Hello,

My name is Tricia and I am scheduled to have my lapband surgery with Dr. Orris in Tempe, AZ on August 30, 2012. I am so happy that I have made this decision but I am also feeling really impatient and I want it NOW. I return to work tomorrow (I am a teacher) and I really wish I wasn't going back as I look now.

I will turn 32 in a week and I have 2 kids, 6 and 10 months old. My story is that I have always struggled with weight. In the past 8 years I have been between a size 12-20. I haven't "recovered" from either pregnancy, meaning I have never lost all the weight I gained. It is NOT as easy as I thought it would be to lose the baby weight and I have the body type that even to maintain the 256 I am now requires a low calorie diet and lots of exercise. I CANNOT be any bigger than I am now, I just can't.

I am used to dieting and I am excited because the lapband will be the tool I need to actually have the diets work. Any advice for these weeks before my surgery is greatly appreciated. Also, if any more information is needed I am happy to give it.

Hello,

My name is Tricia and I am scheduled to have my lapband surgery with Dr. Orris in Tempe, AZ on August 30, 2012. I am so happy that I have made this decision but I am also feeling really impatient and I want it NOW. I return to work tomorrow (I am a teacher) and I really wish I wasn't going back as I look now.

I will turn 32 in a week and I have 2 kids, 6 and 10 months old. My story is that I have always struggled with weight. In the past 8 years I have been between a size 12-20. I haven't "recovered" from either pregnancy, meaning I have never lost all the weight I gained. It is NOT as easy as I thought it would be to lose the baby weight and I have the body type that even to maintain the 256 I am now requires a low calorie diet and lots of exercise. I CANNOT be any bigger than I am now, I just can't.

I am used to dieting and I am excited because the lapband will be the tool I need to actually have the diets work. Any advice for these weeks before my surgery is greatly appreciated. Also, if any more information is needed I am happy to give it.

congrats on your date is it okay if I add your name to our August Roll Call look for it in the forum you will find band buddies on the same day as you just post your date and I'll add it to the list Good luck

Congrats on your August 30 date. Mine is the same day in Sioux Falls SD and like you I'm growing terribly impatient. The lap band will be the tool in helping me get healthy and live a longer, happier life!

"This Too Shall Pass"