ladykcusa

An accomplishment to complete pre-op. Liquids until next Friday. I CAN and will do this and be successful. My health depends on it and a life lays ahead to create wonderful memories. Patience and determination will prevail. :thumbup:

Sandman - hurray for you. Will be wonderful to have your wife support and mentor. Both of you will be ready for a second honeymoon. JC in KC

Sharon, I love your comparison of breaking up with a friend who was cruel and NOT your true friend. Very insightful. We will be banded the SAME DAY. Success to both of us and all our new friends here. JC in Kansas City

Would love to put together fellow banders in K.C. Meet at Starbucks and share our stories and support each other. Any interest? ladykcusa :sad:

I will be banded on Monday, so this thread was very interesting to read. Be strong and go for the goal. Lots of good advice here.

Just checking to see if there are many of us. I'm in Overland Park. Where are you? :confused:

Yes, just one and a protein shake. Then you won't feel hunger. Remember why you chose the band. Rewards will be worth it.

Happy that all went well for you. Keep walking.

Welcome Laura and Spence. We are all anxious to have our bands and will support one another thru the process to a NEW LIFE. Joyce in KC

Yes, I am a food addict. Began therapy last week to address how I can work with the band and gain control over food in my life. 2nd appt with therapist is tomorrow and surgery on Monday the 22nd of Feb. Good luck to all of us in this battle. May we achieve success. JC in KC

Reshee - Sending good karma your way. We are all here for you. Smile - new gorgeous clothes for you soon. Joyce in KC

Lauren, Way to go. Keep up the great work. Joyce in KC

I'm down 11 lbs. in 10 days. Bet I was eating lots of salt before. lolol Sure makes the pre-op program more palatable. Joyce in KC

Best wishes to all being banded today. Can't believe Christopher went shopping on the way home from surgery. WOW. JC in KC

Hi Lovely, Glad to have another lady to go thru this journey with all of us. We will sail thru the surgery and open the door to our new life-style. Joyce in KC

Welcome Cynthia & Lisa And good luck Cherita with the pre-op Joyce in Kansas City

3 Pm on Day 2 thru 5 PM on Day 3 were the toughest for me. Then, hit the pace and hunger left. Hope that happens for both of you. Cherita, I skipped Valentines Day dinner - just for this year. Next year I'll bring my gorgeous new body to a much lighter dinner. I'm positive it will be well worth the effort for all of us. Be strong - so many others have walked this path - we can too. JC in KC

Day 2 from 6 PM thru 3 pm on Day 3 were the worse for me. It became easier after that - I'm on Day 7 now. Good luck to you. JC in KC

Much congratulations bandpal. Your reply was so well written and heart-felt. Living only to eat - what a horrible life. Time to seize the opportunity to live life fully and with grace. Joyce in KC

Patsal - hope each day finds you feeling better too. JC in KC

Hi Kathy, I'm on day 7 of pre-op 14 day diet. Getting nervous and excited. Hope you feel better each day. Joyce in KC

Anticipating that this will be a problem for me, I've started seeing a therapist who specializes in bariatric counseling. Will work to find tools to help me thru this journey. Best of luck to all of us - we'll share our hints and skills.

Mrs.Place - hope tomorrow is better - congratulations, you are banded. Joyce

Stuff down pain and lonliness and self abuse for not being "perfect". I had my first appt with therapist this morning. Will see her again next week and ongoing as I continue this life-changing journey. Have "named" my band - My Hero. Life will be easier with My Hero walking thru with me.

Webster defines "diet" as a chosen plan of eating. We need to reframe this four letter word. We chose health and success with the help of the lapband.