Hello

I am getting banded next Thursday, Sept 23, 2010. I am a Canadian expat living in the middle east. I have been struggling with my weight for many years... I have now reached 214 lbs (at 5'6), my BMI is 35. My target weight is 140 lbs. I am married with 2 boys aged 1 and 5. I am very nervous about the whole thing, yet excited about my commitment to a new lifestyle. I got dressed for work after being off for the summer, and nothing fit. NOTHING. I cried in the bathroom for 30 mins. The next day I went to see the Dr, had a good chat with him, and decided to go with it. I am paying for this myself.

I am nervous about what foods to eat in the first month, worried about my social life, worried about being tired and not functioning at work.... I get banded on Thurs and am back to work on the Sunday (!).

I need a mentor to ease my nervousness and help me with the silly questions..... anybody???

Kmommy

Pre-op weight: 214lbs

Target weight: 140 lbs

Hello

I am getting banded next Thursday, Sept 23, 2010. I am a Canadian expat living in the middle east. I have been struggling with my weight for many years... I have now reached 214 lbs (at 5'6), my BMI is 35. My target weight is 140 lbs. I am married with 2 boys aged 1 and 5. I am very nervous about the whole thing, yet excited about my commitment to a new lifestyle. I got dressed for work after being off for the summer, and nothing fit. NOTHING. I cried in the bathroom for 30 mins. The next day I went to see the Dr, had a good chat with him, and decided to go with it. I am paying for this myself.

I am nervous about what foods to eat in the first month, worried about my social life, worried about being tired and not functioning at work.... I get banded on Thurs and am back to work on the Sunday (!).

I need a mentor to ease my nervousness and help me with the silly questions..... anybody???

Kmommy

Pre-op weight: 214lbs

Target weight: 140 lbs

I would be happy to help calm you down- look at things one day at a time right now- You are headed to the first day of the rest of your life- when you will be able to control your weight because of this wonderful tool.

Regarding what to eat the first month. different doctors have different programs as to what they want their patients eating starting from Clear liquids, progressing to full liquids including Protein drinks, then to soft foods and finally back to solids. I can offer some suggestions if you would explain your doctor's food progression. regarding social situations, while you are on liquids and/or soft foods I would try to avoid restaurants, but if you must just order what fits the bill of where you are at and then don't explain unless someone asks you. Then you can either tell them you have had surgery, are on a new diet, or just tell them what you ordered is what you feel like eating...You choose. Don't obsess about it, you will probably be more comfortable answering when you are in the situation than you expect right now. If there are local support groups I suggest you participate in them as much as you can, if not, use the message boards and forums to reach out to people who have lap bands to get you through any hard times, and just to validate you. Be sure to Celebrate every little success you have. This is about you taking care of you! If you like you can send me a PM or email me at sandi@banded living.com, I am happy to provide support for you! It helps keep me on track after 6 years.

Thank you Sandi!!! I will def keep you in mind, you are so kind. Wish me luck!:thumbup: