LapBandit2013

325 lbs, 5'10", size 26/28 depending on brand. Personally, I can't wait to get out of plus sizes. Why are the necklines so huge? As if anyone wants to see my cleavage or bra straps. It's so sloppy looking. Plus, I'm 32 and dress like my grandmother.

I'm feeling a little frightened and discouraged. My surgery is in Mexico on Jan 18th, and the nutritionist gave me a goal of losing a minimum of 15 lbs (ideally 30) prior to surgery. I was put on my pre-op diet immediately after scheduling surgery a month ago. Two shakes a day, one lean cuisine and as many greens as I want plus sugar free jello or popsicles. It's so hard. I'm only down 6lbs because I keep cheating. If I knew it was only a week or two, I could stick with it, but almost 3 months feels daunting. It scares me because I feel like if I can't manage this diet for three months, how will I manage after I have the lap band. Anyway, I told my mom because I had to cancel an upcoming family vacation so I could pay for my surgery, and she told the rest of my family. I probably would have told them at some point, but I'm not really happy about them sitting around discussing my weight and lack of self-control (although I'm sure they do that anyway). So here is something that I keep thinking about - a common theme among those who successfully dropped their weight has been that the lap-band is a tool, but we are the ones who need to exercise will power. The thing is, if we could all do that, none of us would be here. In all honesty, I'm counting on the band restricting my intake, and making me feel full with less food. I don't really have self-control. Anyway, I'm happy to be here among other January bandsters!

My surgery date is January 18th. Going to Mexico, and I'm really excited (and anxious).

This forum seems almost deserted, but can anyone speak to their experiences flying while fat? I flew several months ago, but with my toddler in the next seat. Otherwise, I would have slopped over onto a stranger. I am just too fat for one seat, the armrest barely went down and I had to ask for a seatbelt extender for the first time in my life. I am flying to mx for my surgery, and will probably just purchase two seats for myself. Do any of you have a preferred airline or any good/bad experiences you're willing to share?

Thanks for your update. I'm scheduled in January with Dr. Ortiz, but I still like to hear about how the Tijuana experience goes. Where will you be getting your fills?

Hi there, I've been lurking on this site for a while and found all your posts invaluable while making my decision to take the plunge. I just scheduled my surgery for Jan 18th, with Dr Ortiz in Tijuana because I'm a self-pay. I'm super excited, but already having trouble with the pre-op diet. Also, I'm a nurse and a mother to a super active 4 year old and I'm so ready to get healthy and be a better role model. Also, would love to not restrict all my social activities wondering if I'm going to "fit" - literally and figuratively. Most of all, I don't want to die. So, here I am! I would love to make some connections here.

Thanks for the advice, Wildrose1966 and Rojasanoll!

I love this thread! It's simultaneously funny, heartbreaking and really relatable. I have three things that really stand out for me. First: my mother told me in high school "the only men who are ever going to want you are perverts and chubby-chasers". Second: during my clinical rotation in an ICU during nursing school, I had an unhappy patient who just laid in his bed and whenever he saw me he would shout into the hallway in a sing-song voice "oh, faaaaaaatty.... Fatso...... Faaaaaaatso.... Come here, fatty!!" it was so humiliating and degrading. Third: I was picking up my daughter from preschool during storytime. One of the kids stood up, pointed, and said "you're fat!" I responded, "yes, but it's not very nice to say that. It hurts my feelings." then he insists on telling the teacher and the other kids that I am fat, which got my daughter really upset. That was kind of my turning point. Once she reaches elementary school, I don't want her to be embarrassed by me.

I love this thread! It's simultaneously funny, heartbreaking and really relatable. I have three things that really stand out for me. First: my mother told me in high school "the only men who are ever going to want you are perverts and chubby-chasers". Second: during my clinical rotation in an ICU during nursing school, I had an unhappy patient who just laid in his bed and whenever he saw me he would shout into the hallway in a sing-song voice "oh, faaaaaaatty.... Fatso...... Faaaaaaatso.... Come here, fatty!!" it was so humiliating and degrading. Third: I was picking up my daughter from preschool during storytime. One of the kids stood up, pointed, and said "you're fat!" I responded, "yes, but it's not very nice to say that. It hurts my feelings." then he insists on telling the teacher and the other kids that I am fat, which got my daughter really upset. That was kind of my turning point. Once she reaches elementary school, I don't want her to be embarrassed by me.