lovemydoodle

I have been overweight most of my life.  I have done practically every diet.  Now I am at the point where I have high blood pressure, high cholesterol, acid reflux, and sleep apnea.  I just can not do it by myself.  So after many visits to my doctor, and the doctor at Abbott, I have decided to have the lap band surgery.  I am hoping that this will be my "tool" or my "assistant" to shed this weight.  Am I nervous - you bet.  I have been trying to read and learn as much as possible. but am still nervous with the "unknown" of how it will affect me.    I will be filling my cupboard with shakes, and other items on the "food list". 
If anyone out there has any words of advice or helpful hints I would love to hear them.  I am hoping that this surgery will aid me in becoming a "healthy" fun person getting to do the things I enjoy without "huffing and puffing" such as a bike ride, dancing, or even doing house work. 
My surgery date is sneaking right up....Oct 25th, 2011