:nervousHi,

I am having lapband surgery on Nov. 16. Meeting with dietician on Nov. 2.

I am from the Odessa area, just north of Tampa, Fl. I'm scared silly and need encourage! Has anyone had surgery done by Dr. W. Aguila? Do you starve before and after surgery? I cook Sunday dinner every week for my family, How do you handle that? Do you feel deprived all the time?

help,

jan

I've never starved since surgery. I do have head hunger sometimes but it's much better. After your surgery and you get a good fill you will not obsess about food at all. I had mine done in Mexico so I'm not familiar with your surgeon, sorry. As far as cooking on Sundays, I do that as well, for my family and new granddaughter and you can still taste a little of everything but you just won't be able to hold much. It's enjoyable because food is just not what it use to be. Good luck, keep us informed.

Thanks for the quick reply. I'm really nervous, but I know I need to do this. I have many health problems which are worsening because of my wt. I have a 4 mt old grandson and I love to play and care for him. I don't want to lose any time w/my family.

Do you live in the Tampa area? It sounds like you are doing great!

talk to you soon,

jan

I have not used Dr Aguila....I had surgery in Dalton, GA as I lived up that way when I had surgery by Dr. Ponce (he's wonderful) and now I follow up with Dr Grossbard in Zephyrhills....he's great too! :tsk:

My only liquid fast was one day before surgery...then for 3 weeks after. I did not have true stomach hunger too often. You will feel somewhat deprived in the liquid phase and it really is mental!!! You will be "full" MUCH faster with less food/liquid.

I eat about 1/2 cup of food per meal. It is MORE than enough most meals. If I am still hungry then I will eat another bite or so....but that's all and most of the time I don't have to have the extra bite...it's my head and I have to make sure....so instead of asking myself if I am full....I ask "Am I still hungry?" This was a whole new way of thinking for me personally.

Big meals become a time of socializing and not about the food...I eat less and talk more!! Lookout family!!!

God Bless,

Melody

Banded 3/20/06 -89lbs

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