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But I knew this would be painful and now seeing myself like that has really got to me. I wish I could have done this by myself (taken the pics). Now I know why I need this surgery. Before it was just because I could be thin and have better sex with my husband. I am FAT!! *stunning revelation*. This is one of those moments...I won't forget for a lonnnnggg time.

Kaiser will do lap-band for you there? Here they only do Roux-en-Y.

I just had my husband take my 'before' pictures. I know I will want them later but this was very painful. Poor guy, his eyeballs are probably melting as we speak. Oh well, reality sucks and this princess just got to see some of it. Has anyone had this experience? *insert big fat pig picture here*..... :cry

I am! 8am in the morning. Where are you from and what do you have to do pre-op: any kind of diet? How do you feel about it all with it so close? I start my Optifast diet on Monday. I am very excited. October 11 is this great food-fest we have here in soCal with microbrews and wines and tons of food all included and it benefits children. One of my favorite things to do. But because I am on this 'journey' and my husband is funding it *sigh*, I must FOREGO! Just say NO! LOL...it's those wonderful all-you-can eat fancy shindigs I will miss. Besides the food I have been abstinent of alcohol for nearly a year and all together this means I will definately be a new person with new ways to have fun. I'm sure being skinny and having to clothes-shop will be a real bore (NOT!!). Our journey begins the same day. May God bless you as you start your new life without Food being in control of your thoughts. I'm sure this is one of the best things we have ever done for ourselves. We are so lucky to live in a era that has these options. So here we go! Weeeeee!!

My surgery date is 10-15-07. My DH and I have had a reunion we have planned to attend on the 19th out of town. He wanted to bring the Harley along and wondered if I could ride while we were down in San Diego. Thats 4/5 days after surgery. It would be just around town but what do you all think. What are you feeling like 5 days out of surgery? Still really tender? I appreciate your feedback. Valerie

Thanks you guys! I went to see my regular doctor today at Kaiser and he asked me if I were nervous. I don't feel a bit nervous. I feel extremely excited as though an adventure I never thought I would have is finally coming true. Everything has gone so smoothly. There are rough times, like when you are waiting for lab results to come through and hoping nothing will get in the way. But that's over and done with and I can only pray that the road to surgery remains smooth. I haven't even had 'last supper' urges. Although I am a 'bread-a-holic' and have had toast at almost every meal *grin*. Everything I have read (I have done alot of reading and researching) tells me this is gonna be one heck of a ride. I have my 'E' ticket out and I'm ready to go!! I'm so grateful to have you all here with me. Just think! Next summer we all will be looking for which sexy swimsuit we want! Amazing...Praise God!

Water loading doesn't stretch the pouch too much?

I have read the 'rules of the pouch' and they mention 'water-loading'. Is this for bypass patients or for lap band patients as well. Does anyone use this technique between meals?

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I have been married 2 years and recently have kicked the battle of alcohol that has plagued me all my life. I have been clean about a year and have no desire to drink. This really has pleased my husband because he saw how it tore me up. My life has changed so much since he came into it. I'm just very blessed. Here is my issue. My husbands mom died last year and he came into a bit of money. And I asked him to help me get this operation. He never denies me anything unless he thinks it will hurt me. Well, of course he said yes...and so now I'm on my way. I could have used credit or gotten a loan but he wouldn't hear of it. Said we are getting out of any debt we have had and that would be counter productive. Well now that he has just given me the cashiers checks to pay for this whole deal (I go on Monday the 24th for my internal medicine appointment and thats when payment is due). And I'm thinking about how much money this is...how I SHOULD have been able to do this (lose weight) myself. Funny thing is my DH has never had a weight problem, was very thin when he was in his 20's and really has no idea what being FAT all your life means. He says he can imagine and see's me try. He only wants me to be happy. We've been together like 5 years and we both have improved each others life. He's much happier now and the main reason I'm doing this (LB) is for our intimacy. I told him his quality of life will improve considerably *grin*. I'm so healthy I should not have really been considered. I am over a 35 BMI so that's the reason they are doing it. It just is amazing what he is doing for me. I'm blown away and feel kind of guilty as well. I better not fail this time. Thats all I can say. Valerie :pray:

I have FINALLY been cleared, meaning all my pre-op tests are in and good. I have my internal medicine appointment on Monday. This means there is NOTHING standing in the way of me and Ms.Slim..nothing. I'm very excited and really have no fears. I believe it's all gone so smoothly because God loves me and has blessed me. He knows my heart and this is something I've wanted but hesitated to ask for. I'm in good health: B/P on the low side, cholesterol excellent, no physical problems at all. But as I've said in the past, I have had issues with being comfortable with my DH (body image/sex). The Lord brought my DH and I together 5 years ago and we are married 2. DH is so loving and is supporting me in this because it's something I want. He's fine with me as I am; I'm not. So onward!! I am going to continue to go do a weight watchers type diet and am really looking forward to this 'journey'. I'm blessed to have all of you to share this with. Valerie

I was able to convince the doctor that I had just completed occult blood tests last month (in fact, I faxed them to his office yesterday) and that the colonography was too expensive for me to do this unless he ABSOLUTELY insisted. I'm sooo relieved! Thank you for your input! Valerie

What is sliming? I have read a bit about PB'ing...does this mean the food comes up right away? I've read this board like crazy but I must of missed these descriptions. Thanks, Valerie :help:

Has anyone had this? I just turned 50 and the doctor performing my surgery was hardline about this particular procedure. I wondered if I will be able to work later that day. No anesthesia required for this so that wont be an issue. Thanks! Valerie :help:

My band date is 10-15-07. Thanks!! Valerie :confused:

Hi everyone! I received an invitation from OregonHolly and am glad to find you all. I am so excited about this procedure and the fact that it is becoming a reality for me. I haven't been able to tell anyone I know really for various reasons. My husband is very supportive even though he is paying for this whole deal. I told him how much better our 'lovelife' will be and he smiled. In reality this is my true reason for even doing this. I am really healthy (B/P 106/60 during my initial doc appt.) and I am not THAT uncomfortable. But my body image while with my husband causes me to be unable to undress in front of him. I think that is really awful and it bothers me continually. He likes to run around naked and here I am....not. I have been overweight from the beginning. I remember my mom telling me in 3rd grade after they had weighed me at the beginning of the year (110#) that if I didn't put on any more weight for the rest of my life I would be fine. Well, that was a pipe dream. I currently weigh 225 and have been even heavier before. The thought of being thin finally...wow! I cannot tell you how happy this has made me. I only found out last week that I qualified for this program and went in for my first orientation/physical the next day. Now I have to have an EKG, virtual colonoscopy (friggen just turned 50 in May...grrr) and ultrasound of the liver/abdomen. This will be an extra $900.00 but what the heck, it's the dream of a lifetime. I'm so grateful to have you all to share this trip with. My friends would not understand and my family would be jealous: of the monies spent and the fact that I weigh less than them (3 sisters). Let the games begin!

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I'm in soCal (Santa Ana) near the beach. I am 225#'s and am having my surgery on October 15th. I'm hoping to lose 75#'s. I'm real excited!

Hi everyone, I have just received my date for surgery and am so excited. I will have my operation on 10-15-07. I have been overweight all my life and although I have fasted to a low weight before, it has never stuck. I feel so blessed! I look forward to chatting with all of you. :clap2: