With the same determination you will need when you do get the band! Start your life change now to ready yourself for the next step!

Look at the pre-loss requirement as a learning tool. I had to lose at least 10lbs in 6 months. That whole time I learned portions, how to read labels etc....I'm really glad I had to do that and lost 15lbs to boot (^^)!!! It'll help you in the long run. Go for walks to help with the weight loss. It worked for me to get me started on an exercise program. Good luck!!

Tina

Your story sounds similar to mine, but don't give up you can do it. It takes repetition to make something a habit so continue to modify your diet and exercise a little bit more and that 5% will be gone in no time.

Trust me enjoy these days before you are diet is restricted (but for the better). We are all here to support you.

Good Luck!

Thank you all. I feel like I am on a roller coaster. I was so excited did what I needed to do thought I was super close to the weight I need to close BUT>>>>> then I stepped on the scale at the Dr office and I am still 5 pounds away, I wanted to cry. I am was told by my doctor I am doing great and I am pushing things a little to fast. Well I am still working on eating issues so I guess that is good but now a week later and no weight loss at all this week. that makes me feel worse. And now it seems EVERYONE knows I am going to get the LAP Band so I am getting when? When? from everone and that makes it worse. I mean it is a lap band NOT lypo. The weight will not just be there one day and gone the next. Ok back to work trying to think good thoughts and maybe those last few pounds will be gone by next week.