I didn't realize how stressed this process has made me.

I have been a complete bear to deal with for the past month. I blamed my disposition on work stress, holiday stress, etc. That's not the whole truth. The whole truth is that I have been on pins and needles waiting to be approved and ultimately banded. I have my pre-op visit on the 13th and surgery scheduled for the 20th. Yes, I will have crappy, liquid food for the holidays - so what? I will be starting off 2007 working towards an improved me.

I had a nail appointment yesterday. I was getting my pedicure and drinking a margarita (yes, my nail salon serves margaritas) and feeling more relaxed than I have felt in weeks. Then I had another margarita while my fingernails were being done. My husband picked me up from the nail salon and took me to lunch. At lunch I had a very large pomegranate margarita (yum!). I was completely relaxed yesterday and I owe it all to BCBS of MN, Dr. Jay and tequila. Good job, guys!

(and yes, I do realize that I won't be able to drink like that going forward)

you can have a margarita still ... you will feel VERY good after the first few sips. just remember they are empty calories .. blah blah blah

good luck on your banding and keep us posted.

Good luck! I too have been tough to deal with (banding on December 18th). I am nervous and excited. Stressed about not eating at Christmas but figuring I have had plenty of Christmases that I have eaten whatever I wanted and totally regretted that holiday gain after! It just isnot worth it anymore. Think of the gift we are giving ourselves and it just doesn't matter what we won't be eating!!!

Best wishes!