Hi everyone

I am new here and am scheduled for my lap band surgery in NYC ON 11/11/14...Began my 2 week liquid pre-op diet today and i am so excited, nervous, scared, yet so ready to go...Ain't no stopping me....I weighed in this morning at my heavieat weight ever of 302.5...Have been having many last meals the last few weeks in anticipation of my new life..Probably gained 10-15 lbs since deciding on the surgery...But, the journey begins today......Am having Slim Fast Ultra and chicken broth today with some Crystal Lite....That is what I'm gonna go on for awhile....By thre way I'M 5'9".....Any advice or support will be accepted..I know most stories are positive..a few have had problems..Iknow the road will be bumpy and I'm buckled in but very positive....I am 49..live in NJ.. work in NYC...2 great kids..14 and 11..married and looking forward to improving everything in my life as I feel better...

I look forward to chatting..

NY Lapster

Have been having many last meals the last few weeks in anticipation of my new life..Probably gained 10-15 lbs since deciding on the surgery...

I did the same thing....around 12 lbs to be exact!

Good luck, and WELCOME!

You are beginning a journey to a new and better life! Imagine what you want to be able to do, then double it. That's what's ahead for you and your family! Best of luck to you!

It really means alot to have an outlet like this which hopefully I can use....At this point I am not sharing my banding status with anyone but my wife..Will wait awhile before I'm out of the closet or kitchen...

I''m still a "closet bandster".

hi

It started becoming so real when I began my pre-op diet 2 days ago...like all of us, I have " cheated " on every diet I've been on....I am so psyched taking this drastic , yet very normal step and the pre-op stuf so far has been fine..How are u doing??Is your family real supportive?? i've kind of reluctantly decided to keep this under wraps for now with just my wife in on the real deal..The rest of my life will know that I am going in for a double hernia surgery...Haven't decided when to tell my kids either...My doctor feels this worls best because so many people can be judgemental and we don't need any negativity now...Pretty heavy stuff but I'm going along with it..I'm usually a blabbermouth so this is also part of my journey....How are u doing ?/keep in touch and I wish u well..

NY LAPSTER

Hi, NY Lapster. You're not alone in trying to figure out if, or when, you should tell people about your band. Check out the "My Secret Lapband" thread started by Gail: http://lapbandtalk.com/showthread.php?t=3061

Good luck!

Good luck NY Lapster. I have only told a few very trusted friends about my band. Just don't need to have the whole world knowing my personal business. If I am out eating, I just eat very slowly, nobody notices that I don't eat as much as them! People ask me how I lost weight, I just smile and say I eat lots less than I used to, and I'm telling the truth!

COngratulations! You are going to love your band! The wonderful thing about choosing the Lap Band is that it is very easy to keep it to yourself if that is the route that you choose! I am a blabber mouth to most people but there are a select few that I don't mention it to. THis is a great forum for support and information and friendship! Welcome!

Darcy

Darcy

Thanks for your support...You've done great...