Hi everyone!

My name is Jillian and I am 25 years old. I am scheduled for banding on December 23rd (at 7:30am to be precise!). It's been such a long time coming and I'm excited (and nervous) to start my weight loss journey.

I've been struggling with my weight for about six years. I've tried EVERYTHING--Atkins, Nutrisystem, Weight Watchers, etc. I've worked with numerous dieticians and personal trainers only to have short term success. My weight loss would eventually plateau but I'd still be considered obese. It was incredibly frustrating.

I know this is going to be a huge lifestyle change. However, I feel like I need to be proactive NOW and deal with my weight difficulties before they worsen. Luckily, I don't have any medical issues associated with my weight (normal blood pressure, not diabetic, normal cholesterol, etc.) I'm concerned that if I stay at my current weight (5'6" and 271 lbs.) or gain additional weight, I'll eventually have obesity-related health problems in the future. Therefore, I feel like the surgery is a very necessary step in order to get down to a healthy weight.

I look forward to hearing everyone's experiences and sharing my experience as well. :-)

Hi Jillian,

I'm also scheduled for surgery December 23rd! Sounds like we've got alot in common, I'm also 5'6" and also around 270 lbs, and I'm 23.

What does your pre-op diet look like, if you have one?

Glad to see another young woman on here, I'm pretty nervous getting this being so young, all my friends think I can just do it the "old fashioned way" but believe me, I've tried just like you.

Where abouts do you live?

Oh, and by the way, welcome to the forum! Everyone on here is very supportive and awesome.

Hi there!

Thanks for replying to my post :-) It's really great to see another young woman posting here! It sounds like we definitely have a lot in common. I'll be thinking about you on December 23rd!

In terms of a pre-op diet, I've been limiting my carbohydrates (carbs have ALWAYS been my downfall). I've been implementing more meats, healthy fats, and vegetables into my diet which help me feel full (when I'm hungry, I tend to gorge). What are you doing for a pre-op diet?

I feel your frustration about friends suggesting that things should be done "the old fashioned way". I called a friend and was SO excited about my surgery being approved and he was like "Why don't you try this?" or "You should do this..." I was so frustrated; it's like...I wouldn't be here, prepared for surgery if I hadn't tried EVERYTHING already!

I live in Western Massachusetts. What about you?

Hi Jillian,

I'm also scheduled for surgery December 23rd! Sounds like we've got alot in common, I'm also 5'6" and also around 270 lbs, and I'm 23.

What does your pre-op diet look like, if you have one?

Glad to see another young woman on here, I'm pretty nervous getting this being so young, all my friends think I can just do it the "old fashioned way" but believe me, I've tried just like you.

Where abouts do you live?

Oh, and by the way, welcome to the forum! Everyone on here is very supportive and awesome.

Hi girls, I'm also new to this forum. It's nice to see other girls in their 20s on here. I'm not 5'6 though! Im5'11 300lbs. I've never had medical related issues until the beginning of November when I was told my cholesterol & blood pressure are slightly elavated.

Good luck with your surgeries on the 23rd. I'm just about finished I just got for my sleep study Wednesday. Hopefully I will be scheduled the end of dec or early Jan...

Hi there!

Thanks for replying to my post :-) It's really great to see another young woman posting here! It sounds like we definitely have a lot in common. I'll be thinking about you on December 23rd!

In terms of a pre-op diet, I've been limiting my carbohydrates (carbs have ALWAYS been my downfall). I've been implementing more meats, healthy fats, and vegetables into my diet which help me feel full (when I'm hungry, I tend to gorge). What are you doing for a pre-op diet?

I feel your frustration about friends suggesting that things should be done "the old fashioned way". I called a friend and was SO excited about my surgery being approved and he was like "Why don't you try this?" or "You should do this..." I was so frustrated; it's like...I wouldn't be here, prepared for surgery if I hadn't tried EVERYTHING already!

I live in Western Massachusetts. What about you?

For my pre-op diet I have to substitute two meals for Protein shakes (GAG!), and for one meal do an Atkins type diet, no sugar at all basically. Carbs have always been my downfall, too. I'm a bread-aholic. I think that's the only thing I'll miss!! lol

Ugh, everyone has an opinion about what we should do for our health. It's like if I had a cancerous tumor that could be removed with very little chance of complication, why would I leave it in? That's just my way of thinking, maybe it's a bit extreme, but I think for most of us, the Lapband is medically necessary.

