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Thanks Leknigh, Moe and Kristen... hearing these stories makes it all the more exciting and less stressful for me...I am definitely focusing on the positives :cry_smile:

Hey Hope I think that Lellow has a good take on it!! It won't be forever and it could also be a good time to retrain your brain!! And that article Lanakila was talking about is an interesting read. I think that a big part of our battle for us all will be to stop that 'brain hunger' and given that you currently dont' feel that hunger (and that will most likely change and be harder whilst you are trying to get the right fill level), it could be a good time to retrain that brain. I guess I'm thinking that being away from the family and missing out are you still focusing on the food because it is the reason you are not with the family anyway? If you are it could be just as damaging to the psyche and you may continue to feel that 'brain hunger' anyway.. (well I know for me it would be, I can just think about a food type and crave it or feel hungry even though I'm not...) So as I was saying, it could be a good time to try and retrain your brain to being around food that smells good and looks good but that you currently can't eat. Also would it be really unbearable do you think if you tried to sit with them and sip something? You could maybe give it a whirl and see how you feel and if it does cause you too much difficulty then stop and concentrate on the fact it won't be too much longer before you will feel up to eating with the family! I hope you are feeling better soon!

It is good that you have tried the drinks at least because you'll know what you like!! :cry_smile: Especially if you are going to use the Protein shakes post surgery for your protein requirements :drool: OMG just saw the weather they think it might snow on the hills near me on Sunday!! I hope that changes!! (P.S Just for the record, It Very Rarely snows near me)

hehehe....I say ya'll should start this Friday!! And people can join in as we go!! I start my preop this weekend though I am supposed to be concreting so I may be way too hungry to be extra vigilant (I technically don't have to start til the Wed) but given it will be 11 deg C here and possibly raining, I don't know if the concrete will happen :thumbup: CRAP I really should be in bed since it is 11:21PM on a school night!!! But I started watching Threshold... :cool2:

I hear you Lanakila, I just wish it was band day tomorrow!! When are you starting your preop??

Hey brad, Glad to hear you are doing well!! You have confirmed one belief about police officers being coffee drinkers but I guess now you'll dispell the one about the donut eating :cool2:

Good luck Memom!!!

I had to see one...it is part of the appt process with getting the band done with Lapsurgery Australia. You basically just discuss what your expectations are and what eating habits you may have and how you will cope with the band. It was a psychologist and she was very nice. No insurance requirements I think they just like to make sure that the people getting banded are across what is going to happen and assess their belief of your ability to cope post surgery and who might need extra support!!

Good luck to ShelbyD, Surgery4me, beautiful swan, Celnun, CherylWhite, Cutie, dairydawg, eazes, felminld, FutrlittlDebi, half2bwhole, innotu, Katie59, Krislyn, latrice,MaryD and mooster and any others being banded on the 6th!! Hope you get at least some sleep tonight and recover well!!

Good luck krtork!! not long now!

Cutie that sucks about the surgery costs!! Glad though that you are still able to go ahead!!! Not long now and then onwards and upwards!!

Hey Cassie not long now at all!! I think it is cool you are doing this with your fiance and I can understand about the wedding :cool2: Good luck to you both! Hey Momma and welcome! I HATE it when people make you feel worse about your weight by trying to apologise for something happening related to your weight! I mean really do you need it emphasised??!! I think not!!

Conrats Pumpkin and Good luck tomorrow Shelby!

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Hey Heather Welcome!! I am getting done on the 27th AUG. It seems so far away being at the tail end of August!! I think once I start the pre op diet it will become more real!!!

Fo Sho!! Lana I think you are awesome too :cool2: Thank you so much! I appreciate the motivational and supportive posts you have provided!

Thanks Lellow!! Cutie, I am not sure now that you mention it...I searched you tube on 'lap band photos' and came across it so ... I thought Lap band

That is a good walk! Yay!

Hey Fee!! Welcome!! Lellow I keep watching your slider go down! :cool2: That is so cool!

So I was cooking some pumpkin soup for my lunch for the next few days before preop diet starts on Sat. I cooked up all the pumpkin I had so it wouldn't have to be chucked out and the extra I thought I would freeze for after surgery when i move to the thicker soup stage. So I made it up in half cup batches and couldn't stop laughing at how little there was in the containers! But hey, I now have a few meals in the freezer :frown: No wonder we lose weight

So I was cooking some pumpkin soup for my lunch for the next few days before preop diet starts on Sat. I cooked up all the pumpkin I had so it wouldn't have to be chucked out and the extra I thought I would freeze for after surgery when i move to the thicker soup stage. So I made it up in half cup batches and couldn't stop laughing at how little there was in the containers! But hey, I now have a few meals in the freezer No wonder we lose weight

So I am due to be banded on the 27th of August and wish it would hurry up and get here already! I am going to have it on the same day as my dad so we will be going through all this process together.:frown: It really is a good time too, birthday just having passed and a bit of time between now and Christmas to get settled into the new life . (and due to the fact I am cooking Christmas dinner this year for 20ish :ohmy: I am glad I have this time to get into a routine!) I am excited about the future with a healthy dose of apprehension too. Will be starting the preop this weekend which I am not looking forward to but hey, i can manage! Have only told one person at work. Have told close friends and the whole family knows (dad can't keep secrets and given he's told everyone about himself, mine can't be kept quiet but I am ok with that!). Mostly positive feedback from everyone which is great!! Bring on August 27th!!!

So I am due to be banded on the 27th of August and wish it would hurry up and get here already! I am going to have it on the same day as my dad so we will be going through all this process together.:redface: It really is a good time too, birthday just having passed and a bit of time between now and Christmas to get settled into the new life :eek:. (and due to the fact I am cooking Christmas dinner this year for 20ish :thumbup: I am glad I have this time to get into a routine!) I am excited about the future with a healthy dose of apprehension too. Will be starting the preop this weekend which I am not looking forward to but hey, i can manage! Have only told one person at work. Have told close friends and the whole family knows (dad can't keep secrets and given he's told everyone about himself, mine can't be kept quiet but I am ok with that!). Mostly positive feedback from everyone which is great!! Bring on August 27th!!!

Yay it worked :smile: I figured if you got the all star to show you wouldn't need a complete blow by blow to get the ticker :wub:

True Lana. I hear you but having done every diet known to man I'm understanding that weight can fluctuate and I don't take gains or minimal losses to heart! Especially now I have a better understanding of how the band works and that it can take 5 trips or more to figure out the right fill for you and that the weight loss may fluctuate in this time! Those who may not want to do this should definitely NOT feel pressured into it or if you want a buddy to do it with you could PM them! But Lellow, I'm in!