Hello all,

I am glad I found this support group and wish I would have done so sooner. I am coming the the end of a very long road for me which actually just starts at another long road really.

It has taken me 14 months to get my surgery date. With seeing a dietician, psychologist, cardiologist and getting all the lab and tests done (thankfully I work at a hospital so I was able to get a lot of the radiology and cardio work done there). It is finally here. I start my liquid diet on Monday and then a week from that, the surgery.

I have already committed myself to living healthier. I get up at 5:00 am and hit the gym before heading work at least 3 days week. I am ready to make this happen. But I will admit to being nervous. I have never been put under before and that freaks me out a bit.

So far I have lost 35 lbs already and I am thinking of the lap band as the tool to get me to my goal.

The lap band was never about vanity to me. I never had a issue being the "big guy" and was always somewhat healthy despite my weight. Well that was all good until 2005 and I was diagnosed with Diabetes. That was my wake up call. Being in my 30's and having to be put in multiple medications and a injectable wasn't sitting right with me. Being the youngest guy in my "Living with Diabetes" classes. I knew something had to change.

I have always been a foodie. I love good food. Who doesn't. So knowing that this disease is taking away something I love pisses me off but it is what it is. I just want to be healthy, I just want to not be on so many meds. I just want to be able to buy clothes where ever I want and not just at the "Big Guy" stores.

So tonight. My last Saturday night of my former self. I will eat, drink and be merry. I will have a steak, have my scotch and be done with it for a while. Monday starts my new chapter.

Thanks for reading.

Hey there! I'm also having my surgery on the 9th, and I am scared out of my mind ! My story is not quite as interesting....My BMI is 32 but I have other health issues. I was able to lose weight but only with serious diet and exercise. After I hurt my back last year, the exercise had to stop and the weight came back. Anyway, I am petrified of not the surgery, but after. I am afraid of being nauseous and throwing up all the time. I start my liquid diet on Monday and am committed, but wishing I could lose my weight and keep it off a different way.

Good luck to you and keep us posted on your success !!

Etti

Hello all,

I am glad I found this support group and wish I would have done so sooner. I am coming the the end of a very long road for me which actually just starts at another long road really.

It has taken me 14 months to get my surgery date. With seeing a dietician, psychologist, cardiologist and getting all the lab and tests done (thankfully I work at a hospital so I was able to get a lot of the radiology and cardio work done there). It is finally here. I start my liquid diet on Monday and then a week from that, the surgery.

I have already committed myself to living healthier. I get up at 5:00 am and hit the gym before heading work at least 3 days week. I am ready to make this happen. But I will admit to being nervous. I have never been put under before and that freaks me out a bit.

So far I have lost 35 lbs already and I am thinking of the lap band as the tool to get me to my goal.

The lap band was never about vanity to me. I never had a issue being the "big guy" and was always somewhat healthy despite my weight. Well that was all good until 2005 and I was diagnosed with Diabetes. That was my wake up call. Being in my 30's and having to be put in multiple medications and a injectable wasn't sitting right with me. Being the youngest guy in my "Living with Diabetes" classes. I knew something had to change.

I have always been a foodie. I love good food. Who doesn't. So knowing that this disease is taking away something I love pisses me off but it is what it is. I just want to be healthy, I just want to not be on so many meds. I just want to be able to buy clothes where ever I want and not just at the "Big Guy" stores.

So tonight. My last Saturday night of my former self. I will eat, drink and be merry. I will have a steak, have my scotch and be done with it for a while. Monday starts my new chapter.

Thanks for reading.

Hello all,

I am glad I found this support group and wish I would have done so sooner. I am coming the the end of a very long road for me which actually just starts at another long road really.

It has taken me 14 months to get my surgery date. With seeing a dietician, psychologist, cardiologist and getting all the lab and tests done (thankfully I work at a hospital so I was able to get a lot of the radiology and cardio work done there). It is finally here. I start my liquid diet on Monday and then a week from that, the surgery.

I have already committed myself to living healthier. I get up at 5:00 am and hit the gym before heading work at least 3 days week. I am ready to make this happen. But I will admit to being nervous. I have never been put under before and that freaks me out a bit.

So far I have lost 35 lbs already and I am thinking of the lap band as the tool to get me to my goal.

The lap band was never about vanity to me. I never had a issue being the "big guy" and was always somewhat healthy despite my weight. Well that was all good until 2005 and I was diagnosed with Diabetes. That was my wake up call. Being in my 30's and having to be put in multiple medications and a injectable wasn't sitting right with me. Being the youngest guy in my "Living with Diabetes" classes. I knew something had to change.

I have always been a foodie. I love good food. Who doesn't. So knowing that this disease is taking away something I love pisses me off but it is what it is. I just want to be healthy, I just want to not be on so many meds. I just want to be able to buy clothes where ever I want and not just at the "Big Guy" stores.

So tonight. My last Saturday night of my former self. I will eat, drink and be merry. I will have a steak, have my scotch and be done with it for a while. Monday starts my new chapter.

Thanks for reading.

Welcome to Lap Band Talk and good luck with your surgery. I am about 10 days banded and doing well. You will too. I had to get cardiac clearance also and usually have pretty high blood pressure. When I visit the DR office for some reason my blood pressure s always higher than usual (nerves I guess). The morning of the surgery I just knew they would refuse to ooperate becasue I thought my blood pressure would be so high. However I guess I just knew the band surgery was going to help me because my blood pressure was 120 over 80 which is lower than I have had in a year.

