I can't believe surgery day is here tomorrow. I just have this pit in my stomach that I can't get rid of. I keep looking at my list of pros and cons about the band:

Pros:

1. Feel better about self
   
2. Take off weight
   
3. Minimally invasive
   
4. Reversible
   
5. Ok for pregnancy
   
6. Live healthier lifestyle
   

Cons:

1. Worried-slippage, erosion
   
2. Surgery
   
3. Regurgitate food
   
4. Gain weight back
   

But, I just don't know if this is the right decision. Is that wrong so soon to surgery time tomorrow. I have so many doubts and have come this far. I didn't cheat once on my 2 week liquid diet. I don't know if I'm strong enough for this change. I just don't know. Pray for me.

I'll say a prayer. Hang in there. Insurance approved my surgery friday and it's like it isnt real or something. Just not sure anymore. I have the same pro/con list as you. Best of luck to you!!!

PROS:

Live Longer

Live to see your kids grow up

You've tried every other diet or trick known to mankind and none work

Fit into a size 10 or less

Fit into an airplance seat without rubbing shoulders with your neighbor

Go up 10 flights of stairs without keeling over

Hookup with a hot guy

Participate in physical activities like softball, tennis, cycling, hiking, long walks on the beach(with a hot guy)

No longer be a slave to your food addictions

Find a life outside of your love for food

Come on this forum and advise others because you want to give back

Did I mention "Find a hot guy"

nuf said

tmf

Everyone has doubts before surgery, no matter what u are having done, be more concerned about the health issues of not having it done, be scared of the obesity complications u will face if u dont lose wieght ...

Lapband surgery is the least invasive surgery and is a minor operation .. i am sure u will be fine and it sounds like u have the determination to make this band work for you so good luck and let us know how u get on and look forward to the rest of your life being healthy

Best wishes to you and your successful jouney!

My surgery date is Monday, June 25, 2012 - its like Christmas came early for me

Hey- could some one help me figure out why my weight loss ticker doesn't show on my page.

I have it listed to be viewedf public setting but it is not working for me HELP>>>>

To not cheat on a 2 week liquid diet shows extraordinary strength and commitment. I think that you are stronger then you think. Best of luck to you!

I was banded about 6 months ago. BEST. DECISION. EVER. Last December i weighed 225 lbs. , was unhappy in my own skin, tired all the time, wearing a size 18/1x , yada yada yada..................you know what im talking about . Today i weigh 182 and am still losin about a lb or so a week.. My energy is way up, i love the healthier and happier me, and im wearing a size 14 skinny jean ! (Me !!!) The extremely minor problems have been my own fault, , like eating too fast or too big a bite. No big deal . The positives are far outweighing the smaller negitives , which in my case are i cant eat raw broccoli or dry chicken. Um, oh darn................ My surgery was so easy, i went Christmas shopping 3 days after surgery. Other than feeling like i had a bad pulled muscle on my left side, i had no pain. I could go on and on about the positives but you get the message. The only thing you'll regret is not getting banded sooner. JUST DO IT !!!

Thanks so much for your kind words. It's been such a long journey and it's just surreal that tomorrow is the day. I know that having doubts is normal andI just have to pray that everything will be fine. Letting go and putting my life in someone else's hands will be the toughest challenge of my life do far. Good luck to all of you on your continued journey.

You are going to be ok! This is a very safe surgery!

I haven't had mine done yet but will have my date within the next two weeks and am super excited but i'm sure i'll have some butterflies and worry too!

Good luck tomorrow and congratulations on starting a new life! It's going to be so worth it!

Johnathan

Best wishes to you and your successful jouney!

My surgery date is Monday, June 25, 2012 - its like Christmas came early for me

Hey- could some one help me figure out why my weight loss ticker doesn't show on my page.

I have it listed to be viewedf public setting but it is not working for me HELP>>>>

It's on there twice. Maybe you should look at your settings and you have signatures on ignore?

tmf

I felt the same way right up to the time I was on the table. Then for the first two weeks I started to doubt if I made the right decision...here I am 2 months post op and I feel this has been the best decision I have made. It is an adjustment. You have to re-think food and think about your eating triggers. Actually taking time to eat and listen to your body telling you that you are satisfied and not full is a huge learning curve. All the while worrying about getting in enough calories. I have found I don't worry about getting in enough....I concentrate on how my tummy feels and if I have head hunger or tummy hunger. For me the most important thing for the first few weeks was making sure I stayed well hydrated. I didn't feel like eating anyway till about week 4. I can't emphasize chew chew chew and then chew some more before swallowing...then wait in between bites and really listen to your body. Eating out was also a struggle at first since you will eat differently than others. I am to the point of not caring and just taking my time, eat slowly and enjoy each mouthful...and bring home leftovers. Keep posting on the forum as to how you are doing and if you have any concerns. Also make sure you have good communication with your doctor and staff. There are no stupid questions. Take care and I wish you much success.

I did it! Everything went well and feeling fine. Your words of support meant so much. Thanks! Erun

Congratulations and please keep us posted as to how you are doing. Take care of yourself.

so happy to hear everything went well for ya! how was it, any pain afterwards? wishing you the best for the future

Hi-

I would like to ask if anyone did not lose a large amount of weight during the 14 presurgery liquid diet. I onky have 4 more days before my surgery and only down 4 pounds after 11 days on the liquid phase.

I am concerned that my liver won't be smaller in size in order for my doctor to install the band. I spoke with his nurse about only taking 4 pounds off and she told me that typically people lose on average 10-15 pounds on the presurgery diet.

Should I be concerned or is this a sign that I will have trouble losing weight after having the band due to being older (53yrs) and slow metabolism?

I just turned 54 in June and had my surgery April 15th. I was only on the preop diet four days and so didn't lose much before my surgery. My starting weight was 234 and I was still okay on the day of the surgery. I know each person is different but for me everything worked out just fine. My weightloss has been pretty steady since being banded even though like you I was concerned that with my previous weightloss attempts things never really worked or I would be slow to lose. I have started to level out and losing between 1.5 to 2 pounds a week. I had my first fill June 1st (which was painless) and things still seem to be moving along.