RebeccaJ

It is so hard to believe that tomorrow is the day! It seems as if I have been waiting forever, but as it got closer the time seemed to fly. Lesson plans done, lists made, and I am finally ready to pack and get ready to leave at 4:15 in the morning so I can be at the hospital at 5:30. Wish me luck, guys! Say a little prayer, too, if you have a chance!:smile2:

I know how you feel. Just 15 hours to go until my surgery. Wow! Time flew! Good luck to us all.

I have just two more days until my surgery. I am feeling both excited and a little nervous about the procedure. I hope that all will go fine. Most of the people at work are being very nice to me, and I hope that they will understand the changes I am going through. It is hard for some people to get it. Most of them have never had a weight problem, much less weighed 400 pounds before in their lives. I had a friend ask me yesterday, "So, you think this will do it?" I had the feeling she thought the surgery was a magic pill that was just going to change my life instantaneously. I feel the band is a tool, and that I can use that tool the right way or the wrong way. My surgery is Monday at 7:15, and I will be happy when that part is over and I can begin the recovery part to the start of my new life. We can do this!:thumbup:

I have eight days to go. I am excited and nervous all at the same time. I know it will be great once it is done, but I hate having surgery. I'll be thinking of you. Good luck!

Rebecca

That was so cute! I started working on losing weight (again) in January when I was at 419 pounds. I started the surgery process a few months later at about 380. I began the pre-op diet at 376 on Monday and I am now at 367. Just nine more days to go of this pre-op diet before my surgery takes place. Thanks for making me laugh. Good luck!

It has been a long week full of the stress of going back to school, opening my classroom, having open house, meetings and more meetings, and watching everyone around me eat like they were starving. I am very proud of myself for how well I have done, but I have a long way yet to go. Nine more days of eating like this, then the surgery itself! If there is anyone out there feeling the same stress at this important time before surgery, remember that you can do it! I want to change my life and I am willing to do anything to change my life for the better so that I can live a long and happy life. I have a husband, a wonderful daughter, and two beautiful grandchildren. My life has a lot of blessings. Please keep me in your thoughts and remember that we are not alone! God bless!

It's 11 more days until my surgery. Please let me know how you do over the next few days so I can better be prepared.

I just finished my second day of pre-op diet, and I feel really good about what I am doing. Although I had to sit through a staff meeting and watch everyone else be fed all kinds of fattening things, I drank my water slowly and thought of the future. Although I had to sit in my room by myself at lunch and eat my salad and small amount of meat instead of going out, again I thought of the future. I am ready to make a change, and I can do this.

My surgery is 13 days away, and I still have 12 more of the pre-op diet, and I really appreciate all the kind comments and sweet words from those of you who know what it is like. You really help to make me feel like I am on the right track. Thanks, everyone!

I just started my pre-op diet yesterday, but I feel so encouraged and excited about the changes in my life. I have always been too heavy, and even when I lost weight it somehow found me pretty quickly. My highest weight has been 419, and I have never been normal size as an adult.

I am looking forward to the restriction the band will cause, helping me to feel full. My sister had the surgery four years ago, and she has done so great! I hope everyone out there, whether they have already been banded or are awaiting the process, remembers that we are more than what we weigh. We are all special people for lots of reasons that don't involve our weight.

I want to lose weight because I have horrible joint pain, osteoarthritis, degenerative back disease, and still have to find the energy to chase after first graders all day. I know this will be easier after I lose some of the 180+ pounds that I need to lose. Remember, banders, we can do it!

Congratulations! I still have two weeks of pre-op diet to get through before my band is put on. Keep up the great work!

I am starting my pre-op diet today and will be on it for two weeks. My surgery is August 31st....good luck, you can do it!