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I cant believe the negativity. You too were once fat. At least I am taking steps to change that. Yeah I will loose it slower but I sure as hell feel better knowing lapband can be undone. I will still have my whole stomach so in the event of an emergency I am not totally f***ed! It is my body. I can make what ever decisions on my own. The negativity actually makes me want this even more. See you on the losers side!

My surgeon told me that usually after lapband patients need the sleeve. I just dont feel comfortable yet having them remove so much of my stomach. I never had a surgery before. I know someone who has had lapband and she seems to be doing really well on it. Im just hoping for the best.

Freaked out. Didn't do it. Tomorrow getting lap band instead

I have surgery tomorrow. I am thinking about backing out too. Totally freaked out!

Im really considering backing out.

Get surgery tomorrow. So nervous!!! Haven't been feeling good today. Totally freaking out

I am getting surgery same day as you You mentioned eating at work, Try bringing an Atkins shake for lunch and do not eat in the breakroom. I take my shake and a magazine and sneak out the back door for my half hour. I found it easier to be alone. If I am in the break room there always seems to be someone else eating real food around me. I also bring Jello for my snacks at work. I also bring 3 water bottles. I will put tea or crystal light in one and sip on those at work. It was hard for me first few days. I have to do this two weeks though. You'll get used to not eating.

October 16th

I havent been feeling good either. Since I started the pre op diet all I want to do is sleep. I have no energy. Get headaches and feel nauseous.

I had my final appointment with the surgeon earlier this week. The appointment only lasted 5 minutes and he wouldnt answer my questions. Mostly all the appointment was for was me getting a note to be out of work it seems. He said there is a clear liquid diet but didn't say when to start it. The pre op at the hospital is on the 12th (Surgery on 16th) Apparently I find all that out at that appointment.

What all is ok to eat? I have been having broth, sugar free popsicle and fudge pops. Gatorade, crystal light. Yogurt and malt o meal. I have been feeling sick, no energy, constant headaches, constantly hungry... Its only day 4. First day I cheated had a mini bagel second day cheated and had a salad. I am trying to make this work but I am going crazy! My aunt has been my biggest support but she said she only did a pre op diet for two days so I am pretty much on my own now.

I was told liquid only for the 2 weeks. I haven't really been able to do just liquid This is just day 3 of the 'liquid only' But when I talked with my aunt she said her surgeon only had her do a liquid diet for 3 days. Obviously different surgeons but same procedure.

Keep the date but keep calling the doctor's office for approval also the insurance to see whats going on. Last year I needed a hospital stay and did not get my insurance to approve it til 2 days prior. Frustrating but call every day.

How long does the side effects last? I will only be out of work for one month but reading this kinda trips me out. Even when I have to pee really bad at work I cant always go.

I cant wait to shop at normal stores. No more feeling pathetic when I go somewhere that doesnt have my size. I cant wait to take my dog for a walk with out feeling like I am going to have a heart attack. I cant wait to be able to buckle the car seatbelt (Right now I just put it around the e-brake) I also cant wait to finally be healthy and active again.