I received my surgery on 11/21/2011 @5pm. Feeling a lot better than I thought I would. Still fighting the hunger pains and the occasional "kick to the gut" feeling. But the lap band is all worth it if everything comes together like I was told. <crossing fingers> I know I can do this, I just have to stay on track.

Good luck! I get my surgery 12/23/11.

Good luck! I get my surgery 12/23/11.

Mine too!

Welcome to the other side. The next couple weeks are the hard part. I had my surgery a little over a month ago. It gets easier.

Thank you guys for the encouragement! I cheated a little yesterday, it being Thanksgiving and all, but didn't do to bad. Was suppose to still be on a thick liquid diet but cheated and had a bite of turkey, dressing, and pumpkin pie. Funny how all it took was a tiny bite of each and I was DONE! LOL But that's what we have to do, live and learn our limits. Today I'm back on the thick liquids. One thing I can highly suggest is making sure to get some BENEFIBER, it will truly help you with the gut pains you may acquire by day 2-3 due to the sudden diet change and lack of fiber.

GOOD LUCK to you guys too... have faith in yourselves, you CAN do it!

Wow! You are brave chevy! I was banded the same day as you and was waayy to scared to try any turkey. I did however have half a tablespoon of mashed potatoes with a little bit of gravy and just it liquify in my mouth before swallowing. That was all I was willing to attempt. Glad to know you didn't have any bad side effects from the tukey though!

Don't get me wrong "legnarevocredbu", I only had a couple small bite and made sure I chewed to a fine mush, drank very little water with the tiny meal. Took my time and when I was full I stopped. Im very pleased to say after just the few bites I was full. Don't let temptations creep in, stick to your goal. I'm sure there are going to be times ahead when I just feel the urge to cheat again, but remember to do so in moderation (a bite), savor it...slowely and try not to do it very often. That's my plan anyways. Oh and THANKS... I'm trying very hard on this.

So excited for you! My surgery is Dec. 14th!!!

Thank you Msfotobug, I love and need the encouragement! Good luck with your surgery, just remember to be patient.