaches. When I had my daughter, they buggered up my epidural, withdrawing some spinal fluid. The resulted in epidural headaches, I could not sit up in the bed. The nurses brought me a bottle of coke to ease the headache. It helped somewhat but another procedure was necessary to completely cure it. Good for you for kicking the habit! I am a Diet Pepsi lover but have not had one since Per-op diet started.

April 5th Surgery date. On day #5 of pre-op. Being banded at SWLC in Missisauge, Ontario. Can't wait!

Sorry to hear that Ginger and Aeromech. I was wondering if there was any correlation between a preop diet and the hunger you are both feeling. I am a pre-band so I cannot relate. But everything I read on here does tell me it will get better. Hang in there!

Carolinagirl..you are always so positive and supportive. Not only is it appreciated, you are a great inspiration!!

That is great news! Take care of yourself. Imagine where we would be withour our cell phones? LOL.

lol. I am on day 5 of my pre-op. I woke up this morning absolutely frantic that I had cheated! It was only a dream. Good for you for sticking to it. A pound a day is great news!

You look great! Beautiful!

Great job! Let us know how you make out. Feeling better is more important than the scale number and it is obvious that you do!

Good for you! As a fellow Canuck that is also self-pay, the cost is daunting. I can see you have come to the same decision as me-- You are worth it!! You must feel great, knowing that you have gotten yourself 1 step closer to your end goal. Woot! Woot!

Can I ask did you both have to follow a 14 day pre-op diet? If so, what did it entail?

Thank you Wildrose! I am not holding out much hope but had to reach out. That is great news about the income tax refund. I was not sure if I could claim it or not.

Way to go!! What a victory!!

Hello there. I have chose to self pay but am reaching out to Great West to see if they would help out at all. Has anyone had any success with having GWL pay for all/partial of the lap band surgery? All input appreciated!!

Good for you! You seem to have your head in the game and ready to go! I feel for you regarding pre-op. I am on day #5- 3 protein drinks and low glycemic veggies only. I also tossed the exercise out the window..I am too tired just going to work and chores around the house. Also being a self-pay, that is a huge motivator. Never in my life have I spent so much money on myself or my health! I wish you nothing but the best for tomorrow. Keep us posted!!

Good luck to both of you! How exciting to being your journey! Yay!!