Hey everyone!

Just thought I'd introduce myself - I'm being banded in a weeks time on the 21st of December (I know, I know. Total glutton for punishment) and I'm really looking forward to it.

I'm not actually afraid of the surgery itself, it's more the fact that I keep messing up my pre-op diet and I don't want people to think it's because I'm unmotivated, because it's not it at all, I've just got a lot of pressure at the moment and I'm finding everything a bit overwhelming. But I'm 100% sure this is what I want/need.

I'm also a bit concerned about who to tell? I guess you can't know who's going to take it well and who isn't.

Anyway, just wanted to say hey and thank you for all being such an inspiration

xx Meg

Hey everyone!

Just thought I'd introduce myself - I'm being banded in a weeks time on the 21st of December (I know, I know. Total glutton for punishment) and I'm really looking forward to it.

I'm not actually afraid of the surgery itself, it's more the fact that I keep messing up my pre-op diet and I don't want people to think it's because I'm unmotivated, because it's not it at all, I've just got a lot of pressure at the moment and I'm finding everything a bit overwhelming. But I'm 100% sure this is what I want/need.

I'm also a bit concerned about who to tell? I guess you can't know who's going to take it well and who isn't.

Anyway, just wanted to say hey and thank you for all being such an inspiration

xx Meg

HI IM GETTING BANNDED IN FEB! I'M SO EXCITED I CANT WAIT! BEST OF LUCK!

BRANDIE

Welcome Meg and Brandie,

I was banded on Monday last week and even though I am not yet onto 'normal' food, only mushies, this is the best thing I have ever done for myself.

Who you tell is up to you, I have been very fortunate in that everyone that I have told has been very supportive. My team at work all know and a couple of close friends and they kept me motivated during the pre-op diet. It is really hard sticking to that pre-op diet. As long as your Dr hasn't told you to lose a certain amount of weight before surgery, the main purpose will be to shrink your liver to make the op easier.

Good luck to you both and make sure you keep in touch once you are on the other side.

Danna:bounce:

Hi Meg,

I'm glad you posted this one becaused I'm being banded on 17 December and have been feeling like a complete failure because I have so absolutely stuffed up the pre-op diet thus far. I was just wondering if I am the only person who has done this. Most people on these forums seem to be quite successful at it. It is a major struggle for me as I think I might eat because I'm nervous about the op and other things at the moment. Every night I go to bed having the best intentions for the next day only to end up blowing it.

I guess the only approach is realising today is a new day and doing our best with the days we have left before the op.

Hope all goes well for you.

Chris

I wish i could say that I was one of the really good people who never cheated on the pre-op diet. the truth is I did fall off the wagon a couple of times - the thought that i would never have a certain food again sent me into panic mode. Since then I have met a couple of bandits who have reached their ideal weight, one lady has only ever had one fill and except for white bread can eat anything. So my panic was for nothing!!!

You just do the best you can pre-op, unfortunately none of us are perfect, but like with every diet - just keep trying.

Good luck, it really is worth it.

Danna:bounce:

Thank you for the replies

ChrissyD - you're not a complete failure at all. If you could stick to a really restrictive diet then you probably wouldn't need the band! Like sewenup1 said, we can only do our best.

I really hope everything goes well for you on the 17th xx

Hi Meg,

I was banded by Mr Crosthwaite last February. He is so wonderful. I have to say that I did not cheat once on the pre op diet, but it is very hard, so don't be too hard on yourself about it.

I wish you well.

Shoshie

Good luck for your surgeries this month Meg, Brandie and Chris.

I hope everything goes well for you all.

All the best - Amy

Thank you guys x

susannah - I would love to hear more about Dr Crosthwaite, it's good to know other people's experiences with the surgeon you've chosen. He seemed like a really nice guy, and I feel lucky I'm having the lapbanding done by him at The Avenue.

Hi Less Than Meg, I was banded by Mr Crosthwaite on the 9th Nov 07 at The Avenue and he was fantastic....He is such a nice person to talk with...had my first fill with him last thursday and dont actually get the rest of the fills by him as the doctors at The Avenue take over....he wants to see me (less of me) in 4 months.....I wouldnt go past him ...good luck maccy

Welcome to the site and congrats on your date. I am so glad i did not have to do a pre-op diet. I think it must be really hard without the band to help. Donna