So I went to the four-hour Kaiser Richmond orientation meeting and it left me feeling pretty freaked out. And I guess it should - this surgery should not be undertaken lightly. But what scared more than the thought of having a foriegn body surgically inserted was the thought of giving up my old buddy food. Food...such a steadfast friend. Always there for me. Always comforting.

So now I am worried that I am not a good candidate. I'm afraid I will abuse the tool so I don't have to break up with my good friend. I am having a lot of stress just thinking about the *pre-op* diet! I am worried that I cannot do this and I will be miserable. And maybe (probably?) I am a food addict, destined to a life sentence in food-jail*.

Anyone else ever felt this way? How did you fare?

Tracy

*Thanks for the new term, Bandista

Edited March 3, 201412 yr by Cairobat

Hi all,

I'm over at the VGS forum now (can't get lap band), and I wanted to say that I started the super scary pre-op diet a little over a week ago. It's not so bad! I actually have not been truly hungry at all! I have had a few small fights with "head hunger", but so far I have won each battle. This is pretty huge!

Thanks for the support! Health & happiness to all!

Hi all,

I'm over at the VGS forum now (can't get lap band), and I wanted to say that I started the super scary pre-op diet a little over a week ago. It's not so bad! I actually have not been truly hungry at all! I have had a few small fights with "head hunger", but so far I have won each battle. This is pretty huge!

Thanks for the support! Health & happiness to all!

Pre op diet blows, doesn't it? I had to do three weeks. I wanted to take on my surgeon! Hang in there, Before you know it, it will be your surgery day and it will be done. Good luck!