MissK

Thanks TT. It is sad that they are far away, but my mum is coming to stay for two weeks when I get banded which will be great. Thanks for the warm welcome :cool: Hi Vamp... thanks for your support. When I went to the pre-consult seminar I was absolutely blown away by the number of older people in the room, and by older I mean a good decade or more older than you. I actually burst into tears when I left because that right there was my 'moment of truth' -- sitting in that room knowing in my heart that I didn't want to still be this way when I am their age, still battling, still big, still unhappy with physical self -- and at that point I said "no going back kiddo, just do it". We would have almost been 'banded together', as my op date was originally 16th July but I pushed it back a month to enable my mum to be here when I get it done. Looking forward to sharing this journey with you, you are very brave. MissK x x

Hi Sarah Yes, I have to do the intense stage of the Optifast diet for 14 days... super excited that I can have vegies! Thanks for letting me know, as I haven't had my session with the dietician yet. It will be hard as it will be the dead of winter and I know all I will want are some warm, delicious wintery foods. But it's okay, I can do this

I didn't realise you couldn't have protein shakes as well. How long was that for? That seems like insane torture to have zero calories, and it sounds dangerous too I work on a mine site and I'm certain my company would consider me a risk/unfit for work and would ban me from site for that period if that was a requirement. I think I am going to be so sick of protein shakes after drinking 42 of them pre-op! lol

Hi VmpSlayr! First and foremost, just LOVE your name! I am new here as well, just joined today,and I completely understand where you are coming from. When I made the final decision to book in for the operation and rang my family to let them know that it was full-steam ahead, I broke down in tears for similar reasons as you. As I move closer to my banding date, I am becoming less emotional about that side of it. I initially wanted to keep it a secret but I've made the decision to be an open book. I don't wear a sign around my neck, but I don't hide it either. My close friends and family know, my boss knows and some close work colleagues. When I am off work for 2 weeks for surgery, most people will know why and I am okay with that. I figure the more people that know, the more determined I will be to make this work because of the number of people that will be disappointed if I don't. It will also be nice not to have to 'make excuses' as to why I'm only eating small portions, or not having cake, etc... I can simply say "sorry, I can't because of the band" and they will already KNOW what I am on about. Best wishes to you! MissK x x

Wow... you guys are lucky. My pre-op diet consists of protein shakes three times per day for 14 days. No soups, jellos, popsicles, etc. It's going to be terribly hard when I get there!

Hi there I haven't had my surgery yet but my surgeon has told me not to expect any great results in the first month until I have my first fill - but if you can lose some weight, that's great. MissK

Hi Everyone I am a 27 year old female from rural Australia, and I currently weigh in at my heaviest weight ever, 109kg/240lbs. I have struggled with my weight since birth, with my first recorded appointment in relation to that taking place when I was just 6 years old. I am scheduled to be banded on 18th August 2009; I am a little frightened but mostly excited about this opportunity and very determined to succeed. I live alone and my family are a 12 hour drive from me, so I am excited to have joined lap band talk and am looking forward to utilising this website as a part of my support network. Talk to you all soon, I hope! MissK x x