I myself got rid of my thin clothes last year. Now when I decided to get banded - I was so mad at myself. What I chose to do was just celebrate my change & a new future. I went to my first appointment on May 24th. I had to not only go through lots of pre-op stuff (meet with nurse couple times, dietitian, exercise specialist, surgeon - I had to also go through many bi weekly calls with my insurance). I went from May to August losing 16 pounds before they would even schedule my surgery. I too felt SO impatient and wanted surgery the day I made the decision. But what I learned those 3 months was that I was not ready May 24th. I had to start making diet changes in May, June & July so that I could naturally lose 16 pounds. I took that time to get rid of all the food that would not be in the plan for me once banded. I also started exercising. I joined curves & got involved there. By the time I finished my phone calls with insurance & got approval - I had lost almost 20 pounds. In those 3 months I totally got off pop, fast food and started eating so much better. I even went from a size 24 pant to a 22. Boy was that a feeling of victory. When it came time for my surgery - I was ready.
What I learned in the 'waiting process' is meant to provide tools for us - successful tools. We have to make big changes with the lap band. We have to change. The band won't do it for us. I saw my neighbor go through RNY about 7 years ago. She didn't quite lose all her weight. The sad thing is she gained every bit of it back & more. I knew when I went in to request this - I would NOT let that happen to me.
Look towards the future & how your life, body & health will change. You will 'celebrate' purchasing new & stylish clothes as your body changes. Don't mourn the loss of smaller clothes. Instead - embrace a new lifestyle with healthy eating. Take the time you have preparing for surgery & exercise, eat healthy & learn about the changes ahead. It will make your weeks after surgery so much better. My exercising ahead of the game & losing weight - has made me feel 'normal' today & not post surgical - day 6 after having lap band and hernia repair. You would never know I had surgery. other than I am on liquids for another week, then puree, soft. Its a process & I am SO grateful for the band - I cherished & embraced the waiting. During that time - I joined 2 support groups at my hospital. Those support groups helped the waiting be more bearable.
All the best to you. Java.