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One of my fears with this whole thing are my dogs. I thankfully have some amazing girlfriend s through from the shelter I volunteer at and they have already stepped up to help. I do not have children and they r my furry kids. Lol.

You are so lucky. I m all liquids for 2 weeks. I have to consume a liquid meal every 4 hrs. Liquids are yogurt, pudding, soups, and protein shakes. I can have 3 oz lean proteing the first werk but nothing solid week 2. :'( I plan on having a burger the night before I have to start this diet as I am a carnivore and love red meat. Lol.

Welcome Redstorm. how frustrating to have surgery pushed back!! I would so scream. Lol. But then again I have a wicked temper. What does your pre op diet look like??

I totally understand that! I was so scared to join the gym because I didnt want people to stare at the fat girl. Lol. I have since decided to let people stare because I am changing for the better!! People want to stare thats there problem!! You will soo lose it!! And if you need someone to remind you, just let me know! Where r u from?

I am super excited but nervous as hell. Lol. My last surgery was in the 80s n I had a bad reaction to the anesthesia. So that for me is scariest. My family support is strong except for my nephew. Well now hes better after I explained how all my life ive struggled with this and its an addiction. Addicts need help. All that so now hes better. Lol. But at first he was like you are just lazy. My boyfriend who is also heavy is struggling with my decision because he feels I am going to dump him once I lose all my weight. Smh. Im at the point in life where u can say or do what u want but im finally going to take care of me!! My first goal is 50 pounds by October. Lol. If I can do it sooner more power to me. Lets be buddies!! One can never have enough support in this. I too have struggled with my weight since very young.

Better. Its been helping NOT to keep rereading the booklet the surgeon gave me about the day of surgery. Lol. My dad is a clown and when I had my parents read it he made jokes. I am just staying out of my head and when I start getting nervous I think of why I am doing this and the life I will be living. Oh and the trip to the Bahamas with my parents next February. ty for checking!!

I receeived my banding date from my Dr's office- April 7. I was feeling pretty excited but as the days draw are passing and I realize it's less than a month away I experiencing some major nerves. Reading over the Dr's paperwork has only made it worse. Did anybody else feel this way? Any suggestions? I have talked to friends and they have just said if I am that scared dont do it. Thats not an option for health reasons. Please help!!

Hi! I am being banded April 7. I officially have to start my diet on the 24 but I am starting it early as well.

Suffolk County New York. Huntington. Am being banded on April 7. Looking for a mentor.

I am doing the band and plicationon the 7th and plan on being out for two weeks. Unfortunately my job is very physical and they do not allow employees to come back with light duty.

I am doing the band and plicationon the 7th and plan on being out for two weeks. Unfortunately my job is very physical and they do not employees to come back with light duty.

Can they give you something for the gas to make you more comfortable?

Hope today is better for you!

Congrats lapper on being banded. Did they know about your hernie pre surgery? Hoping you have a smooth n speedy recovery.

Good Luck Lapper!!!! If you feel up to it please post how you are doing! Much luck to you!!!!

Is anyone elses doctor having them do the 2 week pre op diet??

I am being banded April 7th.

Thank you skywalker! I will def try these tips! And you are so right! I am CHOOSING to take control now rather than have an emergency that I will not have control over!

Thank you and I do have to also remember the NSV!

It is hard sometimes to get to the gym but I meet with a trainer on Mondays, go 2 times in addition, and do a sunday am Water arobics class. But I wont lie and say I wasnt tired since my nerves kept me awake till almost 2 am. Smh. If I can be 300 by the time I am banded I will be happy!!! I only make myself go to the gym on sun am by the way. Lol

First off thank you all. I was so nervous about surgery I did not sleep well. Lol. @ tomander I like the suggestion of a support group. Where is your support group hosted? Im in Long Island, NY.

@k8mk1999 my weight currently is 306. Very embaressed by that number. I type this as I am getting ready for the gym which is a huge step for me in itself. I am focused and am just hoping not to lose that focus. I do have high expectations. Is that normal? I def will dowload that app!! A co worker suggested it friday night to me as well but I was like wth is an app going to do. Hearing it from this forum as well makes me think its worth the download!! Ty!!

Does everyone feel comfortable posting their banding dates and how much they have lost? I would like to lose 50 or more pounds by october. Is this realistic? Any tips and suggestions that everyone has as I embark on this crazy thrill ride? And thank you all. I am so glad I finally am finding support!!!

Wow. Thank you all for responding. I am relieved to see I am not alone in this as I so very often feel I am. I DO know this is the correct step for me. I just have to remember that and NOT let what the dr gave me to read scare me. Lol. I wonder though if they could triple the anti anxiety pills for me that morning? Lol

I have started to already make changes in preperation for the new eating changes required after banding. It hasn't been easy. I have also joined a gym and am working with a trainer. I am focused. But also scared out of my mind. ESPECIALLY after reading the packet of what will happen during surgery. I would have been better off not knowing!!! My other issue is I often only eat around 600 calories a day because I get so busy I forget to eat. I am working on getting up to 1200 as my doctor and trainer advised. I am scared of being out of my comfort zone. Is it normal??