I was finally approved for surgery. I was so happy. I went thru all the pre-op testing and was fine. Got my surgery date and freaked out. The liquid diet was no problem...because I could only drink water or eat the SF popsicles, because I was so nervous. I postponed because of all the PB talk and foamies and sliming. I was 210 now down to 200 because of liquid diet and my nerves.

I actually gained weight so I could qualify for this surgery. No joke. I worry that I will be only be able to eat 2 tablespoons like some of these posts. That is just not normal. Shouldn't the goal be to eat A single portion of something, you know what the label says is a portion, and be satisfied. Not a couple of bites and then get a golf ball or PB.

I would just like to be 150, just normal. I can't make up my mind to do this, because I'm too scared that I won't be able to eat like normal, average weight people do.

Also, I love to eat out. I mean love love love. The surgeon and dietician said that we should order an appetizer without throwing up. But, from the posts ive read, no one could even finish that. Maybe I'm looking at this the wrong way but...one of my questions to the surgeon was...So instead of eating 4 pieces of pizza I could eat just one and feel full. Or maybe just eat a kids happy meal and be full. Honestly, if I couldn't work up to eating those foods, I won't have the surgery. I know its horrible to think that way, but its true for me.

So, what does everyone think, am I really ready for this surgery. I don't know anyone personally who has had the surgery. So, I feel really lost. Thanks for any replies and/or comments.

All of the terminology is on "stickies", but to save you time and more frustration:

PB is a "productive burp" the pouch found something disagreeable or is too full so it rejects either a little or a lot and you uurp it back up. It is a phlegmy, chewed mess but so much better than vomit. Stomach acid usually does not get into the pouch.

SLIMING is what happens when you get a "golfball". The body makes mucousy saliva and lots of it to try to lubricate the stomach. If you swallow this "slime" it usually becomes a PB. Best advice with sliming is to spit and put something hot on your sternum.

Randi - Here is a thread that talks about PB's and sliming. I started the thread because I didn't know either. Hope it helps.

http://lapbandtalk.com/showthread.php?t=17625

You've got to realize that this is your thing...you control your band and the effects. In reality, you have to make the decision to commit yourself to this procedure. You've already gone this far...you should do well. The sliming and PBing is what you can control with making the right food choices and with taking your time to eat.

Just let go and let GOD...he'll see you through it all.

Dee