lizzyb

OMG that is very terrifying! I am supposed to be banded 1 week from today, already having second thoughts, that is enough to make me want to cancel the whole thing ..... Liz

thanks for your thoughts .... my husband isn't really onboard with me having the surgery (he thinks I should just eat right and exercise .. if it were that easy, huh ? ) anyway, I think the girls and I will just go to my moms afterall, to ensure I get the proper rest. thanks again :0)

Hi everyone, I have 2 small children (3 and 1) and am scheduled for my surgery Nov 27 at SWLC in Mississauga, Ontario. I was going to have someone watch them during the day of my procedure, but go home later that day, try and rest but I know they will want me when they see me and may not give me the chance to really rest.... would you recommend having them sleep elsewhere for the first night, or is it pretty easy to get back into the swing of things ... I do tend to bounce back pretty quick from illness/childbirth so am sort of counting on that to help me but do not want to cause any complications or hinder my recovery time thanks for your responses ..... Liz

Hi all, I too am on my preop diet for 2 weeks, this is day 3 .... I did have a slice of toast which I know I shouldn't have but am just pushing forward and trying to be as strict as possible. EVeryone is right, we are paying alot of $ for this and we do really want to see results and become healthier. I found that with lots of ice in the blender the chocolate Optifast isn't bad at all...... best of luck to those getting banded Nov 28, I am Nov 27 so we can stick together and support each other. Liz

thanks ! you've lost 12 pounds so far- that is fantastic !

I am tenatively scheduled for November 6 but am having second thoughts -anyone else ? I feel like I have tried everything but if I am honest with myself, lately I really haven't been putting in much effort and am worried that if I have the procedure I won't be disciplined enough to follow the diet - spending all this money for nothing ..... wondering if the band will really help to control the eating ... and getting so many different opinions from family and friends I am getting confused !