KevinM

Hello everyone....sending you a message from the hospital bed. My group requires an over night stay. So far, so good. Got out of bed as early as I could....took a long nap and got out some more to do my laps! Liitle pain...it's more like I've done a million crunches. Have some of the gas/shoulder pain, but feeling good over all. Hope all the 1st people are well....thinking about all of my new friends!

Leaving for surgery this morning. Feeling good...actually slept last night. My thoughts are with my fellow banders...good luck guys!!!

Good luck...I'm in tomorrow as well. I don't have my time yet...can't tell if I want it early or not. Kevin

Okay gang, last day of the pre-op diet, then tomorrow!! I just want this over/begin with (as you all know what I mean). I got on the scale today and it said 12lbs lighter. Whew! Thanks to my wonderful wife Pat for keeping me on track! I'm ready I'm willing and DAMMIT I AM ABLE!!!

Now I am not sure about things happening for a reason, but how is it that I try Hulu for the first time and come across a Scientific American video about surgical weight loss? http://www.hulu.com/watch/23360/scientific-american-frontiers-surgical-slimmers#s-p3-so-i0

We just need three more and we can become the dirty dozen!

Two more days, two more days until the rest of my life. God, I hope it's a great ride!

I'm getting banded on the 1st...and yes, the emotions are extremely high. Remember, you're not alone in any of this.

Friday is my date as well. To all of the July 1st people, I'll be thinking of you guys!!!

Good luck...we're all in the same boat...let's hope it holds! LOL I'm scheduled for this Friday (1st)....feeling all the same emotions.

At first I was quiet about it, but now most people. Figure it was a good motivator.

Had my final meeting with the doctor. July 1st is right around the corner! Lost 4 pounds since starting the pre-op diet.

Day our of pre-op...bad day yesterday, but back on today. Starting to doubt myself...I need a kick in my #%^!!

I too want to address the addiction, but cannot find anyone in my area (NJ). It's extremely frustrating because I believe my success with surgery is directly linked with therapy.

Day three pre-op diet...5 days before surgery. I went to a party yesterday and surprised myself. No alcohol and just a bite of a cheese burger for a taste. I was hungry last night for the first time so I had a yogurt and a banana (extra). It worked for me and I figured anything I do now is leaps and bounds from what I use to eat. Saw a friend of mine at the party last night who doesn't know that I know he was banded. He looks great and was a quiet inspiration for me.

Sorry for the double post ...iPad doesn't like the site

Same here...day two and I'm not hungry. Just the mental part....make me think I could do this without the band, but I know that's not going to happen.

Me too! Today is my second day and I don't feel hungry. Mentally I want eat...last night was hard for me because that's when I do my damage, but I made it through!

I'm with you as well, just never thought I would get to this point.

Started my pre-op diet today. I'm feeling good, but the weekend is coming up and I have a party to go to...uh boy! I began telling people at work that I am going for the band. The responses have been very positive except for one person. I was a bit surprised, but I didn't take it personally. Funny, I have all these emotions going on and just yesterday I felt ashamed...embarrassed. I guess the reality of my disease kicked me right between the eyes. I kept asking myself how did I allow this to happen to me? I am 326lbs and 43 years old. When was I going to hit 400...would I even make it to 50?

I just wanted to say good luck. I go in July 1st as well. Nervous and excited. Started the pre-op diet today. I was just outside of the two week pre-op diet. WHEW!

I had to see psychologist as well, but he didn't have any names in my area. Most therapists only want to deal with anorexia/bulimic.