I am getting discouraged while looking at other posts.

I read so much about slippage and rebanding.

I have a $15000 cap on my insurance for weight loss surgery.

What will happen if I do have slippage or need another surgery? I will be stuck

with the cost or with not getting it fixed.

I am also having a tough time with my hunger pains. Well maybe not hunger pains...more like "I want to eat the bad stuff!!!"

I have 7 days left. Keeping my eyes on the big prize.

My kids wanted a pizza the other night. I tried my hardest to stay away. I drank my shake instead.

Then while cleaning up the smell got the best of me. I took a bite. Chewed...and spit it out.

LOL. I laugh because I was able to enjoy the taste.

I need a shock collar. Shock myself everytime I even think about stepping off the path.

I have had so many shakes and chicken patties I want to cry.

LOL. Or laugh deliriously. LOL.

Remember that you'll see a lot more posts complaining of problems with the band than you will successes with it. This is a support forum so you will find more people with problems seeking answers. As for slippage/rebanding, if you treat your band well, you're usually fine, especially if you work with a well qualified surgeon. Follow the rules, don't keep your band too tight, and you'll be fine.

As for the pre-op; good luck and congrats thus far. It IS hard but you can do it! Eye on the prize.

Shock Collar? I would buy one. I lost my hunger after surgery and I am 20 months out and it is only head hunger that I am dealing with now but I will get a handle on that soon.. You can't worry about all the “what ifs”. It will drive you crazy. I was self pay and if something happens to my band I would just have to figure something out but it would work out.

Cheri

Thank you for the advice.

I do know a few people that have had success and a few that have not.

I want to be the success story.

I have kids to live for.

Even if they drive me crazy all of the time.

During my liquid diet I messed up big time and ate a big mac. Right after that I got right back on the train and rode it out to the end! I'm sure a lot of people slip up, it's normal but so worth it in the end.