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Coming out of the kitchen closet isn't an easy decesion. I grant you that. But being able to talk about to others helps you continue on. Some of my friends were not swayyed one way or the other. Some were "CONGRATS" and a few were shocked! Getting a mixed reaction is apart of our daily lives. Each person has a different outlook on how they view things. Its so true, skinny ppl have no clue what we are up against. They say "just put the fork down". Its much more than that. Congrats on your current weight loss. Each pound is one pound less you had before. Try not to look back on what you did in the past rather what you are doing now to change it. I too have been up and down the scale before. Feels at times I am married to it! You have made a decesion to change the way you view food. Having any kind of gastic procedure is a step in the right direction. True as well the pounds are not going to melt away. We still have to work hard on making the right food decesions... not always an easy task. Keep in touch and read the blogs. They are a great tool for you to learn new techniques and tips on how to stay on track. Wishing you much luck and thank you for writing in.

Did anyone else come home with that breathing plastic gadget? I'm breathing fine it's just the gas. Husband insists that if I were using the gadget I 'd be feeling just fine.

I was banded on wed aug 31. Had to have fluid removed yesterday because it was too tight. I fel better but the gas is something. I ' m just on liquids - broth,some Greek yogurt, hot tea, water. can't wait to feel better.

I'm hungry. Banding on Aug 31. Nasty Optifast.

Well said!! I watched a video blog of a girl who was just eating mashed potatoes and french fries and was wondering why she was not losing weight. I thought the band was another tool for helping me lose weight with good nutrition. I've just gotten off the phone with drs. office, I'm pre op. (Aug 31) I was asking what I could do to increase fiber since all I drink are those nasty Optifast drinks with 0 fiber. I told them I was going to add some "green powder" to my protein drink. She said Oh no, use benefiber. I hate those chemical stuff. Why not do it with food. She asked about calories, green powder once a day 50 calories. Benefiber 3 times a day 45 calories. I would much rather use something healthier. Now that I'm going through with this, I'm going to make a concerted effort to eat healthy and not to use processed or chemicals. Blah, blah, I'm venting.

Hey- I was suppose to have it last year (Aug 2010) but changed my mind. Thought I could just do it on my own. Well here I am, one year later and so ready to get this tool. I am to be banded Aug 31. I did ask the dr. for a zanax. Half hearted but serious. He wrote me a prescription for 4 tabs to be taken as I want. But don't think I'll really need them. You can do this. It's going to be a great decision. Think how easy it's going to be to tie our shoes

I'll join you. I'll be banded on Aug 31. Excited and scared. liquid diet getting old.

Congratulations Justine! My banding in going to be Aug 31. I'm excited and scared. I had it scheduled for Aug of last year but chickened out. I've had a year to think about it. (And my weight hasn't changed much over the last year-I think I'm 5 lbs heavier) Anyway-thanks for sharing. I'll be joining you in a week or so. This Friday I have knee scope surgery first. Lap Band on crutches, oh well, do what you have to do according to insurance

I will be banded on Aug 31 and have only told my spouse, because I need a ride. I don't plan to tell anyone else yet. I'm believing the surgery will go fine or else I'd tell my kids. I'm looking forward to being more active and embrace my life.

Hi-I'm new also. Band date is 8-31-11. On pre op diet. That's hard. I'm 54 and 255 today. I was approved last Aug, but chickened out. Now I'm ready. liquid diet is hard and I'm very hungry.

I've been told I need the gall bladder out next week and in 2-3 weeks- the band goes in. I'm freaking out a bit about having to go under 2 times this month and getting my belly pumped full of gas twice. I'm a bit nervous about everything happening so quickly.