cccv4

April 1. Looks like we have a great April crew.
I'm getting prepped. Doing a lot of Protein shake replacement. Will start all liquid on Thursday.
Looking forward to it but nervous.

I have 11 days 15 hours and 31 mins til my surgery day!

When I didn't have to do it, I had no problem. Today is day 2 and I want a burger soooo bad. Lol

Oh, you mean, "I understand I may DIE" about fifteen times in all the forms? Yeah, that can make you shiver a bit. I had to sign all those at my last doctor's visit before surgery. Good luck! (I didn't die, which made my nervous mom very happy.)

You are SO RIGHT! This has been the hardest thing for me. Today is my first day with the pre-op liquid fast. I've had some difficult moments today.
Last night I was prepping myself, mentally, for what is about to go down over the next 2 weeks. I had my "last meal" last night and totally endulged. It felt like I was having to go through a divorce with a partner that I've had my entire life. food has been there for me during the highest of highs, and the lowest of lows. I can't imagine being limited, especially over the next 2 weeks. My pack of oreos and gallon of milk have been there for me when no one else was. I couldn't believe why I felt so down last night. It felt like I was going through a break-up. I have to believe that I will see results down the road and that it will all be worth it.
You all are a true God-send to my life right now. Feeling alone and as if "no one else understands" is just ammo for a disaster. I decided today that I would reach out and look for help. I'm so thankful I am going to make great friends who "get it".

Hello everyone,

I am thankful to have found this forum for both emotional and physical support. I say 'physical' because I really do believe that the encouragement and community here will help have an overall impact on my physical journey, as well as emotional.

I have long thought about having a lap band procedure done, but the fears have always got the most of me. I've had family who has had the gastric bypass done and they have suffered physically, and look horrible.

I spoke with my doctor a few months ago ago and finally told him that something needed to be done. While trying to live an active lifestyle, I realized that my weight was causing me more issues and it seemed as though I was being punished for attempting to live a physical life. He looked over my medical history and reasons I have gone to him, and told me that I would be a great candidate for the lap band surgery. After MANY doctor appointments, evaluations, tests, etc., I was approved for surgery and will be having it done on April 11th!
I am both nervous, scared, excited, happy, feel a sense of relief, worried...so many emotions all wrapped up into one big ball! Today I start my 2 week fast and am sipping on the ever so lovely Optifast (yuck!). I have so many things running through my mind, but in the end, I am excited to have this tool that will help me get to where I want to be in my life.
I look forward to making new friends!

Welcome! I just got banded on March 4th. Good luck with everything!

Welcome to the family. I pray you have a speedy recovery. I was banded on January 27. I have lost 33 toal so far. Just waiting for warmer weather so I can walk more.

So happy for you! You are on your way!

Welcome CCCV4...I had my band done almost 3 years ago and had some of your same feelings as I began my journey. I am not at the end yet (thanks to some set backs) but this site is great and very helpful. There always seems to be someone here to encourage you and get you feeling better. Good luck with the 2 week liquid diet - YUCK..this is far worse than you band will ever be. Just keep your eyes focused forward. Keep posting and hanging in there.
Melinda in Florida

WELCOME!!!!

That fear we all had that we were going to lose our best friend, "food", can be overwhelming. But, it goes away just like the fat we lose. I read this from another forum member a few years ago:
"In my case, the most fearful thing I had to do in order to succeed with my band wasn't switching to skim milk, surviving a liquid diet, or giving up bread. The most fearful thing was giving up my emotional attachment to food. In the nearly 5 years since I was banded, I've made a lot of progress with that, but the attachment is still there. It forms one of the innermost layers of my turtle shell. Working on that layer will probably be a lifetime job for me. At times I'm not even sure I truly want to get rid of it altogether. At times I'm afraid that if I shed my shell completely, I won't be able to survive. On the other hand, I seem to be doing fine without that thick old bitch layer. So I'm going to pay attention to my dreams rather than my fears and pray for a miracle. And why not? It can't hurt to try!"

Hello everyone,

I am thankful to have found this forum for both emotional and physical support. I say 'physical' because I really do believe that the encouragement and community here will help have an overall impact on my physical journey, as well as emotional.

I have long thought about having a lap band procedure done, but the fears have always got the most of me. I've had family who has had the gastric bypass done and they have suffered physically, and look horrible.

I spoke with my doctor a few months ago ago and finally told him that something needed to be done. While trying to live an active lifestyle, I realized that my weight was causing me more issues and it seemed as though I was being punished for attempting to live a physical life. He looked over my medical history and reasons I have gone to him, and told me that I would be a great candidate for the lap band surgery. After MANY doctor appointments, evaluations, tests, etc., I was approved for surgery and will be having it done on April 11th!
I am both nervous, scared, excited, happy, feel a sense of relief, worried...so many emotions all wrapped up into one big ball! Today I start my 2 week fast and am sipping on the ever so lovely Optifast (yuck!). I have so many things running through my mind, but in the end, I am excited to have this tool that will help me get to where I want to be in my life.
I look forward to making new friends!

Great to read how many of you out there had it done in March! You are all an inspiration to me!

Hello everyone,

I am thankful to have found this forum for both emotional and physical support. I say 'physical' because I really do believe that the encouragement and community here will help have an overall impact on my physical journey, as well as emotional.

I have long thought about having a lap band procedure done, but the fears have always got the most of me. I've had family who has had the gastric bypass done and they have suffered physically, and look horrible.

I spoke with my doctor a few months ago ago and finally told him that something needed to be done. While trying to live an active lifestyle, I realized that my weight was causing me more issues and it seemed as though I was being punished for attempting to live a physical life. He looked over my medical history and reasons I have gone to him, and told me that I would be a great candidate for the lap band surgery. After MANY doctor appointments, evaluations, tests, etc., I was approved for surgery and will be having it done on April 11th!
I am both nervous, scared, excited, happy, feel a sense of relief, worried...so many emotions all wrapped up into one big ball! Today I start my 2 week fast and am sipping on the ever so lovely Optifast (yuck!). I have so many things running through my mind, but in the end, I am excited to have this tool that will help me get to where I want to be in my life.
I look forward to making new friends!