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I think that I would drive myself crazy with it too. But I am concerned about waiting a month to weigh-in. Maybe I will have my poor hubby hide the scale and bring it out once a week for a weigh-in at home. hmmm...still need to work on this plan. I just know how obsessive I get with it.

just read this...only 7 more days now....is it feeling even more real?!?!?! So exciting!

I track on lose it.com....I will have to check out my fitness pal. Thanks!

clear liquids for 48 hours after then full liquids until post op visit (day10) then doc will clear for solids. Kind of quicker than others. But first fill is in 3 weeks.

Letube - I am scheduled for April 3rd as well!!! How is your pre-op diet going?

I bought liquid ones at the "Vitamin Store" not sure if you have one in your area. I think they were about $10. I am pre-op as well. They don't taste all that great....but since its liquid it goes down quick.

I'm afraid of dying - just updated my will. I'm afraid of failing at this...like every other thing I have tried. I'm afraid of complications that will make me have to remove the band and then I can't afford a revision surgery. I'm afraid of being laid off and not being able to afford the payments for this surgery. Lastly - I am afraid of spiders!!!!

How much biotin is recommended per day?

I think i would go with a Hernia as well. It's not a MAJOR health issue has all of the same recovery symptoms.

I also wanted to mention that there is a product called Biotene. They make gum, toothpaste and mouthwash. Walmart sells it as I am sure drug store do as well. It is for a dry mouth and to prevent bad breath. When I go low carb - i notice that my mouth is kind of dry...maybe its the ketosis. This product helps with that. I also wanted to mention that there is a product called Biotene. They make gum, toothpaste and mouthwash. Walmart sells it as I am sure drug store do as well. It is for a dry mouth and to prevent bad breath. When I go low carb - i notice that my mouth is kind of dry...maybe its the ketosis. This product helps with that.

Yikes - I never thought about anyone being able to see it...that's got to be weird to feel it. I'm afraid that I might get eked out.

Do you think if you ask the girl to keep it confidential that she would? Also she would have her job to consider if she blabbed and you asked her not to. Patient confidentiality - I think would be a priority to her employer and lastly if she is working at a weight loss place, I would hope that she believes in the work that she does and wouldn't be judgmental because she knows that it works and it is needed. I hope that makes sense...

I'm kind of on a semi-liquid diet. I don't have to loose a pre-determined amount of weight preop. But I have to drink two protein shakes a day and then eat dinner or lunch whichever meal I plan on having. The meal has to be high protein/low carb. Doc asked that I not eat anything solid 48 hours in advance. He sometimes people do the "last meals" the night before and their tummy is still full during surgery and he has to "hand express" the solids out.....sounds gross....so I will be sure to not eat anything solid during that period.

You look amazing!

My doctor is pretty laid back on most of the rules that I see people have on here. But he was adamant about not having ANY carbonation. Which was incredibly hard for me since I used to drink about 10-12 diet cokes a day. My doc said that caffeine was fine and that it would not affect the band. However some people say that since it is a stimulant that it may make u hungry....other studies say that it helps not make you hungry....so I would say do what works best for you...however I would definitely stay away from carbonated beverages as it could stretch your pouch and that would be disappointing to go through all this to not get the full benefit of the band.

Glove - I agree with all of thee above. I also had the same fears....and I forced myself to weigh the positive and negatives. The positives outweigh the negatives every time. I kind of liken it to child birth. Knowing everything that could possibly go wrong with having a baby is always on your mind during pregnancy. However the reward is much more worth the fear and risks...does that make sense?

I don't have a support group that is close. I am considering Overeaters Anonymous. Has anyone else used them and does the same principles work with the band? Are weight loss people welcome at OA? Or if you know of a support group near The Woodlands, Kingwood, Humble, New Caney or Porter in Texas...I would be love to know. Thanks!

Good Idea - I assumed that support groups were only for a particular surgeon. There is one at the local hospital but not my surgeon. Apparently my surgeons office no longer provides it because it wasn't popular. True Results in Houston offers it...but that is pretty far for me. Pollyanna - that is kind of what i was thinking...something is better than nothing.

It is strange what people take for granted that we want to do...lol.

Going on a Christmas Cruise this December. Soooo... I would like to wear a real bathing suit that isn't skirted like a tent! I would like to wear a pair of cute cut off shorts without worrying that the that the material in the thigh area isn't going to ride up! I want to go on the cool looking slide thing....and not worry about getting stuck in front of everyone! I want to sit comfortably in any chair and not have to worry about the plastic ones breaking in the sand! I want to look pretty on my husband's arm I now silly and vain... I am doing this for me...but deep down I want him to be proud of me to. He always says he thinks I'm pretty the way I am....but well...you know what I mean. I want him to say it and really mean it. Not sure if that makes sense.

What if I get this surgery and nothing changes? I am using our savings to get this done and we are sacrificing financially for it. I just read a post on the main board about a lady that has had the lap band for about a year and has only lost 15 pounds. That is my true fear....what if that turns out to be me. I was originally interested in the Gastric Sleeve...but due to the cost I have decided on the Lap band...but now I am wondering if I have made the right decision. Anyone else with these issues?

Atkins Cookies n cream....it's a meal replacement.

wish my doctor had something this detailed!

Woohoo!!!