Glad you are here and keep on posting!

Good luck to you!!! You're doing great with the weight loss already!!!

Keep us posted!!!

Hello all,

I am glad I found this support group and wish I would have done so sooner. I am coming the the end of a very long road for me which actually just starts at another long road really.

It has taken me 14 months to get my surgery date. With seeing a dietician, psychologist, cardiologist and getting all the lab and tests done (thankfully I work at a hospital so I was able to get a lot of the radiology and cardio work done there). It is finally here. I start my liquid diet on Monday and then a week from that, the surgery.

I have already committed myself to living healthier. I get up at 5:00 am and hit the gym before heading work at least 3 days week. I am ready to make this happen. But I will admit to being nervous. I have never been put under before and that freaks me out a bit.

So far I have lost 35 lbs already and I am thinking of the lap band as the tool to get me to my goal.

The lap band was never about vanity to me. I never had a issue being the "big guy" and was always somewhat healthy despite my weight. Well that was all good until 2005 and I was diagnosed with Diabetes. That was my wake up call. Being in my 30's and having to be put in multiple medications and a injectable wasn't sitting right with me. Being the youngest guy in my "Living with Diabetes" classes. I knew something had to change.

I have always been a foodie. I love good food. Who doesn't. So knowing that this disease is taking away something I love pisses me off but it is what it is. I just want to be healthy, I just want to not be on so many meds. I just want to be able to buy clothes where ever I want and not just at the "Big Guy" stores.

So tonight. My last Saturday night of my former self. I will eat, drink and be merry. I will have a steak, have my scotch and be done with it for a while. Monday starts my new chapter.

Thanks for reading.

Hey there! I'm also having my surgery on the 9th, and I am scared out of my mind ! My story is not quite as interesting....My BMI is 32 but I have other health issues. I was able to lose weight but only with serious diet and exercise. After I hurt my back last year, the exercise had to stop and the weight came back. Anyway, I am petrified of not the surgery, but after. I am afraid of being nauseous and throwing up all the time. I start my liquid diet on Monday and am committed, but wishing I could lose my weight and keep it off a different way.

Good luck to you and keep us posted on your success !!

Etti

Good luck also

I also hate being nauseous. I haven't thrown up in over 20 years. I don't plan on doing it soon. I think the key is that we really need to listen to our bodies. If we listen, it will let us know when to stop.

You will do fine. And since our surgery dates are the same, please let me know your progress. Would be nice to compare notes

Hello all,

I am glad I found this support group and wish I would have done so sooner. I am coming the the end of a very long road for me which actually just starts at another long road really.

It has taken me 14 months to get my surgery date. With seeing a dietician, psychologist, cardiologist and getting all the lab and tests done (thankfully I work at a hospital so I was able to get a lot of the radiology and cardio work done there). It is finally here. I start my liquid diet on Monday and then a week from that, the surgery.

I have already committed myself to living healthier. I get up at 5:00 am and hit the gym before heading work at least 3 days week. I am ready to make this happen. But I will admit to being nervous. I have never been put under before and that freaks me out a bit.

So far I have lost 35 lbs already and I am thinking of the lap band as the tool to get me to my goal.

The lap band was never about vanity to me. I never had a issue being the "big guy" and was always somewhat healthy despite my weight. Well that was all good until 2005 and I was diagnosed with Diabetes. That was my wake up call. Being in my 30's and having to be put in multiple medications and a injectable wasn't sitting right with me. Being the youngest guy in my "Living with Diabetes" classes. I knew something had to change.

I have always been a foodie. I love good food. Who doesn't. So knowing that this disease is taking away something I love pisses me off but it is what it is. I just want to be healthy, I just want to not be on so many meds. I just want to be able to buy clothes where ever I want and not just at the "Big Guy" stores.

So tonight. My last Saturday night of my former self. I will eat, drink and be merry. I will have a steak, have my scotch and be done with it for a while. Monday starts my new chapter.

Thanks for reading.

My date is May 11. I'm so excited about it. I can't believe I'm actually going to lose weight. For so many years I've dieted, lost a little and got stuck. I was so frustrated. I thought about this for two years and kept researching things on line then decided to go for it as of last fall. Looking foward to hearing from everyone for the thoughts, experiences, hints, all of it.

Hey there, please keep in touch. We can be banding buddies. I am scared, but will face this head on. I will support you if you want. I live in NY, have a supportive hubby and 5 kids, but they aren't going through this...let me know, we are 1 week out from surery tomorrow,,uuuggghhhh !! liquid diet starts tom for me, woo hoo. I am committed, so just need support, Be in touch k ???

Good luck also

I also hate being nauseous. I haven't thrown up in over 20 years. I don't plan on doing it soon. I think the key is that we really need to listen to our bodies. If we listen, it will let us know when to stop.

You will do fine. And since our surgery dates are the same, please let me know your progress. Would be nice to compare notes

You have my support I to am starting my liquid diet today. So far so good but again, it is only 9 AM

Hey there, please keep in touch. We can be banding buddies. I am scared, but will face this head on. I will support you if you want. I live in NY, have a supportive hubby and 5 kids, but they aren't going through this...let me know, we are 1 week out from surery tomorrow,,uuuggghhhh !! liquid diet starts tom for me, woo hoo. I am committed, so just need support, Be in touch k ???