Hi guys,

I'm having my operation in Prague soon in Nov.

I havent stopped eating since I've known I'm going. I've gained about 10lbs and I feel really uncomfortable. I've got a constant stitch feeling on the right hand side of my chest which means I've gone too far, my body just can't take it.

Did anyone else eat like this before the operation?

Hi Lynsay, I just posted a similar story in Jane's thread... I have made the decision to do it and since then have been feeling anxious and have put on over 6 lbs in the last month.. I also feel awful... need to get it off el pronto !! :biggrin1:

Hi Lynsay, I just posted a similar story in Jane's thread... I have made the decision to do it and since then have been feeling anxious and have put on over 6 lbs in the last month.. I also feel awful... need to get it off el pronto !! :biggrin1:

Tell me about it, I've definately got a food adiction and wonder how the band is going to work for me mentally. I think I'm going to get some NLP / cognitive therapy to help after I've had the band fitted. God, I feel so fat, I'm actually beginning to become aware of how much space my body is taking up.!! I can feel myself going out sideways now.

Based on what some of the people have said, the mindset is likely to change after the op... so I would hold off on the NLP etc until you've settled. I have spoken to 3 people who have had it in for 2years or so and they said that for them, food is no longer an issue, especially after the initial stages. For me, the over eating at the moment is definitely related to my fears. Hang in there (advice for you and me !! )

Hiya Lynsay,

I Get My Band Fitted On 15th Nov At Bromsgrove.

I Am Constantly Thinking About Food (nothin New There Lol) But With A Bmi Of 47 Have Been Told That I Have To Lose A Stone Before The Op And Also The Week Before Go On A Milk & Yoghurt Diet. Its Going To Kill Me As I Will Be On A Shopping Break To New York 8-13 Nov With Only 1 Day To Recover From The Flight. Have You Not Been Advised To Lose Any Weight Or Go On Any Specail Diets? I Wasnt Very Pleased At The Though Of Having To Diet Before They Would Operate As Thats Why I Need The Band. Good Luck, Flatz

im getting banded on the 19th also, ever since i got my date i even been thinking of getting the bypass. i dont know what my problem is because for 1 year ive been focusing on the band only, but seeing my friend lose 61lbs in 4 months makes me second guess my decision. my biggest fear is that i wont lose weight with the band or if i do it will only be a little. are these fears normal or should i be concerned?

andrea