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The pain is gone now. I think I really just had a catch in my side but I was not sure. Thanks for the advice.

Actually, my family is kind of odd. We have some who are underweight, some who are overweight, a few who are extremely morbidly obese and some who are just average. As for my immediate family, my dad has always been a normal weight. My mother and brother are both a little overweight, but not as much as I was. I do think that part of the problem is that we, as a society, have adapted our views so that people who are actually of a normal weight/BMI are viewed as being too thin and those who are overweight(but not obese) are viewed as being "normal" because that is what we are used to seeing in today's society.
I agree. I've lost 114 lbs but I still see the same fat girl that was always there when I look in the mirror. My view of me has not changed at all. I don't "feel" smaller and I don't see myself as being smaller even though I know I must be smaller. After all, 114 lbs takes up a lot of space. I do feel better and have a lot more energy but I just don't feel smaller.
I'm not worried that losing more weight would be bad. I know it's the right thing to do. My goal in having this surgery was to get healthy. I need to lose more weight to be at a healthy weight. I also don't think my doctor would recommend further weight loss if it weren't healthy. I trust him completely. What stresses me out right now is just trying to deal with family & friends who don't understand that.
Thank you

Thanks for all the insight, girls!! I'm getting my checklist all prepared and of course being overly neurotic about everything! Thank God my boyfriend loves me..I know I'm driving him insane with my anxiety and lists and planning...Good to know about the ice packs and heating pad. I actually have both of those already.
@@fhawkins12 congrats on your surgery!! I'm so glad it went well!

Well I made it through. I am in a little pain and a little gas but I keep moving.I am having problems getting in all my Protein but getting most of it. So far I actually don't feel too bad.

@@nerms Pre-op diet was not too bad. The first few days were the worst. After the second day I told my husband and son they were going to have to cook their own dinner. My son decided to eat Soup with me so I would not feel so bad. He can be sweet when he wants. LOL After about day 6 I was able to start cooking for them again. I did lose 11 pounds. Tomorrow is the big day. Excited and nervous at the same time. I will try to give you all an update at least by Wednesday evening. I don't have to be there until noon. Was hoping for earlier but all well. I hope everyone that had them today did well.

Ok so at the hospital now about to get the IV's in.. Anesthesiologist just came in to prep me.. Kinda nervous at this point but truly ready to win this hard fought battle!

My surgery is outpatient. I have lost 11 pounds so far on pre-op diet. I will know tomorrow what time I need to be there. I am hoping for early morning because my husband has work that night. I am hoping we get home early enough so he can rest a little before going to work. I am really starting to get nervous not because of what I am having done just that it is surgery in general. I will post update after Tuesday. Good luck everyone that is having it done on Tuesday.

I got my date. I get banded July 8th. I start preop diet tomorrow. I am really excited and a little nervous.

My surgery is July 8th also. I guess we will bo doing it together. Day three of Pre op diet is ok. I am not to bad during the day when I am at work but I really struggle in the evening's. I told my husband and son they are going to have to cook their own dinner. It is just to tempting for me. I know it may sound kind of harsh but I need this for me.

I am about sick of Protein shakes too. I can eat a can of Progresso Light Soup once a day. I can't believe I get so excited for the soup. LOL I just keep thinking about my long term goal and feeling better.

I have been dreading the weekend as well. I have really been cleaning though. LOL I guess I will atleast have a clean house. I just try to keep busy. @@LeosWifey hang in there you can do this.

I like that idea, Kristen. When I am at work it does not bother me much but the evening is terrible. I keep telling myself that it will get better. I am goind to start walking in the evening while my husband and son eat dinner.

My surgery is July 8th also. I guess we will bo doing it together. Day three of Pre op diet is ok. I am not to bad during the day when I am at work but I really struggle in the evening's. I told my husband and son they are going to have to cook their own dinner. It is just to tempting for me. I know it may sound kind of harsh but I need this for me.

Hi everyone I made through my first day of my liquid diet. I'm glad four of us are getting banded together. I started the gym yesterday, i did 30 min on the bike 20 min elliptical. I'm trying to stay busy go to be early. Thanks for you advise

I like that idea, Kristen. When I am at work it does not bother me much but the evening is terrible. I keep telling myself that it will get better. I am goind to start walking in the evening while my husband and son eat dinner.

I got my date. I get banded July 8th. I start preop diet tomorrow. I am really excited and a little nervous.

I hope I can have mine done in July. I have went through everything and waiting on inusrance company for their pre authorization. I am ready.

I finally got a surgery date. I will be banded on July 8. So now I am really nervous and excited at the same time. I have gotten so many good ideas from this site so I will continue to look to all of you for support.

I finally got a surgery date. I will be banded on July 8. So now I am really nervous and excited at the same time. I have gotten so many good ideas from this site so I will continue to look to all of you for support.

I hope I can have mine done in July. I have went through everything and waiting on inusrance company for their pre authorization. I am ready.