I live in North Texas.

Are your parents on-board with your decision?

Hi girls, I'm also new to this forum. It's nice to see other girls in their 20s on here. I'm not 5'6 though! Im5'11 300lbs. I've never had medical related issues until the beginning of November when I was told my cholesterol & blood pressure are slightly elavated.

Good luck with your surgeries on the 23rd. I'm just about finished I just got for my sleep study Wednesday. Hopefully I will be scheduled the end of dec or early Jan...

Good luck at your sleep study! I hope it goes better than mine, I'm a VERY light sleeper so I couldn't sleep at all with all the wires and stuff on me. Good luck with scheduling your surgery! We can do it, ladies!!

Ronnie, what were the results of your study if you don't mind me asking. I'm a ridiculously light sleeper as well. I'm so nervous for tomorrow

I too am a carb junkie. I'm also a top chef ( in my mind!) so I love to cook rich carb loaded dishes. The healthy stuff isn't as exciting. But I'm determined to make it exciting. I feel like since I've decided to have the surgery ive been eating like a cow. It's weird I never usually eat this much but now I'm eating huge meals. I'm going to buy some of the protein supplements tomorrow to help me get started on my diet.

Hi everyone!

My name is Jillian and I am 25 years old. I am scheduled for banding on December 23rd (at 7:30am to be precise!). It's been such a long time coming and I'm excited (and nervous) to start my weight loss journey.

I've been struggling with my weight for about six years. I've tried EVERYTHING--Atkins, Nutrisystem, Weight Watchers, etc. I've worked with numerous dieticians and personal trainers only to have short term success. My weight loss would eventually plateau but I'd still be considered obese. It was incredibly frustrating.

I know this is going to be a huge lifestyle change. However, I feel like I need to be proactive NOW and deal with my weight difficulties before they worsen. Luckily, I don't have any medical issues associated with my weight (normal blood pressure, not diabetic, normal cholesterol, etc.) I'm concerned that if I stay at my current weight (5'6" and 271 lbs.) or gain additional weight, I'll eventually have obesity-related health problems in the future. Therefore, I feel like the surgery is a very necessary step in order to get down to a healthy weight.

I look forward to hearing everyone's experiences and sharing my experience as well. :-)

My name is Crystal. I had the lap-band in Jan. 2009. Lost 35 pounds within the first 2 mths. Then I wasnt loseing anymore. So I got checked out and my band had slipped. So I redid my surgery again in Oct.2010.I've lost 31 pounds so far! My doctor is Dr. Madan,he's a great doc.

Hi Crystal-

I'm Kelli. I'm scheduled for surgery on Dec 22. Congrats on your weight loss! Curious to know.. what did they determine that made your band slip? Thanks for the info!

My name is Crystal. I had the lap-band in Jan. 2009. Lost 35 pounds within the first 2 mths. Then I wasnt loseing anymore. So I got checked out and my band had slipped. So I redid my surgery again in Oct.2010.I've lost 31 pounds so far! My doctor is Dr. Madan,he's a great doc.

hi there! i am so happy for you!!!

how was Dr. Atul Madan? i'm scheduled to have my surgery with him but can find little information on him and his experience. Thanks : )

Hello Girls,

I am also in my early 20's and feeling so frustrated! I reciently just got married and I have yo-yod for years! I will force myself onto chicken and rice and nothing that tastes "good" and kick my butt at the gym to lose weight sure but then as soon as i slip up and suddenly i am eating "normally" I gain all of my weight back plus some. I had a belief that i would be able to have the will power to lose my weight if i just pushed myself for my wedding... well i did i pushed and i lost weight and then the month before the wedding i was so stressed i ate and BAM! all my hard work was back on plus some. I am in the begining stages of this lap band thing. I just signed up for the forum today because i feel like i need some support from people who are in the same boat. I am young i dont have kids but im terrified that if i couldnt keep myself healthy for my own wedding what is ever going to motivate me enough and now I am ready to accept that i need help. I have done the trainers the diets and none of it works for long. I am willing to do the work! i just feel like i need a head start just a boost to help me stay on track and keep it going. I dont want to get baby weight in a few years and feel even more trapped in my own body than i do now. I seem to be rambiling but it just feels nice to be able to talk to some people in the same situation. most everyone i have found is older. I hope someone has something that help me make this a little easier.

Thanks so much

ELise