I'm Scott. I'm from Statesville, NC, and my surgery is June 14th.

I'm 52-and-a-half and started out at 383 pounds. My diabetes had become largely uncontrolled, and weight loss surgery was strongly recommended by my internist.

I, truthfully, didn't think much beyond the Lap Band because I've got some hang-ups about having my anatomy rearranged.

My supporting cast includes my folks, my wife, four kids, and two grand kids. My oldest has concerns about a foreign object being implanted into my body. Given the poisons I've crammed into my system over the course of 35 years, I figure a little surgical composite and silicone would probably be a couple of the tamer things I've ever taken on.

I started my pre-op diet back on the 20th. I did ok, I reckon, for the first three days. Since then, I've been, pretty much, off the rails.

I have a very physically and mentally taxing job and being sick-hungry is not only unpleasant, but a distraction I cannot afford.

I have, however, managed to keep it together enough to lose ten pounds. That, one could say, is the good news.

I've one more day for any solid food. Friday is the beginning of a 100% liquid diet. Frankly, a good, old-fashioned apocalypse could be very timely right now.

My beloved bride has been very supportive and very patient. My two youngest have been quite patient also. They're in better shape than me.

Two weeks and counting...

I don't suppose bourbon is part of a liquid diet.

​congratulations!!! The band is the best thing I have ever done for me. I can move better and I have 3 grandsons 6 months, 5 years and 13 years. Before the band, I wasn't so great for moving, like walking around a zoo. Now I can walk the whole zoo without resting every few hundred feet.

Having support at home is #1!!!!!!!!!!!! You have a wonderful wife. I have a wonderful husband, he even goes to my monthly support groups with me.

​Welcome to the best site for learning and asking questions.

Welcome!

Welcome and good luck!

Congratulations! Keep chugging along and it'll be here before you know it. I chewed a lot of gum on my pre-op diet and drank a lot of black coffee.

A shot of tequila on a Friday night might be OK? I know it's worked for me. I'm sure bourbon could work for you too?

tmf

Congratulations! Keep chugging along and it'll be here before you know it. I chewed a lot of gum on my pre-op diet and drank a lot of black coffee.

I'm not real hip to coffee, but I'll definitely give the gum thing a ride.

Thanks.

Welcome Scott !!

This is a great site for information.

Please feel free to e-mail me if you have any questions. I have free long distance and would be happy to chat with you on the phone.

Tom, Toronto

Banded July 6 06

Wt. Loss: 156 lbs

tomander@bell.net

Wishing you the best of luck!!! This is the best thing that I've done for myself and I've only been banded 4 weeks!!! But I notice a different in my weight loss, blood pressure normal, I have more energy....you can do this!

Good luck!!

Many thanks to all y'all for the kind sentiments.

hi and welcome

this is a great place to be for support

congrats on your upcoming surgery

The pre op and initial post op times were the most challenging for me.

Remember that this is a journey, and not an event. This site has a wealth of information and positive support. The only dumb question is the one you want an answer to and do not ask...

Best wishes as you begin your journey...