My surgery is scheduled on July 7 with Dr. Kim in Celebration, FL. I am scared but at the same time I am so excited. I have been on clears for 6 days now, and I feel proud becasue I've never done anytinig like this before. It is getting easier and I'm able to be more active than I was on days 1-4. I've lost 7 pounds so far. Please let me know why you are glad you had lap band surgery. Many thanks.

One of my biggest decisions - and one of my best . This decision has to be about you and you alone. You are the only one who can make this work and make the committment to success.

This is really hard work - way harder than I thought it would be - but believe me, I look to a year ago and I am a different person. I have more confidence, higher self esteem, I am healthy. I exercise like a demon now (it is kind of my new obsession!!!). These good points are not just about the band though - they are more about me and the changes I have made to and for myself.

I had cleaned out one of my closets at Christmas to make room for new clothes, but had left another closet alone. Last night I decided to tackle it - 8 huge garbage bags later and I really feel cleansed. At Christmas I struggled because I had some beautiful clothes that I had gathered over the years and I was mourning them a bit. Yesterday - I was really saddened by how big I used to be (I could wrap my blouses around me 2x).

I think I have always liked myself, but now I feel I know myself and can see my potential as a person. I think I hid a lot beneath my veil of obesity - now I am more ready to expose myself - the good and the bad. My only regret - that the option wasn't available to me earlier.

Good luck - just remember you get back what you put into it!!!! :redface:

Kudos on your weight loss. THanks a million for the inspiration.

Getting the band was the best thing I have ever done.

Since I started my pre-surgery diet, and then after the band in April I have:

Gone down at least 3 clothing sizes!

Eliminated all diabetes and cholesterol meds and decreased BP meds.

Gotten many postive comments on how great I look

Feel wonderful!

Am able to do more things than I have in the past 20 years, such as fit in chairs, go for walks, buy clothes in stores instead of through catalogs.

YES, I agree with JJSmiles - it IS a lot of work and takes committment - just like a regular diet - but without the raveonous hunger. Although I am due for another fill, it still keeps me on the right track. It's a tool that just decreases how much food I can eat, which makes it a whole lot easier to stay on a low fat, healthy diet. I would have given up on this diet long ago without the band!

Good luck on Monday!!!

Slim1: Getting the band has been the best thing that I have ever done for myself. I have made a commitment to myself to be healthier. I can't believe the difference in my health already. No more blood pressure medicine, more energy, more self-esteem. I can't wait to see how I feel at goal.

jjsmiles: WAY TO GO!!!! What a success.

Keep your mind set on your goal and you will do great.