I started my journey January 21, 2013, weighing in at 326!! (my highest weight ever!!) That is when I made the decision to do the LapBand even though my insurance will not pay anything bariatric. TOTAL SELF PAY HERE!! I had my first consult Feburary 19th. I weighed in then at 320. YAY!! 6 whole pounds off!! I am going to have the LapBand with Plication (iBand). I have tried to research everything about LapBand on the interent. Horror and success stories, diets, exercise, advice, ect. I am soo committed to this working!! I had my nutrition and physc consults on March 5 (weighing in at 314.6)) YAY ME!! Surgery date is set for March 18. Cannot wait.

So now I am on the liquid diet. I was told to have 3 protein shakes per day, 1 can of soup (any kind), and 1-2 snacks per day (jello, popsicles, etc). I am having a very DIFFICULT time with all of it. UGH>>>its not that I am even that hungry, I am just consumed with the thought of food. I even started smoking...which is horrible I know!! Food has been my every thought for so long, that now that I am on liquids, it is so very hard!!

Can anyone give me some advice?? Or pointers?? Or encouragement?? They said if I am not total compliant with my diet they doctor can tell when he opens me up and can refuse the surgery!! HELP ME!!!

Drink as much water as you can.

Congrats on your decision to get the lap band. I am a newbie myself as of Feb 21. Let me just say I highly doubt your doctor will turn you away after making the incisions. A bit more advice just follow what they say for pre op. I personally did not have to follow a diet plan pre op but I do have one post op and it is tough for me knowing how much of a junk food addict I am. Good news tho, I an 15lbs down in that short time and I feel great. I have a long way to go but I can do it and so can u. The first step is realizing your are uncomfortable and the second step is taking action. You are on the right track. I wish you well with your surgery. Keep me posted. Trust me everything will be fine. After surgery you won't want to eat bit a few weeks into it those hunger pains come back and I say get up and do something, but don't give in.

Thank you!! I already felt better just asking for help!! LOL. Helps to talk to someone who can understand!!