farmgirlatheart

My big day is tomorrow as well. I am a little nervous but really excited as well. I have been on my liquid diet for 2 weeks now and today is all clears. I am ready to be in band land, and I hope that everyone having their surgery tomorrow makes a speedy recovery. YAH!!!!

First off I think you are being way too hard on yourself. The last week for me has been very intense, but I know that no matter if I cheat, if I dont lose exactly what I want to, or if I am feeling sick and scared of what happens after the lap band, I am still moving forward. And you will too. I dont know exactly how much weight I have lost b/c I am scared to get on the scale. I was going to wait until I went in for surgery and get weighed there. Also I have talked to alot of people who I work with and have had the band for months. They all say that the hardest part is the pre-op diet. That things will change (for the positive) after you get the lap band. None of them have regretted their decesions and I know that you wont either. You wanted this for a reason, now do me a favor and close your eyes and think really hard. If you can see yourself in 6 months from now feeling better and looking better (than get the band). If you see yourself the same as now doubting the lap band and the whole procedure pre and post op, than dont get the band. The choice is your:thumbup:. You have to decide and make it happen. Good luck to you, and just think only 4 more days until your big day. :thumbup: Oh one other thing. I have came to the conclusin that this whole process will be challenging and that my weight will not be gone overnight. This has been hard for me to except b/c I want my weight gone like 10 years ago. But I am willing to have things go slow b/c I know that in a year from now or even 2, that my health will be so much better and that I will be able to run with my kids instead of watching them run. Emily

Yes The more friends the better. You are lucky not having the pre-op diet, but losing a set number of pounds can be challenging as well. I cant believe time is moving so fast and in just no time at all we will have bands!! So lets keep in touch and I will send you a frend request. Yah:thumbup: June Bandsters!!

Hi Ann wrote you a message, so glad you want to be buddies. How is everyone doing with their pre-op diet. For me it has been challenging. I work at the hospital (long hours) and sometimes I get lightheaded and really tired. But I am making it and just glad that June 8th is coming up fast. Emily

Thank you both for replying. I will add you both as friends, and I am looking forward to being band buddies!!!:cursing:

Hello everyone, my name is Emily and I am from Cincinnati Ohio and I am getting the lap band on june 8th 2010. Right now I am on my pre-op phase and that consumes of the liquid diet. I am having some trouble here and there and I thought that it would help me out if I had a buddy to talk to. Someone who is going through or has gone through the process and I could become friends with. I am very excited and determined to make this whole journey successfull. I know that I will have to put in alot of hard work and dedication and I am ready for it. So please reply and let me know if anyone would like to make a buddy as well. Thanks to all!! Emily:thumbup:

Then pre-op diet for me has been complete hell to be honest. I am on day 4 and I think I am finally starting not to feel as hungry. I wouldnt worry about losing a ton of weight, it is all about shrinking the liver which I am sure you are doing bc your not cheating. I have had alot of trouble with the protein drinks and keeping them down:drool:. Yes I have thrown up alot, so I called my doc and tried a couple of other things to make me satisfied. The biggest thing I do now if I feel starving I take my chicken broth, warm it up and put 1 cracker in it. Its not much but it gets me through the day. Also the weight will come off just keep chugging. I am having a hard time as well, but we can do it. My surgery is June 8th and I want to be ready. Good luck to you.

Thanks everyone for replying. You are all right about the big picture being the end result. I feel motivated now to continue drinking the shakes and getting through the pre-op part. I know I have to do this for myself and I know I can do it . I will try freezing the shakes and doing the same at work. I did eat a few crackers to settle my stomach b/c I have thrown up those drinks. I called my doctor and he said that was fine, I hope the surgery just comes very fast. I am too only worried about my liver being too big or fatty that I wont be able to have the surgery. Thanks again guys for the input.

Why O why am I having so much trouble with this darn pre-op diet. It is only day number 2 and I feel like I can't go on with the diet. The protein shakes that we have to drink are awfull. I have also been eating sugar free jello but am not getting satisfied. I want to cheat, but am determined not to. I keep thinking, if I cant get through these 2 weeks how will I ever make it with the lap band after surgery. I am feeling really down today and wanted to see if anyone had and advice. My surgery is June 8, and thats only around the corner. I just hope I can make it.