Mlhutz625

I am 21 years old, banded in January.. Wouldn't change it for the world.. I am sure we all have some tough with the bands or need extra support. While my friends are awesome, they can't relate! I would love to find someone who I can continue this experience with! If anyone is interested and would also like an extra support boost let me know!! Best of luck to everyone!

My date is fast approaching (1/10/12).. and as I started my Pre-op diet I am feeling a little sad. I see my friends going out eating drinking doing our normal thursay-saturday routine. I haven't gone out because I am scared I will cheat they have noticed my weight loss and I have told them I just want to be healthier .. some encourage me others don't pay much attention. It may be odd but I don't like when someone points out my weight loss in front of other.. I almost feel ashamed! IS THIS NORMAL!? How can I go about tell my encour aging frineds what is going on because to be honest I don't think I can keep up with them afterwards!! Will I ever live that "normal" 21 year old life?! I keep telling myself I am getting something well worth it in return, just getting some jitters I think!! Any advice would be very helpful!!

So glad to hear that you are doing well..because of my age (21) they had me stay over night..gas pain is a killer but still sooo happy!

Congratulations! You as well!!! =)

Thank you both for the advice.. I thought I would be out the same day but found out I will be in overnight.. thank you for the advive!!

Suregry is tomorrow! I will be going in at 7:30 .. very nervous and nauseous...normal???

Good for you on taking the first steps! The 3 months will fly by!! Keep us posted!

Started Pre-Op about a week from tomorrow.. I have to say it really isn't as bad as I thought it was going to be.. craving sweets but nothing as bad as the first couple of days! But I do have to say is the 10th can't get here any faster!! HAHA how is everyone else doing?!

Congratulations! Keep us posted! Hope for a fast recovery!

I am on the 10th! I am excited for all of us !!!

My date is set for Jan. 10!! Couldn't be more excited!!! Start my two week diet tomorrow, anyone else close to my date or going through the diet?!

Kerri360 - you will be fine I know it! Just think it is only two weeks, it will fly by and then your new life begins!!! It will all be worth it .. well if you need support you know where to come!

Congratulations! I am on the 10th!! Keep us posted!

Congratulations and good for you!!

Congratulations!! I understand that feeling with the approval, after six months I was crying! Keep in touch!!

Congratulations! Yes- lets keep in touch. It is nice to come on here and read the support.. especially when you are trying to stick to a diet and there are so many holiday left overs!!! It is all worth it thou!!

Congratulations! You as well keep us posted!

Congratulations! We will have to keep in touch!! I think the hardest thing is to mentally prepare but just think, once you have the two weeks done its going to be very helpful once the band is in!

Yay! Congratulations! Good for you with the head start in the diet! I know you will be a success story! Lets keep in touch!

Congratulations! Stay on top of them, I called twice thrid time I called got the approval! Keep us posted!!! Happy Holidays!

Congratulations! I am on the 10th of Jan.feeling the same emotions! I will keep you posted! Good luck with the holidays!

Congratulations! I am on the 10th! =) .. looks like we are on the same diet as well! We will have to keep in touch.. best christmas gift I have ever gotten!

Thank you everyone! I am very excited, and will use your advice and try the shakes! I really appricate it. I think I am more nervous about going under, but I can't wait to start 2013 off fresh adn new! I will keep you posted, I am so happy I found this site and people to relate too! Thank you everyone!