My husband and I had decided to put of the band until October.... I thought that I sent ishi (patient facilitator for Dr Kuri) an email with that information. Then she called and left a message on my answering machine saying that the date I wanted was open (the 6th of June!) she sent me all the information and and forms etc. and I'm thinking wait a min. didn't you read my email? so I checked my sent box only to discover that I hadn't sent anything about October. But, I remember writing it! anyway, I told my husband when he got up and lo, he arranged for the money and I GUESS I'LL BE GOING IN 2 WEEKS. That's fast and sorta taking my breath away. I have to do the pre op diet because my dr. requires everyone with a BMI of 45 or above to do it and i'd rather be safe than sorry. I have been amazed at how supportive my husbands had been even though it means he has to work 84hr. weeks. Either he really loves me, or he is really tired of looking at me in this condition......... I think I'll go with the love. tomorrows Sunday dinner will be the last normal meal for a very long time. When I finish here I'm going up to have a Pepsi. How hard has it been to give up pop???? that will be the hardest for me I'm afraid.

My Son sent me a great quote (I don't know who said it but it's good) :confused:

"IF YOU'RE GOING TO DO SOMETHING THAT MATTERS, DO IT WITH ALL YOUR HEART!"

Well, I guess this is "it":nervous Rett

Good luck Rett :confused:

I gave up pop and I'm not even getting banded. I just did it because I realized that I consume about 600cal a day from pop alone.

I've lost 8 pounds in 3 weeks just from letting go of my coke addiction. You can do it!!!

And yes, he LOVES YOU!

:party:

Well, contratulations! Being this soon, you won't really have time to get to nervous. Good for you!:clap2:

Thanks for the positive words.... this is a huge step and this is a wonderful resource. I think it could prove just too horrendous without compasionate, understanding support. It is so amazing that we can come together from all over the world and share our journey. thanks to all, RETT

Well Good Luck to You Rett and welcome to the world of normal weight !

Kiss the Pepsi's goodbye ! not for a long time but forever !

None of it really matters, you are about to enter a very interesting journey. I wish you God's speed, safe journey... keep us in touch

How much do you want to loose Rett?

Congrats Rett! How exciting... that date is around a pretty short corner! Wow! Wishing you a safe journey into Bandland. :confused: