I am now one month away from being banded so I decided to start my own journal/blog to chronicle this adventure.

Last night I had an interesting dream. I dreamed that the colleagues I used to go to WW@Work with, all went to a seminar for a weight loss diet that involved eating very small amounts but with whole wheat pita. I said that I was not going to go because I was being banded, but I found myself wanting to try it and then being indecisive about getting the band. A reflection of my (as Jack would say) 52nd thoughts.

I yo yo from being so excited to terrified and can hardly wait to wishing it was 2 months away! (Although I have gained 5 lbs since I had my consult - eating all this junk to give in to the cravings).

I am so glad I found the board with all of you. You are all so supportive of each other and seem to genuinely care that we all do well. I know I am making the right decision and reading the posts make me feel that there will not be any surprises. I have confidence in Dr. Yau and the team. I think they too have my best interests at heart and will look after me.

Then...it will be up to me to make this work. I can. I will.

Susan

Pre op day two under my belt. It was strange because I hardly ate yeterday, I was not really hungry.

As each day passes I am getting more confident that I can do this.

Day 4 begins. Last night was a little rough and I was hungry. I ended up having a yogurt before bed because I felt so empty. Down another 3 lbs this morning. I know that will slow soon, but it's fun while it lasts.

Pre-op appointment and tests at the hospital today. 1 1/2 hours to get there by TTC. I know I should not complain given that so many people travel much greater distances to have their procedure. Okay I will shut up and read my book!

You are doing amazing Susan!!! Wow you are losing like crazy! that cottage cheese and yogurt sure seems to be working! lol

I am so happy for you and hoping that I will see similar results when I start pre-op. I have a feeling I won't though as I tend to be a slow loser really and I have likely already lost the extra I had in Water, but it is all good! I just don't want any of it back! lol EVER!

Here I am eating.....cottage cheese! SURPRISE!!!

Actually my surprise is finding out that I have to stay overnight at the hospital for my surgery. That sucks. Big time.

Except for that piece of news, it was a wonderful experience at my pre-admission at Scarborough Grace. Had my blood work, EKG and chest X Ray done and met with a nurse and anesthesiologist. Everyone was so nice and supportive, wishing me luck and giving me confidence. Wow - less than 2 weeks now!!!!!

When do you go for the seminar? I will be there Monday, April 23 at 6pm

Hi Donna D - I went on April 10th. I wish that I had waited though so that I could have met all you guys!!!

:help: It's almost 7:00 pm on Friday and I just gave dinner to my daughter and I am climbing the walls! This is the first time since I started the CC&Y diet that the smell of food is making me hungry enough to eat anything:hungry:

I am really worried about making it through the weekend. I deperately DO NOT want to fall off this diet. :think

And you know what else??? I am sitting here feeling sorry for myself! What a loser!!!

-=winks=- suck it up princess! you aren't alone and you get to be done before me!!! Wanna trade places??? -=winks=-

You can do it Susan, find something to keep you busy. anything, inside or outside just keep going!! you have come this far now and are doing so well!!! We are cheering for you!

ps please tell me this when I am feeling down too, ok

-= HUGE I hear you HUGS=-

Hi: Take some of that delicious cottage cheese and pretend it is the most wonderful thing you have ever tasted and take your time eating it. Next keep yourself busy to the point of distraction. My way is getting on the computer and posting like mad. Hang in there you can do it. Dont forget you will be around a lot longer and healthier for your children. Doddie

Thanks LL and Doddie. I am feeling much better this morning. I did have a bowl of cottage cheese and a jello and spent the evening watching tv with Dh. A good nights sleep and I am back on track.

I can do this.

SS... You can always go to the 23 seminar... I'm sure they will let you in... (after all those seminar givers LOVE an audience!) :0)

Are you going Mr. Y?

I am booked for that date... however it is looking like I cannot change my shift at work... I will try again tomorrow but it is looking grim...

On a brighter side... there is not much I can learn there as Mrs. Yoda had the surgery one year ago and I have lived (Vicariously) with the band all that time...

You can take my spot maybe and let me copy your notes... (God... I'm back in high school...

Since I already went to the seminar, I won't go again because I have to arrange child care etc. and Mr. Silver has his hands full with me being on the CC&Y diet!

I am sure we will all meet in time....