Hello everyone ! I'm new to the lap band process my first appointment is Friday and I meet with the nutritionist tomorrow. I am trying to lose weight on my own before my surgery just to get in the swing of things and I am failing miserably I feel like such a loser. I try so hard to control my eating but It's really hard some days I do go other I don't. I do however get to the gym atleast THREE times a week it's kind of hard I have 3 jobs and a four month old. sorry just needed to let this out thanks for listening

:just keep on trying...the fact your reaching out is a plus.....this site and all the people on here are soooo helpfull and supportive......you can do it.....hugs

Three jobs, a baby and you still get to the gym three times a week! I am impressed. You are going to to rock this band.

thank you both for your kind words I def plan

on rocking the band ! I'm ready !!

Just try to take it slow. We all get very excited when we make the dicision to get the band and jump in with both feet first. You are smart to start making changes now so it doesn't feel as if everything changes at one time. Just remember for some the inability to stay on a strict diet is the reason they seek the band. If you are one of those individuals, then you are just repeating the same problem that you have had all along. So don't beat yourself up about it. Try changing just one thing a week. Stop drinking sodas, start making sure you are getting 70g of Protein every day, start cutting out bad carbs, .....if you do these things one at a time you might not feel as if you are dieting so much...but just making life style changes.

I will also tell you, from my personal experience....I wish I would have exbraced the high protein/ low carb thing a long time ago. Before surgery. I think I might have been able to keep a lot of weight off years ago. I know for some people it hasn't been as sucessful, but for me...my body loves it!! And responds well.

Even the Protein shakes...as much as I don't "love" the way they taste, they sure do help with hunger. They may be something worth trying before you get the band as well.

Good luck...if you eve need to talk, just inbox me.

Ask your doctor if they require meetings with a psychologist who specializes in eating disorders. If not ask for a referral and go on your own. In my first consult I said "I am the healthiest eating fat person I know!" My problem was mindless eating of my "trigger foods". I would have no less then 3 open bags of low fat crackers, chips, etc in my house at any given time (and I live alone). I would rationalize they were low fat (or low suger like reduced cal. ice cream). I would use this as an excuse to eat more since it was "reduced calorie". I would eat however half a bag of crackers or chips at a time.

As for food choices if you would be embarrased for your doctor to see something don't buy it! Probably the biggest piece of advice I could give you both pre and post op is to plan your food in advance. When I don't plan is when I get into trouble. If you don't bring an apple, Protein shake, Protein Bar along you are more likely to buy unhealthy Snacks.

Waiting patiently & Honk speak words of wisdom. Good luck!