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My husband was against surgery for years, because he feels one should be able to use self control & exercise and not put themselves in risk with an operation. Then 2 months ago he in a weak moment....he said "IF you want this so bad" I grabbed that as all the support I needed. Why rock the boat when your getting what you want. JUST 2 DAYS AWAY

I'm the fat sister....my husband 's 4 sisters are all supermodel thin. One of them said to me "When I get over 98 pounds I quit eating." I'm over 200 pounds...I said nothing. How can they relate to my struggle, my addiction, my self loathing? I am going to Mexico by myself spending my own retirement money. I'm never going to be 98 pounds...150 is good enough for me. To Heck with them.

My doc gave me a option of 3 different diets I could follow depending on when I started. If I started 3 weeks out I could go on a adkins type diet (low sugar, low carb) If I started 2 weeks out I could go on slim fast type diet with shakes for breakfast and lunch and lean cuisine for supper. 3rdly If I didn't do either of the above I could do a liquid diet 1 week before surgery. So it appears the object is to prepare your body for WLS.

Do you have room for one more to your meeting.. I am getting banded in Mexico July 22. I am going there incognito I have only told 2 people of my decision, I think it is better for me that way. However I sure am glad to hear that there is a support group nearby as I think I need someone to talk to.

I have created a folder for myself and collect words of encouragement and wisdom that are written on these forums. I know I will look at these words in the future and hopefully it will help me through the rough areas. As I am going to be banded on the July 22 and have learned that you can't have the whole cake and eat it too without paying for it. I know it 's going to be a struggle, but your honesty have been very helpful

I would like to thank you for your comments. I am a little scared because I am going to Mexico from Canada. There is always a chance that the surgery doesn't work :rolleyes2: however, in Canada 20,000 is close to the going rate and getting insurance to pay is not easy or doable. My date is July 22, 2008. :rolleyes2: I hope I don't have problems, but the thing about life you can't avoid them. The problem today is: I NEED TO LOSE THIS WEIGHT. I want to be healthy again, this may be a chance at that goal.