Im 23 years old, and have been overweight most of my life. About a year ago my Dr. told me about the Lap band surgery, around 4 months ago I decided to start the surgery process. I just finished my last appointments and having my surgery in 1 month. I am having pre op gitters! Any tips for the pre op weeks?

Congratulations! Check the pre-op forum - you'll find people going through exactly what you will. It's a great place to get support and motivation during that time period. I don't have any tips other than to encourage you to follow your doctors orders to the letter!

Good luck!

_{That is so exciting! During this time you can get used to some of the "band rules". I am thinking of taking small bites and chewing very well. If your doc. gives you a preop diet-follow it carefully. Good luck!}

Congratulations! The first step is admitting that you need the surgery. Now, it is pretty smooth sailing. In my opinion, the pre-op diet is the worst part of the entire process. If you can survive those 2 weeks, or however long your surgeon requires, you will do great! Best of luck to you and keep us all posted!!