Malasis1977

Glad to hear you are doing well. Keep us posted on how you are doing!

I am so frustrated! I know that I shouldn't weigh myself everyday but I do! :thumbup: Then i get discouraged when my weight fluctuates (which I know is normal) I actually asked my husband to hide the scale today, So I dont get this feeling. I need to tell myself the weight will not come off overnight. BUT I WISH IT WOULD! I have 32 lbs to loose before they will do my band. Sorry guys...had to vent. :confused:

Thanks guys! Helps alot! Good luck to you both!!!!

Good morning! I have different questions that enter my mind every day. My question for today is... Will I be able to enjoy yummy food after the surgery? I know I need to be able to be in control, but wonder if I will be able to enjoy little things here and there...

Congrats to you!

I know how you feel. I am in the pre-op stage. I have days that I am so ready for it and also days that I really dont want to do it because I am afraid. It is such a personal decision, one that only YOU can make. Good luck either way you choose!

Thank you Boo! I need to remember that on certain days... Can't wait to just do it!

Thank you for sharing your story. I am not banded yet but I am on the pre-op diet and nervous and excited at the same time. Your story helps so much. Thank you again for sharing!

I love hearing all these wonderful...happy things! I am so happy for you. Enjoy wearing that dress...you deserve it! Congrats!

I am sitting in my office and I started thinking about a blog I read earlier today. And now it's got me wondering something. When you get the stomach flu...does the Lap Band make you feel even worse? What happens if you can't physically drive to the hospital to get some fluid taken out of your band? Little things pop in my head and I start to worry, so I thought I'd ask the pro's!

I've heard that some doctors want their patients to do a liquid diet right before surgery. I was concerned about that and asked them yesterday and they said that they do it a little differently at Kaiser So Sanf Francisco, so I am eating healthy and acting as if I have the band already. I bet that was hard to do a all liquid diet! Good job! And thank you for the comment. I do have a question for you...would you do it all over again if you had the choice?

I couldn't agree more. God Bless you for going thru all of that! Obviously the person who said that is not educated enough to know that IT IS A BIG FREAKIN DEAL! Glad you are doing better! You are an inspiration to us all! Malasis

Hello All, Well today is day three on my Pre-op diet...and I have already lost 2.5 lbs! I am so happy! I really wanted to just give up yeterday...I was not prepared for dinner so it made things a little harder...part of my just wanted to go thru the drive thru...but I didnt...instead I went to the grocery store and bought stuff to make a yummy, yet healthy salad :smile:. I am proud of myself for not giving in. I have an appointment with the nutritionist tomorrow morning at 10am...can't wait. I CAN DO THIS!

I like # 1! Very cute! Congrats!

Congrats! I started back on my pre-op diet today! I hope that my caffeine withdrawals aren't too bad!!! Keep us posted on how you are doing! Good luck to you!

Good Luck to you! Can't wait to hear how happy you are once you are all done! Let me know how it goes...I'm pre-op still... Melissa

Hey everyone, Does anyone know who is a good surgeon at Kaiser in South San Francisco, CA ??? :thumbup: Or also, the ones to stay away from?:smile: Thank you!

Hello everyone, I am back again and going to start again. I have not been banded yet, I went to see my surgeon in February and he was an absolute JERK! I couldnt believe it. I cried all the way home from San Francisco. I had lost 28 lbs and I was so proud and when I left...I was deflated :crying: And I hate to say it...but I gave up and ended up gaining most of my weight back :thumbup: I know that was my own fault and I am getting back on track. I got a email from Bariatrics Department stating that they are very sorry about what had happend and I could start back where I left off...but I have to lose about 23lbs....IT CAN BE DONE! I've decided that I REALLY want to be here when my children grow up and have families of their own. It's just not worth it. So any words of encouragement would be greatly appreciated right now! I absolutely LOVE to read all your blogs. :smile:

You dont know how great it is to read your 3 day post op Blog. I have not yet had the surgery (should find out a date on the 25th) but I keep going back and forth if I should do it or not. But deep down i think I should. Congrats on feeling good and you pair of jeans! I bet that feels soooo good! :0) If you have any advise for a "soon to be banded or not person" please feel free to share! Have fun!

Thank you guys! You have no idea how much you all helped me! I was so scared! Stupid things scare me, I know! :0) Thank you all!

Hello all, I thought I would post this question even though it is not the most favorite subject to talk about....Throwing up! I was wondering if it is normal to throw up regularly. I have noticed that some of you say that you are tired of throwing up. So I was wondering if you guys can tell me if you do or you dont or if it is normal or not. Thank you!!

Hello all, I thought I would post this question even though it is not the most favorite subject to talk about....Throwing up! I was wondering if it is normal to throw up regularly. I have noticed that some of you say that you are tired of throwing up. So I was wondering if you guys can tell me if you do or you dont or if it is normal or not. Thank you!!

Thank you for posting the info. I am very nervous about getting my band. Glad to hear it went ok for you! Congrats!

I am at the same stage you are. I should find out my surgery date on 1/25/10. I love food so much it is like my best friend! I hate to think that I cant gobble something really yummy down :0( But I know I need to get in control of myself and just do it! I have 3 kids and a husband that I want to live a long happy life with. I know this part is hard, but just think of how happy we will be when we are loosing weight and feeling good??? I think that will take presidency over any food! Good Luck to you and if you ever need to talk, please send me a message! Melissa