Hello Everyone,

I am officially only two days away from being banded! I am super excited but also nervous. The lap band will be a new beginning for me. I have struggled with my weight for most of my life. I have tried every diet known to man. After much discussion with my husband we decided that the lap band would be best for me and the both of us. So, I started my journey.....

First- my appointment with the surgeon went very well. I was a great candidate for the Lap Band since my BMI is 44.... I was totally shocked when I found this out.

Second - my appointment with the nutritionist, it was very helpful in seeing what I would be eating after I was banded.

Third -my second appointment with the surgeon to set the date. I chose a date that would allow me to be off of work and not miss anything that meant the week before Christmas, Dec 17th. (My surgeon was like what are you thinking! I was thinking no better time than the present!)

Fourth- the pre-op diet I started on Dec 10th and boy was it hard. But I have been doing it, clear liquids all week ONLY!!! Only one more day left.

So to continue my journey I only have one day left of clear liquids then it will be time for my banding journey to begin......

let it begin!

Allison