I have one more dietician apt on August 7th! Then Sept 2nd I have my last 3 apts right in a row!!!! Then I can really start getting excited!!!! I wish it was closer. ((: I already bought my shake mix for the pre op diet! I'm so happy I've chose to do this and change my lifestyle! (:

I have one more nurse/dietician appointment and then my surgery is scheduled for August 12th. I am so nervous and excited....good luck on everything!!!

I'm so excited for you both!!! Hasn't been that long since I was in your shoes. I was so excited,anxious, and kept thinking this can't be real! I wanted it for so long! You are both making life changing decisions

You will be so glad that you did.

I understand too, I knew I wanted this when I first heard about it and put the pedal to the medal and didn't want to slow down for anything. I am 24 days banded and very happy about it.

Just keep going, you will get there but never soon enough. he he he

I am having the sleeve and I am worried about the after part. How much my life will change. I want it really bad and I think this is the right decision. I am sure I can do this. Just changing so much can be hard. I will do what I set out to do!! Congrats on you both!! All 3 of you really!!!

BrandyV, I think one of the reasons folks are required by the insurance companies and most doctors to have at least one visit with a psychologist is to ensure that the candidate is ready to accept life changing decisions before committing to surgery.

To be honest, as a lap band patient, the change in life style wasn't that dramatic. Either the band or sleeve will help to curb your appetite, and you shouldn't be hungry or craving for bad foods. You can still make bad decisions for food choices, but staying within your diet shouldn't be a problem. With WLS, you will need a lot less food to feel satisfied, and a meal should hold you for four or five hours.

I can still enjoy most foods, but in moderation.... and I try to avoid fatty foods like ice cream, etc... foods that are sliders and that can be cheats for the band or sleeve surgery. If you follow a healthy diet and watch what you eat, you will be satisfied and happy.

It took me a while to decide on which one I wanted and the band was the safest choice in my opinion! But im just so ready. I think about it all the time. And how nice it's going be to finally get the help I need to conquer my weight loss (:

Good luck on all the upcoming surgeries! One of the best decisions you'll ever make!

I hope so! I am ready. Ik ill have the surgery in Sept. So I have already been cutting things out that ik I won't have afterwards. Im so excited about it. It makes me so happy to know im getting the help I need to be healthier for my children. Ill be able to do more without being embarrassed! !!