SweetP818

I did the very same thing! I was in the pre op room getting IV and the whole prep thing and I kept thinking--it's still not too late to back out! I didn't and am happy that I didn't. I have lost 27 lbs so far. I've been stuck at the same weight for 3 weeks now, but I have another fill scheduled the 22nd. I'm hoping for more restriction because I still feel like I eat too much. Stay in there and we'll make it!

I don't have a magic answer, but my heart reaches out to you. I, like you, have always wanted to be small. I have always been the "big" one. I was actually a cheerleader in high school weighing in at 145, but my nickname was still "Fat Pat". I got so sick of that. And now at 202, after losing 24 lbs, I wonder what they would say if they saw me today? I'm sure they wouldn't believe that I've lost any! I've only had 1 fill and I'm able to eat way too much. I wish I could say words that could help. Would it be possible to see a different doctor? There are 2 doctors in the office where I go, husband and wife. It's amazing how different they are. I'd like to keep in touch. Where do you live, etc? I am in Arkansas, work at a bank, husband, 2 grown children, 1 grandson. Maybe we can keep each other by talking.:thumbup:

I know where you are! I'm there, too. Banded on 11/19/08. Eating way too much. Scared silly that I have stretched or messed something up. I seem to try to "push" the limit every day. Crazy, I know.:biggrin:

I hope someone can relate to my situation. I was banded on 11/19/08. I did ok on the pre-op diet until Thanksgiving hit. My doctor said only liquids 2 weeks after surgery as well. I ate a few bites of things I like at Thanksgiving. When I went back for a 2 week check-up, I was chastised for eating scrambled eggs 2 days early. (I didn't dare tell what I had at Thanksgiving!) Anyway,I felt beat down and defeated. Then Christmas came. My total weight loss HAD been 28 lbs. I have gained 7 back and am most disgusted. I've only had 1 fill. I am now at 4.8 cc's, but I don't know the size of my band. I am eating way too much and falling into old habits. How do I start over? I was getting so many nice compliments and it felt so good. Why can't I cling to that and say "no" to food? I have 2 close friends who have been banded. One says I am being too hard on myself and one that reminds me of the "rules of the box". I had no idea that this surgery would be such an emotional roller coaster.:biggrin:

Hello, I have made my first visit to the lap band surgeon and am waiting on insurance approval. Most of the folks who have the same insurance have gotten approved so I'm confident I will be too. I have decided to get an early start and begin the pre op diet tomorrow. I have been an overeater all my life so wish me strength and courage!:thumbup::scared2: