I am having lap band in 8 days! I am so exicted. I have read and read and read all the things to do and don't do. I have practiced chewing and taking small bites and even have pretty much stoped drinking at meal time. I know I can do this but today I woke up and have pretty much been in panic mode. I have cried twice and I am not a cry baby. What is wrong with me? I think I am scared that all the money (all out of pocket) will be wasted because I will fail this as I have every other time I have tried to loose weight. I need to pull it together! Also not a big fan of the liver reduction diet.

dont worry all will go well ill be praying for success in your surgery . I had reservations last minute and decided this is a tool to assist me in my journey which its all about sacrifice . tHIS DECISION IS UNDER OUR CONTROL AND WILL BE WORTH IT. IVE LOST WEIGHT ALREADY AND PREOP DIET WILL SOON PASS > MY BLESSIMNGS TO YOU. jUST KNOW YOUR NOT ALONE IN THIS JOURNEY. tHIS SITE HAS HELPED ME EMOTIONALLY WHICH WAS SURPRISING AND ALLEVIATING .yOUR NOT ALONE !!!!

It's ok, I freaked out too. Especially the last few nights before surgery, it was before I was active on this site so I was desperate for someone to understand my anxiety and frustrations. So feel free to talk it out on here as much as you need to.

All of us were probably afraid of failing like we've all done before. I think it's safe to say that all of us have failed at dieting, if not we wouldn't be here, and every single one of us have taken the same chance by having the surgery. None of us knew for sure if we'd succeed of fail terribly. I'm 9 months post-op and so far I think it was worth the chance. But you have to be ready for the change, and it is a big change but it's a gradual one, not an over night one. Over time you and your band will work together. I spent many nights crying and freaking out about giving up my favorite foods, failing like I did at so many other "diets", on top of all the other worries with having surgery in general, but I've made it this far, so far lol. Luckily my insurance paid all but $500, if they didn't I wouldn't have had my surgery. So I definitely understand you freaking out about the money. Look at it as an investment for the rest of your life. Down the road it may even save you on future medical expenses that would have been caused by weight. Try to calm down (I know it's difficult right now) and take a breath, keep your eye on the prize and you'll be amazed by the changes that are to come. Good luck to you!

Stay calm, this will be the best decision you ever made! Just follow your doctor and nutritionist's directions. They know what they are talking about. Think about how great you will feel! I had surgery 6/27 and I am already off my BP and cholesterol medicines! I was very nervous too, but I went in for surery at around 5 am and was home by 3 pm!

If you have any questions, please contact me!

I'm nervous also. I just started this journey. I'm on a 3 month plan with my insurance company and have 2 months left of it. My case worker said I should be approved to have surgery at the beginning of December. As silly as it sounds I was upset because I figured out with schedules it would be the week before Christmas. I was like I my goodness I'll have to start December off on the liquid pre-surgery diet and then not even get to eat "Christmas Dinner". My husband even said, but you'll miss all your favorite holiday food. Then, it hit me.......isn't that why I got to the wait I am now? I didn't realize before now my connection with food and how it is literally taking my life from me. I started thinking of all the Mt. Dew's I've hid from people so they didn't realize how much of the stuff I really drink, and my poor kids. I drop one son off at school and immediately go to Sonic's or Arby's for breakfast. My 4 year old said to me 2 days ago.....'I hate Arby's. Why are you always taking me here." As lame as it sounds I broke down. I am finally starting to "get it". What I'm doing to myself and my family. I also, always put them first for everything. I am now putting myself first. I've wanted to do this for 2 years, but felt ashamed of it. Now, I'm over it and know this is what I need. It's not for everyone, but I've been researching and secretly wanting this for 2 years. I'm a pretty smart gal. If in the past 2 years I still think something is what I need,,,,,,then I NEED THIS. I'm petrified, but am ready for the challange.......(side note) the biggest thing worrying me right this second is the pre-op liquid diet.....Hang in there and keep us updated on your progress.

I am having lap band in 8 days! I am so exicted. I have read and read and read all the things to do and don't do. I have practiced chewing and taking small bites and even have pretty much stoped drinking at meal time. I know I can do this but today I woke up and have pretty much been in panic mode. I have cried twice and I am not a cry baby. What is wrong with me? I think I am scared that all the money (all out of pocket) will be wasted because I will fail this as I have every other time I have tried to loose weight. I need to pull it together! Also not a big fan of the liver reduction diet.

There is nothing wrong with you. If you were not nervous then you should be worried. This is a change of lifestyle and eatting habits for the rest of your life.

About the liver reduction diet...I was on it for 2 weeks prior to my surgery. Ask about eatting Beans on it, it was the only way I was able to stay on it.

I am having lap band in 8 days! I am so exicted. I have read and read and read all the things to do and don't do. I have practiced chewing and taking small bites and even have pretty much stoped drinking at meal time. I know I can do this but today I woke up and have pretty much been in panic mode. I have cried twice and I am not a cry baby. What is wrong with me? I think I am scared that all the money (all out of pocket) will be wasted because I will fail this as I have every other time I have tried to loose weight. I need to pull it together! Also not a big fan of the liver reduction diet.

It's perfectly natural that you are getting emotional - you are having a major surgical procedure done. That's not to make you more nervous, just that your feelings are justified. Have you had psychological counseling? That's an important component to preparing for your procedure. Good luck, you'll be just fine!

Okay so day three of the liquid diet and its getting a little better but I have had a headace all day. Stress is also better. I just keep telling myself I am worth it. I am!

Hi Im a Newbie to this board Im a female and Im 32. Had a horrible first experience with a doctor today in the Valley who some of you have mentioned, Didnt enjoy that my whole visit with the actual doctor was five minutes. Im also trying to look for other doctors, have any of you had this experience or did you pick the first doctor you saw? Thanks for your help!