BandedMi

I read a post about a woman who didn't obey doctors rules after surgery, she ate whatever she wanted. But....I was told eventually...we can eat almost anything, but that we need not eat a lot of anything. My nutritionist said nothing will be off limits. I guess I'm confused, because the post I had read, the lady said she turned her esophagus into a stomach?? I am officially a pre-opper! I started my diet today and yes, I'm hungry, I've even had a few moments where I was thinking.....this is stupid, I want Arby's. But, I am determined not to cheat & have not. one week!! P.s. is stevia okay to use? My doctors nurse said that agave and honey are sugar and sugar is all the same, but I forgot about stevia? Thx!

But what will a therapist say? Find something else that brings you comfort? Or keep busy cleaning or playing? I saw a therapist, but it was useless because they felt it was fine to be me and I can do what I want. So...i stopped going.

I start my preop diet friday. I stopped smoking years ago, but recently realized how comforting I feel from food. My marriage is not good, I have no one to tell about my surgery, by choice in some ways, as I don't want to. I've isolated myself drastically since this last weight gain. I avoid going home for years...bc I don't want anyone to judge me! I will not smoke or drink after surgery...I want to but it's something I have up. It's hard not having any crutch. What's going to happen when I lose food? I'm scared and emotional over this, although READY....just struggling. I don't know what to do when I get emotional or angry about not being able to eat. How do I handle this right???

You say, "i got the lap band in ______" dont put an ng tube in me & make the appropriate notes in my chart. Thanks!" dont let her or anyone make you feel like you cant speak truth or have to feel awkward or nervous. If she cant be professional enough to treat you respectfully, wtite a complaint. No worries on yoyr end though! Have you been taking your Iron supplement???

Just wanted to introduce myself, my name is Michelle, I am 31. I live in Southern California, inland empire. I will be having my surgery very soon, lap band. I weigh 260 & am 5 ft 2. I was originally going for bypass, but changed my mind because it was just something that caused me anxiety. I am excited to start my new life, I know it's going to be hard, as I'm a soda, sweets, fried foods addict. (kinda) I also eat healthy, too...so I am hopeful that this will be a great tool to help me break free from bad habits. I definitely noticed people are negative about the lap band, and I really look forward to hearing your stories. Thanks Michelle

I'm actually concerned more about the mental part.mi made a pot roast a few weeks ago and the comfort, escape, peace I had while eating...I literally thought, there is NOTHING better than this right now. That's scary to me because I know somewhere I developed a crazy relationship with food" now.....it was really awesome, I bet I could've won an award it was so good, but even now I can remember the pot roast with potatoes and it gives me a peace... How crazy!!!!!

Hi!! My surgery is scheduled for the end of June, too! I am 260, only 5 '2". I was never fat fat either, but I was never thin. I thought I was perfect. Butt, boobs, I had guys that wanted me throughout highs hook, it was usually the white guys who opted to call me fat in subtle ways. I never minded, because I liked myself. I was around 160. After high school, before my first child I weighed 180. Then 200. I was diagnosed with pcos. It was right after I worked at an ice cream shop, so I thought I gained from that! I couldn't get pregnant, they put me on pills....6 years and 2 children later, I weigh 260! I wad 270, but ended up having a large mass removed along with my ovary. Anyway!! Here I am 260, hardly leave my house BC I'm so insecure about people who may know me. Sometimes, I wish I was one of the fat girls who loved themselves. I dont. Its been hard on me, BC the one thing I know I need...is to understand that my weight doesn't define me or make me a better or worse person. Whether I am fat or thin, I am still a soul, a human being, who God loves. I became a Christian 4 years ago after reading what the Bible says about heaven/salvation. Best thing I ever did. The truth is...i dont care if people love me, I dont love myself. We need to work on this. Understanding that it does not matter what other humans think of us, but rather that we are who we are, struggling, thin, fat, ugly, whatever.... We can change these things, but will that really change how we feel about ourselves inside? I would like to think, once I am thinner, I will have more confidence, I will change for the better.... But the truth in that is....i am conforming to what everyone else finds acceptable and pretty. Its rubbish. Do this weight loss thing, but never, ever forget who you are/were. I hope for health, energy, and social anxiety to dissipate. But part of me will probably be very frustrated at the people who treated me different because I was fat. Being bigger has helped me to not feel disgusted with fat people, but to empathize and pray for them, their health. I dont know. I am kinda weird. I'm so excited to get banded, but mostly in excited to have a boost to help me break free from my problems with food. When I spend a month here and there dieting, I love having control over food. I am hopeful that this will make me better all around, even though it shouldn't matter.

Hey you! No worries! My surgery is outpatient! That's amazing! Well, to me. I'm not saying there won't be pain, but you have to think.....if its horrible pain....they aren't going to send you home with a few norcos and be like....bye!!!! They want me walking right away after, I'll go home within like 5 hours of the operation, if all goes well! You got this I will be praying for you!