Hello from Becky Jane

I am scheduled for surgery September 19 - well, penciled in until the insurance company approves the coverage. Now that I've decided to have the lap-band, the wait seems a bit long. I did all my preliminary tests and procedures to qualify before I decided to go with the surgery. Medically I qualify, my primary doctor says I'm a good candidate, but I'm waiting.

So how can I best use the time while I wait?

I've tried to separate drinking from eating - biggest problem is with those that can't contemplate NOT having Water with their meals - like family and waitresses.

I've been trying to find non-dairy options for post-surgery as dairy does NOT get along with my digestive tract. My latest attempt: Tofu chocolate banana pudding. Without sweeteners, but using a banana to conteract the bitterness of cocoa powder. So is 1/4 of a banana in a serving 'too much' sugars for post op?

I'm trying to develop more discipline with exercise. Very hard behaviors to break and change!

I'm seeing a therapist for eating disorders - to try to understand my relationship with food.

What else would you suggest?

Becky Jane