Meowmom

HI Bibi I am getting banded on the 19th, so we should stay in contact thru the process. I only have a 3 day liquid diet, so am halfway thru the first day. Not too bad so far, and I believe keeping busy is the best thing to do to avoid the hungries. I think 15 lbs. in 9 days is amazing. Feel proud of yourself. Just think this as the beginning of your new life. I am sure it is all going to be great! I will think of you Friday. Rita

Surgery date is July 19th. Lot's of different feelings. Fear and excitement. Not looking forward to the liquid diet although only 3 days for me. Definitely up and down with the emotions.

Welcome to the site. I joined a couple months ago and am scheduled for surgery July 19th. It has been a very long haul getting to this point. Almost a year for me. I can't wait! A man spoke to us at my final class and was asked what was the worst part and he said the waiting. I believe that. You will find a lot of support here. Most of it very good. Good luck with your process. I will keep everyone posted on my progress. Rita

To all you great Bandsters that have replied to me with your awesome and very helpful responses. I feel so supported by all of you. I think I have made up my mind that the LapBand is the right decision for me. To' bigenuff'... I loved the site you referred me to and found all the answers I needed there. I knew I had to get out of the Kaiser rhetoric to get my answers. Please continue to refer others to that site. I am also going to pass the info my fellow per-surgery friends. To Cindysmom...Hurrah for you! I am so inspired. I think loosing slower especially at our age is the secret. And a better way to ensure long term success. I will know in a week or two my surgery date. Will keep in touch. Not sure how to work the site yet, but will friend you as I move ahead. Thanks for all the help

Thank you all so much for the great advice and suggestions. I had a suspicion that there was a financial motivation with Kaiser. It seems that all health care now days is based on the bottom line. This will definitely help me with my decision. Good luck to you all. Rita