colwelk

Kimmi, I saw your post and recognized myself pre-band right away, fit me to a T! I was banded on Oct 30 and before the pre-op diet I had the "this is the last time I'll ever have this" mind frame and ate like the world was comming to an end! I guess for me I just took everything as it came. Post-op you will be sore and on Clear liquids, full liquids and then mushies (according to your own doctor's orders) so I was careful to follow the instructions for fast healing and to avoid pain. I have had some restriction even after the swelling has gone down, and as I see the scale slowly but steadily going down I can't wait to get a fill and get to the "sweet spot" because I know it will continue, and that never happened for long for me before the band. I guess that and the info and statistics I see on this site helps me believe that I really can obtain my goal because so many others have. I'm working on getting into a routine with exercise. Once you enter bandland things will change and you will be glad to eat small amounts just like thin people do! Best wishes and I hope you get your date soon! Kelly in MO 309/282/150 pre-op/now/goal