Hi everyone in the Cannuck site ,I'm being banded in early Febuary in Dr.Coburn's clinic in Toronto and I'm really happy and more and more scared as well , but I need you guys all to be aware how much help you'

ve been.Wow it feels like 3/4 the questions I've thought of you answered without me having to make a call to anyone,you see I've been lurking around for about 2 months (some of you I could have to my home for coffee and I would feel I knew you forever,of course you'd be wondering why you were in this stranger's house on the East Coast..hehehe).Anyhow,I'm just learning this whole computor chat thing too so bear with me.

Three new friends, Welcome

Hello all of you new comers! You are absolutely right about the great information you will find here. I had my consultation with my surgeon last Friday and had very few questions to ask him, because I already knew it from the website. Hope you hang around for awhile.

Joan

Do you guys remember if you spent your presurgery time overeating like crazy? I feel like I'm continuously grazing almost like i'm afraid I'll never eat again after being banded:hungry: whats up with that? Also do you enjoy food as much afterwards or does it just become nessesary to live?Thanks for your advice it really helps.

It's called the "last supper" syndrome astrotoes, and no you are not alone!!!! I am doing the same thing!

yup....most ppl go thru that phase prior to surgery Astrotoes....I had a lot of "last meals".....in anticipation....

Yes, you will still enjoy your food post-op.....likely even moreso. It's an adjustment tho. I still get sad/disappointed that I can't eat more of a good meal...but I do enjoy the amounts and food that I do eat.

OH YA!!!! It was 'bring it on' time.:hungry: :hungry: :hungry: :hungry: !!!

Perfectly normal, not neccesaraly good to do, but perfectly normal.

I did experience frustration with (out) bingeing after being banded. It was probably the worst about 1 month later for a couple of months. It was however spuratic and coming here always helped with the venting. Even though I would be lying if I told you I never felt like tieing into a pizza. When you start to feel real good, and the pounds are coming off, it is way easier. I also find that for the most part I enjoy food more. I enjoy the flavours and the atmosphere, etc... Probably because we have no choice but to take our time and chew, chew, chew. We are forced to enjoy it, lol. Hope that helps.

Thanks guys,I hope to get a handle on it soon,but I still get sad at the thought on not being able to scarf down 3 or so lobster and a couple of beer....mmmm my favorite.The smart side of my brain knows this is'nt working for me and something needs to happen,but the other side(sometimes feels larger)panics.

Just remember astrotoes, you'll still get to enjoy your lobster and beer. You just won't feel gross after, and you'll look real good eating it!!

Hi Everyone and welcome. I've been lurking lately too instead of joining in. Being banded is quite a journey. It is great having so many friends in bandland.

Don't be a stranger Nancyc!!!....and let us all know how you are doin'!

Good luck newbies! Good luck from Green.

Do you guys remember if you spent your presurgery time overeating like crazy? I feel like I'm continuously grazing almost like i'm afraid I'll never eat again after being banded:hungry: whats up with that? Also do you enjoy food as much afterwards or does it just become nessesary to live?Thanks for your advice it really helps.

I did the whole Last Supper thing for a week before I got banded. :hungry: :hungry: :hungry: :hungry: :welldone:

I did the whole Last Supper thing for a week before I got banded. :hungry: :hungry: :hungry: :hungry: :welldone:

I totally know what you mean. I have been on the farewell tour since about Christmas. Everyday for lunch I'm thinking "where wont I be able to go again" I am lining up new homes for my "Buy 12 donairs, get one free" card as I dont think I will finish it in time.

It is really weird, but Jan. 24, when I start Optifast by body is going to go into a state of shock. I gotta get it out of my system.

People I work with are making New Years resolutions to eat better, meanwhile I have been a human garbage can lately.

Andrew

Hi There Gaffer, did you say the 24th? Thats when I start too,where are you being banded at? I will be at Dr. Coboun's clinic on Feb 7th .Maybe we'll become bandits the same day:bandit .

Oh yes the last supper syndrome, I was so tired of gorging I couldn't wait for the pre-op diet.