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Ok, It's not over night, but I should be home by 4pm. What should I take with me?? ideas?

Ok I skimmed a lot. First off if you are being real with yourself and honest about what you eat, I can see why you are totally frustrated. I do know it takes time for restriction, so you will hopefully get it soon. Maybe talk to a nutritionist about switching up what you are eating. Also, have you ever checked to see if you have pcos. www.soulcysters.com is all about pcos and such. It can really hurt with losing weight too.

I don't know an answer, but I'm really sorry you are going through this!

It always depends on the dr. office. I just have to do a liquid diet, not clear.

Ok,I find this frustrating. I'm sure you went in there and told them you are doing the diet for the lap band and they didn't write good notes? BS! ugh. I was a pain in my dr. arse. I kept saying, um make sure you document everything discussed, like exercise, nutrition, portion size..etc. I hope they'll do it.

and I'm so cranky. food is all I think about, and I'm so hungry. I know this will get better, but I think I may need to call the waaaahmbulance. My poor kiddos, I'm such a crab. just wondering if any other smashing pumpkins are joining in my pain and general gripeiness.

I so worry about this too! I'm still preop for a couple of weeks and that bandster Hell could kill me. All you can do really is move forward. If you put more guilt or resentment for it, then a cycle will start. Don't make it a vicious one. hugs. Hey, Ex Nebraska girl here and living in central IL now. go midwest girlies!

I don't know for sure. I know they did say that it had to be for 5 years for me. What does your surgeon's office say?

I'm glad you are home Renita and doing pretty well. I hope you have a speedy recovery!

This is a huge concern for me! I, too, am a carbaholic. For me it's breads, bagels, chips, brownies..etc. I swear I'm making myself crazy. i start the liquid diet on Saturday and I"m being horrible now.

I swear I blink and this thread gets bigger. lol I start my liquid diet on saturday and I'm ok with it. I've done a short stint of a month on liquid, so I know I can do it for a little bit. I'm starting to get nervous, not scared, just uneasy. I have to go get an EKG, chest xray and bloodwork for preop b/c of my age. I just turned 40. I love hearing that so many of you are doing well after surgery and that calms me down. Wishing us all luck. I know it'll be hard, but I love the quote. "There are no triumphs without struggle" So those triumphs will mean so much to us b/c we fought for them!

Friends, parents, inlaws, brother, and boss. I would tell the people I work with, but I teach and the small town I work in would find out in 5 minutes and I don't want a town of people watching me to see if I lose weight. so I'm up in the air about this one.

I'm in central Illinois, Mount Zion, IL. I'm originally from Omaha, NE.

Congratulations! How about your bra? Did it bug you afterwards, you know to go home in? Also: Why do people say to take Gas-X? Isn't that for your stomach? and this is in a completely different area?

Hey Tyme, We have the same surgery date! It's very exciting! We'll have to keep up to date!

there is a hot wing Soup on www.allrecipes.com that maybe you can have after banding. It's not super healthy, but maybe will give you the flavor?? fingers crossed.

Good Luck! I just got approved for BCBS IL. I will have surgery Oct. 24th.

Oh Sunshine, you have no idea how awesome that was for me. I've been so out of sorts worried and not feeling the hope I should have. After reading her, I feel calmer and more ready for the fight. Thank you so much for sharing that today!

Thank you Sunshine! My worries lie in my last tries. I blame me, I've never worked at it hard enough. It was a struggle and time and time again I lied to myself and gave in to food. I want to know how to dig deep and make it work. I want it bad, but since I've given up so many times,ugh. i guess I want a sure thing, and nothing like that exists. I just hate that I lie to myself.

Welcome everyone! Knowing everyone will help me, I know. I have many fears, and not so much for the surgery. More about after the surgery and my abilities.

Thanks Barb! Look at all of us! So exciting.

I agree with going to their website or calling. They actually called my dr's office before I got the letter.lol I have BCBS IL (PPO). It took a week and a halfish to tell me.

Mine was covered under BCBS IL, but it depends on what the employer will cover.

Oops, I clicked quickly. How does one move it? Is there a mod who can do that?? Sorry.

I'll start. Hi, I'm Lori and I just turned 40. I have PCOS and have been overweight and then obese since I was 21ish. LIke all of you, I've tried most diets and as of late I started accepting failure. I think during my kid baking time I kind of let loose and allowed myself to give up. Well the kids are 5 and 3 (I'm a mature mom..lol) and I want to be more physical with them and have fun. I'd love to be thinner, but skinny is not my goal. I have a wonderful husband who is a fantastic father. He supports me, but I'm not sure he really gets all of it. I assume he will soon enough. I'm a teacher (5th grade), I love to read, music. I hate to exercise, but I know I have to. I just need to get over the hump. I'm embarrassed of my size, but confident in most of my life. I am very outgoing and outspoken. I have to try to monitor myself IRL. I'm very passionate about things and I love to laugh. I'm scared of failing again and I worry that I'll disappoint myself. I'm trying to get myself pumped up. I'm also afraid I'll be a raging bitch after surgery mourning foods. lol how about yoU?