kimaly

44 and I get my band on 7-22-08, can't wait. good luck to all

I know you said you want jokes but it's hard to joke when someone tells you something like that. when we spend years abusing our bodies this is sometimes our fate and may have been so with or without the band. not saying you abused yours or anything but most over weight people haven't really eaten right and so fourth. I'm with wasa you need to have faith, Do not except this as a death sentence. fight it all the way ! there is alot of people here that care and will be here for you in anyway they can.

My bad, only wanted to say that once. guess I really want one. :smile2:

My bad, only ment to put that on once

Please don't think i'm dumb, but why or how does it flip? :confused2:

Kimaly,

I'm scheduled for July 22, also! And, I'm working on smaller portions, not drinking with food, chewing well, eating better foods, and eating soft foods - yogurt, cottage cheese, etc. The chewing well is probably the hardest right now. It is a little startling to realize how fast I can put food down! Ouch!

I am also liking the fact that I really do feel better when I drink enough water! And, the craving for my caffiene soda is going away. I still salivate when I hear Hubby open a new bottle, though!

UMMM Soda !

UMMM Soda !

My surgery date is 7-22-08 so I am pre pre-op diet, the small bites and chewing so much is hard for me. but practice makes perfect so here I am 15 chews per nibble kinda reminds me of a hampster, didn't wanna say rat good luck to all !!!

I think your parents would want you to do whats best for you. I'm a parent of 3 grown children and all I ever want is for them to be happy.as far as your father goes sometimes that happens when one spouse loses another the other goes down hill. just be there for him best you can but don't put your life on hold I doubt he wants that. good luck hun, do you have sibblings that could help?

Lisa, the exercise is the hardest for me too. 15 mins and i'm worn out 45 are you kidding? I'm out of shape if I wasn't i wouldn't need the band, good luck

put me on for july 22

welcome mardigirl, i'll keep you posted 4 sure

Autum, glad you got so much info, Hope it all goes smooth for you. Don't worry to much about hoop jumping it will be worth it in the long run.

dj, I'm starting my pre-op diet the last week in june. my surgery is in Juarez Mexico with DR.Rod I'm a self pay, my hubby wanted me to have it here but I have faith in them, I'm more afraid of flying by myself then anything.

Hey DJ, your not to far from me, I'm in windsor. We go to yorktown to eat (of coarse) ribs at the county grill. Guess I won't go there any time soon. oh well, I'm only 3 days ahead of you and I have 100 lbs to lose. I'll let you know how the surgery goes.

I had a Tummy Tuck, before I decided to get lap band (go figure) I assumed the Doc would take care of that, but he didn't. So if you have one done make sure you talk to him or her about it.

Thanks Kiz, Nice to know people so close are in the same boat, I hate sailing alone (LOL) It makes it alot easier with people to talk to that have the same fears and hope that you do, Hubby is great, but think you just can't quite get it unless you've been there :incazzato:

Oh! I forgot to tell you i'm in VA. too.

I also am just a newbie, my date is 7/22/08 in juarez mexico. because I am a self pay and it's more affordable there. But I will help you anyway I can. This is a great website for any questions or concerns you might have, alot of good people willing to help and suport you if needed. They have eased my nerves a time or two.

Thanks Nance, Just needed to hear that.

I'm having surgery in Juarez Mexico with Dr.Rod on 7/22/08 I think it's a great alturnitive for self pay bandsters. anyone else having or had surgery in juarez? anyway, you will make the right decision when the time comes.only you know what feels right to you good luck!!

Ya'll have me a little worried, My date is 7/22/08. I'm flying from VA to Juarez Mexico by myself,I hate flying it really frightens me but i'm forcing myself because i'm ready to have my life back and take control again. But the thought of flying and getting around the airport while in the pain some of you decribe has my panic attacks kicking in. good luck to all!!!:thumbup:

Go on line under US passports, It's as stated above, June 2009 passports are required by air or land. For now it's passport by air, drivers & birth cert. by land or sea. Good

Go on line under US passports, It's as stated above, June 2009 passports are required by air or land. For now it's passport by air, drivers & birth cert. by land or sea.

I to have this problem my family DR which has never said a word about the fact that my BMI is 40, when I asked him about it he told me just eat like a caveman, when I asked him to explain he said I wouldn't be fat if I limited my food intack to nuts ands berries. My bff wanted gastric bypass, she couldn't afford it, when I told her I'm having lap band in July she proceeded to tell me how stupid I am and how I should love myself as I am. I say to both of them I do love myself and my Family and intend on being here for a long time. ignorent people and jealous people HATE. I don't get mad, I feel sorry for them.