getting banded jan 4.... getting a little nervous. Im looking forward to fitting into regular clothes again. Im tired all the time, but who wouldnt be tired carrying around an extra 100 pounds everywhere they go. I start my pre op diet on 12/28....

I know what you mean. I am having surgery on Jan 3rd and as time goes by I get more and more nervous. I keep trying to focus on my original reason for the surgery and what it will fill like living without all the restrictions being fat gives you. It will be a hard couple of weeks for us but we can make it.

Also getting banded Jan 3rd!

Today is day 5 of the pre-op diet, and its just now starting to get easier. It's been hard having to go to holiday parties and be surrounded by food and not be able to eat any of it (yesterday there were bagels and lox on my dining table, a huge test of my willpower to not eat any!).

I'm excited to ring in the new year (sans alcohol, unfortunately) knowing that the year will be filled with weight-loss accomplishments.

Good luck to the rest of the January bandsters, and happy holidays!

my surgery is jan 4th excited but nervous as well. i been on my pre op diet for 5 days now and its been tough especially today being xmas kinda depressing seeing all the food and everyone so excited to eat but i tried to keep focus and not think negatively. good luck all and happy holidays.

Hello January Bandsters! My surgery is Jan 5th. I have been on a liquid diet since Dec 17th. I started a week early by mistake and didn't want to stop and start over again. It feels like it's getting harder for me...getting physically hungry more often. I lost 10lbs but I thought it would have been more after all this time. I am getting really nervous..i had my pre op appt today which was a breeze but now I'm like "wow..am I ready for this?"

I'm getting banded on Jan 4th also. I feel more at ease as the day gets closer, so I am thankful for that, but I think I am looking forward to being done with these shakes! I will have to admit when I saw the latest People at the news stand I felt that slight doubt of why can't I just lose the weight on my own.( The issue has the stories of people who have lost weight without surgery). I am confident that i am making the right decision.

Greetings!

I'm getting banded 5 January. I just started my pre-op clear liquids, so it surprised me that everyone here has been on liquids for so long. Is it just based on doc's preference?

I have to say these protein shakes are not the best. I don't want sweet I think I want meat! lol I have been on the preop diet almost 5 days now and am realizing how food was such a big part of my life. Everytime my husband says,"Whats for dinner?" I get alittle excited only to realize I cant eat. Wow. That really sounds pathetic. I am such a emotional eater. I know I only have till tuesday for surgery so that is what is pushing me on. Plus all you others that keep posting feelings like your reading my mind. Its nice to no your not alone.