Sun Godess

Not yet. I start it on the 10th! Nervous!

Hello, mine is the 17th!

Also, just curious...seeing as the lap band isn't that popular anymore, what made you guys choose the lap band. I, myself, am not ready and willing to cut out 85% of my stomach just yet, even though the weight would fall off uber fast. I just feel I'd be left with no options. The lap band seems more doable to ease into this thing and maybe in 10 years if I have problems and need another option still, then maaaybe. I know there are complications down the line, but they are such that if you've done all your research you should know when things aren't right and have it checked and removed. What were you guy's reasons. I guess it's nice and reassuring to hear others rationale as we get ready to take a leap of faith!

kiba78 was your nutritionist still happy with her band? It seems no one is getting the band anymore, and everyone is getting the sleeve. My nutritionist mentioned that, but I said I don't care! I don't want the sleeve. She said many have unrealistic expectations of weight loss with the band. I was rubbed the wrong way, even though she probably didn't mean it, I just don't need all that right now, I need positivity, reassurance,, and support at this time!

Hi All! I too am days away from my pre-op diet and surgery. I start my pre-op diet on the 10th and have surgery on the 17th. It's getting real now that it's days away, and I am most terrified of the pre-op diet! I am really worried that I will be starving on liquids and veggies and yogurt for a week, and if I can actually do it without cheating. I think it's going to be torturous. I am ready, but do waver at times, wondering if I could just get it together and do this without surgery. Then, I get excited because I feel hope on the horizon, and that going through with this could finally bring success at losing weight. So, I am experiencing some moments of mixed emotions, but I have come this far and am ready for change and a healthier life. I just hope, I will be happy I did this, and adjust well to banded life. I am not telling anyone except my husband, of course, and I am feeling as it gets closer that I wish I actually knew someone or had other real people around to talk to. Today I logged on and saw so many other December banders, and that was nice, so I will be checking in and hope to share our adventure!

Hello All, I have been cruising on here for a few years periodically, but today I finally got up the nerve to post. I love this community and have found so much valuable information, positivity, and insight into having a lap band. I have secretly been thinking about having the lap band for about 3 years, but the thought was very scary and seemed extreme to me. Well this January, after no weight loss success, I decided to get a consultation and begin the process. If they use a previous weigh in, I may get surgery in late June. Considering all of this, I am getting very scared of the unknown and actually doing it. I know I am NOT good at loosing weight! I have never lost a significant amount of weight on my own, except for 2 times, which I did the low carb, drastically starving for a few weeks and lost about 15 lbs. but didn't keep it off. That was years ago. Now I am married with 2 kids, work, and just cannot concentrate and stick to something. I have tried weight watchers many times, but loose focus after a couple weeks, and find that I do well all day some days, but then am hungry at the end, and blow it! I have no health issues, but want to be a healthier me, live long, get back to myself, and FINALLY be successful at losing weight. I have had so many questions and fears and as the reality gets closer, I am feeling confused if I should go through with it, although I know I absolutely need help other than appetite suppressants that make you feel crazy. I really need something to help me stick to a diet without giving up and starving. I cook, we eat Protein and veggies and a starch every evening. I do eat lots of healthy foods, love protein and love vegetables, but am honestly a junk food eater and love chocolate! If anyone could give de honest real feedback on these questions I would be SOOOO very appreciative! My doctor tried hard to talk me into the sleeve and said he thought I would lose about 50 lbs( I'm 258 lbs). 1. Are you satisfied with your lap band? Are you happy you chose the band over vsg? 2. I'm afraid of the unkown. Do you feel normal...like just living and being your normal self and don't know it's there? 3. Do you get used to eating little portions? Do you feel deprived? 4. I work on a team, and we eat lunch together and chat daily at work. I don't want to tell anyone at work. I'm afraid I won't be able to do this without them and or me having eating issues in front of them? Do you think I will be able to? What are your experiences? 5. I've heard many people say "oh, the band is only 25% of the help...It's really me." I'm hoping the band is A LOT of help, not a magic wand, a GREAT help...more than 25% else wise, what's the point! What is your opinion/experience? How much help is the band for you? 6. I need appetite suppression... Does the band actually do that? What exactly does the band do you for you? n How would you describe it? 7. Looking back, do you think you could have lost your weight without the band? 8. I hear a lot about eating slow and small bites...I am very afraid of this! I don't want to be a spectacle in front of others or feel weirded out and miserable having to eat with baby spoons and pea size bites. I want to eat normal. How is this for you? 9. Any personal testimonies, advice or warnings? Please share and