RickynPhx

I am scheduled for surgery on Wednesday, July 7th here in Phoenix. I am nervous, excited, anxious, and also scared at the same time! I can't believe that i'm finally having my Lap Band surgery after waiting for almost nearly 2 years. Lots of hard work and patience! I started my pre-op liquids only diet today (Tuesday, June 22) with protein shakes. This is very hard not being able to eat certain foods but only having liquids for 2 weeks before my Band surgery! :biggrin:

I am excited but also at the same time i am scared. I've been waiting for almost 2 years to have my bariatric weight loss surgery and now it's here and the realization is the feeling of anxiousness and feeling excited and also scared! I have been attending a therapy sessions with my therapist @ Healthy Futures here in Scottsdale/Phoenix, Arizona for the past 2 weeks. It has helped me and then i will be meeting with my assigned registered dietician on Tuesday of next week. On Monday, i have my 2nd consult appointment with bariatric surgeon. I iniatially saw him over a year ago but the reason for the long wait for my surgery was because of the slow process of my insurance and then i needed to seek therapy for my eating disorder before i would be cleared for surgery. I am currently attending Healthy Futures a organization based in Scottsdale, Arizona that treats people with various eating disorders such as bulimia, anorexia and compulsive over eating. I have been going there for a couple of weeks now and they have the best professional help to anyone who needs it! I am greatful to everyone there @ Healthy Futures, the support of my family and friends as i go through this journey to a better and healthier lifestyle as i prepare myself for the Lap Band surgery in a couple of weeks! Thank you everyone! :smile2: