Hello everyone, my name is Ronda and I am awaiting my surgery date 2/11/10. I am very excited, and a bit apprehensive at the same time. I am currently doing the liquid diet portion of the process. I am a wife of 19 years to Tim, a firefighter, mother to Kaitlynn, 15 and Sarah 14. I am a social worker who works with the elders.

I have struggled with my weight my entire life. I have been a yo-yo, up and down the scale. I must have lost what feels like a 1,000 lbs, but never was able to maintain it for the long haul. I know that the band is not a quick fix and that it is a commitment to change behavior and my relationship with food.

I am on the road visiting clients and wonder if anyone out there has suggestions on how to incorporate this lifestyle change when you are constantly on the run and have to stop in restaurants. I also would like to hear from people's way of coping- I mean the relationship with food is ingrained in me- in my world it is love, nuturing, comfort. Every interaction with others involves food in some way- socialization revolves around eating... What do you put in place of food as a coping mechanism?

Anyway- these are some of my thoughts as I am awaiting surgery.

I welcome online friendship and support connections. Thanks for listening.:biggrin:

Congrats on your surgery date. I am also being banded on Feb. 11, 2010, I am excited yet nervous. This is a very good forum, if you want to learn about the pros and cons of the lap band. I joined about two months ago, and I feel that I have learned a lot. I think we will not know exactly how the lap band works, until we actually have the band. I wish you luck, and maybe we can keep each other updated throughout our journey.

Hello Bell,

Congratulations to you also. I think it is a great idea to keep in touch and to support each other on our Journey.

I am now on day 4 of the liquid diet. It gets difficult at times, but I am doing pretty good. How are you doing?:thumbup:

Hello. My surgey date is 2/23. I also am so excited. I have been in so many websites on lapband that I am on overload. I am not really nervous I am hopeful and greatful for this new start on life. This website forum has helped a lot also. It is great to read all the different challenges and success stories. Let's keep in touch. Good luck and God bless. Maritza

Hey guys, my name is Bobbie and my surgery date is 2/12/10. I am really getting excited, just can't wait for this liquid diet to be over :thumbup:. I think this is going to be such an exciting journey for all of us. I look forward to hearing from each of you.

THIS IS A GREAT SITE, FOR INFORMATION, I AM WAITING FOR DR.OFFICE TO CALL, I HAVE TURNED IN ALL PAPERS HAVE INSURANCE APPROVEL, JUST WAITING. I DID HAVE A QUESTION? I STARTED THIS WEIGHT LOSS AT 347 LEARNING ALL I COULD ABOUT DIET & DIABETES I AM DOWN TO 280 THATS 67 LBS.:thumbup:DOWN, NOW THE ? WITHOUT GETTING CUT OFF THE SITE, MY BUNS [CHEEKS] REAR-END :thumbup: HURTS IT IS LIKE A PLUMBERS CRACK WHEN I WIPE IS IT BECAUSE I HAVE LOST SO MUCH WEIGHT MY BUNS ARE PULLING ON SOMETHING?? DOES ANYONE ELSE HAVE THIS PROBLEM??