Gone4Good

I have to admit that probably 65% of my wanting to lose weight is attributed to wanting to look better. If I eventually make it my goal weight, and sustain it for a long enough period of time, I will definitely look into getting a tummy tuck and maybe a boobie lift. While heath concerns are a big part of my decision, when I think about the end, I don't think so much about being healthy- I think about looking and feeling better, and being more confident. However, that being said, I definitely get offended when someone makes a snide comment about my weight, or me having the surgery. I have dealt with quiet a few people that are rude as hell- They have had lots to do with my motivation to get the surgery. I want to get to looking better, so I can walk past them proudly, and know that they are eating their words. I would never say something to someone to intentionally hurt their feelings, but I am sure I have said things without thinking about it, that have bothered some people. The difference is, they have said and done things for the soul purpose of bringing me down (Like writing "Malysa is a pig" on the break table) I would never EVER do something like that. So yes, I am defensive. I try to get my point across in a nicer way, but I make sure they hear me loud and clear.

No More.....

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Actually. I have been doing the 2 shakes a day thing. Then I'll have a piece of grilled chicken and maybe a salad for dinner. With the shakes I have been having (Whey Protein from Wal-Mart) it hasn't been that hard! I was really freaking out about it- Thinking I would be starving. But so far, it's been alright. I just eat an early dinner (around 5) and if I start getting hungry again after dinner, I just go to bed. It's still a bit hard, because I WANT to eat. But it's not from being hungry- Just out of habit. And as far as the 208 thing goes- Everything I have read has said you should be 100lbs over weight. I figure you'd have to be pretty short to have a recommended weight of 108- I didn't mean it's not heavy- Just that it's not THAT heavy. I got down to 200 once a few years ago and it felt awesome! I am 5'3, so it was far from fit, but better than the 240-245 I am now. No offense was intended.

208 isn't all that heavy. I'm unsure how you even qualify for it. I Can't wait until I'm down to that! Lol- I have yet to have my first appointment. I go Thursday, and can't wait. So far, pretty much everyone has had good things to say about it. They say it's hard, and that you will have good days and bad days. Also, the Lap Band is a tool. It's kind-of like a screw driver. You can put it up to a screw, but it's not going to turn itself. If you don't exercise and follow the diet, it's not going to work. I know it's going to be hard work. Some people have the preconceived notion that it's a miracle weight loss surgery, and the pounds are going to fall off. I'm quiet sure it's not going to be anything like that! Lol- Anyhow- Hope everything works good for you!! (And myself!!)

Awesome advice! I would love to rid my house of temptations, but I live with 3 other people, and they wouldn't appreciate that very much. So far, I only get tempted when I make my husbands and sons dinner. If my husband gets home early, he will make it while I take a shower or go for a walk. Problem is, he only gets home early once in a blue moon :thumbup:/ Still though, I am doing pretty good. I've been on a pre-op type diet for 3 days now, and I am down 4lbs!! Thanks so much for all of your advice! (And I can't wait to "Blow" my husband away!) After 11 years of marriage, pulling the covers over his head after a "Toot" is a joy!!!! Lol-

This is such an awesome thread!! Glad to know I am not the only one that has been dealing with donkeys! At first, I had planned on not telling many people about it. My mom, husband, and 2 managers. I only told my managers because 1 of them is my best friend, and the other is the one that has to approve my time off work. I didn't want anyone else at work knowing because they love to run off at the mouth. And, one of the guys wrote "Malysa is a pig" on the table in the break area. I really didn't want him knowing about it! (Jerk!!) I explained to my managers that I wasn't going to tell anyone about it, and they both promised to keep my secret. Well... One of them lied! He is dating a girl in the kitchen there, and of course, he told her, and she told the biggest mouth in there. Needless to say, pretty much everyone knows now. At first, it bothered me pretty bad, but then I decided that it didn't matter what any of them said behind my back, or thought about me and what I am doing. I am getting the band for me, so eff what they think!! So far, none of them have said too much about it except for reminding me how hard it is going to be- How sick I'll be- and how much loose skin I will have :scared2:/ One lady asked me why I didn't just push the plate away. I wanted to snap on her SO bad, but I was good, and didn't. I simply told her that if it was that easy, everyone would be skinny, and that she needed to think before she spoke. If she couldn't manage avoiding comments like that, then she need not speak to me! SO! Point is, no matter what you do, someone will have something negative to say. The thing to remember is that you aren't doing the surgery for anyone other than yourself. If someone doesn't support you, then politely ask them to keep their negativity to themselves!~

I wish more people would reply to this- It has some very good questions, and I would love to hear some more people's advice!

Losing slow is still losing! It's like pennies... They may not be worth much alone, but they add up!! I am not using insurance- I have Care Credit, so basically, I am self pay. It is $15,500 for everything during the first year. I guess, since I only have a year to get everything done and going right, they hurry things along. They are supposed to do a private seminar, a "teaching class" (I'm assuming that's on what and how to eat) the financing, and seeing the doctor, all on the same day- Then they will schedule my surgery for a date with in 10 days of that day. Because I am not going through insurance, I don't know if I will have to do things the same. Regardless, I have been drinking 2 "whey Protein" shakes a day, and having a piece of grilled chicken and a salad for dinner. I figure I may as well get used to the shakes, and if I can't stick to it before the surgery, then I won't be able to after!! Thanks so much for answering my question!! I am super excited! Good luck to your husband!:scared2:

I go May 6, to see Dr. Groves about getting the Lap Band. I was told I would have my surgery within 10 days of my first visit. I am so excited about it!! I was wanting to get a jump start on my pre-op diet, but I have no idea how (or even if) he does them. Did he have any of you on a pre-op diet??

I go in May 6th for my initial visit- If everything goes good, I should have my surgery within 10 days of that! So exciting!

Hey! I have read quiet a few of the post on here as I was researching Lap Band. There are so many inspirational stories! You all have definitely helped me in making my decision to get the procedure done. So- On May 6, I go in for my initial consultation. Because I am paying out of pocket, the finance guy said I would be put on the "Fast tract" and have my surgery within 10 days of my first visit. The day of my appointment, I am going to get a private seminar, and teaching classes to go over the diet, and make sure Lap Band is right for me. I am very excited about all of this, and at the same time, slightly nervous. I think I am more nervous that losing weight is going to change my personality too much, than I am of the actual surgery. I am afraid that the person I am now, isn't going to like the person I am going to become (if that makes any sense at all) I know it is going to change me. I want it to- But not to the point that I wouldn't recognise myself (personality wise) It kind-of has me worried. I have a friend that promises to keep me in check on that though! Lol- No big heads allowed! Ha ha- So anyhow- If everything goes alright and as planned, I will "Be banned" in less than a month. I know it's going to be hard work, but it is hard work I am ready for. Thank you all for your awesome stories. Hopefully, I will have one to add to the mix in a year or so!!