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WOW, I can't believe its coming!!! I'm getting excited and nervous.... before I know it Friday the 12th will be here!!! I was curious about the liquid diets pre op...because I wasn't given any diet to follow. So I called this afternoon and the girl who does scheduling said I only have to do liquids the day before... I should get a call sometime on thursday, the hospital will give me my arrival time etc... I'll be joining all those May BANDSTERS!!

Hello all !! What a great site!! I can use some :help: I'll fill you in. I'll start with, as soon as I heard about the Lap-Band, with excitement and anticipation, I ran to the first seminar I could find. Of course it being over 1 hour away, with the traffic, I was 10 minutes late Uggh :angry I got there just in time to hear the few post op people talk, of course none were lap bands. I thought, 10 min. what the heck could I have missed!! Just my luck.... I did leave with a packet of info, video etc.... But with the costs etc., I did more online research to find a Dr that took my insurance, there was noway I was going to afford this fully out of pocket. I saw a Dr in Dec 05 for consult., left totally excited! In the most nicest way possible, (if there is such a way!! lol) He told me I was Morbidly Obese. My BMI's over 40. For clearance I did my shrink evaluation he required, and listed ALL my life long diets that I have done. During all this I'm having highs and lows, I have come across people that try to talk me out of it, some supportive some not. We'll then I think ok, I'll try AGAIN on my own. But again, what has my past behaviors been....loose it, gain even more back!! Then I received a call last week, the insurance company approved the surgery I just need to get a scope and venous doppler done, once I get that clearance I'm good to go and she can schedule a date!! Again, I hang up excited, wow, this is gonna happen! Finally, maybe I can live my life and enjoy myself. I'm tired of not living and just existing. So I'm looking for some help, I still haven't called to make the appts for those last two tests....I'm nervous, scared, curious, unsettled and excited at the same time. One thing I keep thinking about is, how will I be able to know I'm full....?? The thoughts about only eating a 30cc cup full at a time.....(thats what he showed me as a visual, a med cup) All I picture is, going out to anything, party, family function, am I just able to take a bite and walk away?? Is that what its like? Then I feel foolish, thinking, I'm such an emotional eater that maybe I'm just over reacting to the thought of taking away my comfort....food? So if anyone out there can give me some insite, anythings appreciated! Thanks!

Hello all May Bandsters!! I'm being done May 12th in New Jersey. All my testing is done and over. I just need to follow up for medical clearance from my regular dr. I haven't seen a nutritionist, don't even know where to begin to find one. Maybe I'll call the insurance company tomorrow about that one. :ranger: In reading all the threads it is nice to know, your not the only one with the same worries and habits. Once I got my date, I've been eating like I'm never gonna eat again.....just obsessing.....my last supper has lasted over a week so far.....:hungry: my surgeon never mentioned anything about a pre-op diet. I'm definately worrying about the liquid phase....and omg can I do it... I think I might need to start sampling some of these drinks now.... Any ideas on what to have to get the Protein in??

Interesting Danie, One of my nonsupporters., everytime I was starting a diet would leave my most favorite donuts from Dunkin D's....not just one., two in a bag with a large coffee on my desk! At first I use to be wow, that was nice., then another friend brought it to my attention., why everytime you attempt to loose weight does she sabatoque you?? Then I would think WAIT WAIT.....I'm on my diet why are you doing this....she would just smile and say, I stopped and thought of you. Now don't get me wrong., no-one forced me to eat them BOTH at that.... but as time went on,....this same person would knock all my attempts to loose weight.... why your wasting your time on this ??? or that??? you tried that it don't work...? you look fine? She's overweight as well so I would encourage her to do things with me...not because I wanted her to loose weight thats up to her...but to spend time and do things together as friends. Needless to say, I'm not discussing this procedure with her at all. She brings me down.... I'm excited and staying positive, and the ones that can't support me or be there will just not be included in my process. Its about me not them. (Imagine that for a change.....doing something for myself) Its about time.... Keep me posted on your process... My date is May 12th! I'm ready too!

I noticed in searching the boards alot of you were on a Pre-op diet? My doctor never mentioned anything about doing this. Was it a liquid diet? Should I call and question this?? I'm wondering if it helps with Post-op. Also did anyone find.......We'll all I know is since I got my date, Im stuffing myself like I'm never gonna eat again. Kinda like the binge before the diet starts...I think its the emotional mind games I'm playing with myself and I guess I know there is gonna be alot of I cant's.....I can't have this and I can't have that.......and we all know what happens when someone tells us we CANT have!!! :nervous

Going for my pre admission testing tomorrow...I'm excited and nervous. :Banane56: Not so much for the testing, but the procedure. Just looking for support, I'm getting worried I'm gonna wake up hungry still and wonder what the heck did I do!!! Did anyone feel this way too!?! What no more food, thats been my crutch, I'm not so much a huge eater, but definately an emotional one. :faint: Time for me to start living, and stop just existing!!:whoo:

Thank you, thank you...I will let you know how everything goes. I can't wait to fit into smaller sizes too. Plus to start living and stop just existing!! I want to be healthy, avoid heart problems as well, I'm currently taking thyroid medicine now...Im hoping for the day I can stop. No matter how hard it gets, your right, finally I can be happier with myself. I'll make it thru the grumpy times...Maybe I should appologize NOW to those around me supporting me, incase I bite there heads off!!

:help: Getting ready, nervous and excited. Date for Lap Band is May 12, 2006. Just completed my pre admission testing yesterday at the hospital. Im hoping I'm making the best decision for myself.....wonder at times if its just my nerves that I get the feeling maybe I shouldn't do it. Will I miss not being able to eat whatever I want...possibly. Will I be able to handle the liquid week...:paranoid It's amazing, I can at times go hours, without eating and go hmm...I forgot to eat ...however tell me I CANT:lock1: .....you would think I haven't eaten in weeks the way I look to eat. :hungry: Was anyone else nervous as the date was creaping up on you.?? I'm excited, then I panic alittle.... Whats the longest someone was out of work after procedure....I'm on my feet all day 8 hours, so I might stay home alittle bit till I feel up to it... We'll see... :party:

Alanda, Thanks for sharing!!! My date is scheduled for May 12th,...what motivation for me. Good luck for continued success.

Thanks Linda!!! :Banane33: I called my mom last night and discussed my upcoming date and all my concerns etc... She said you don't eat alot to begin with so I don't know why your so worried about this....I just laughed and said mom, Yes I do it, she still swears I eat like a bird....at times yea....but other times...:omg: LOL Thanks for all the support We can do this Linda!!

Thank all for replying.... Linda - thats exactly what keeps running thru my head, can I handle it... will my moods get the best of me. I'm having my procedure in New Jersey. Keep me posted! Janet - Thanks, I was glad to get my date!! OMG, buyers remorse, do I know that feeling so well. I'm kinda scared I'm gonna have that with this too. It's the excitement, and then the unknown is what brings me down. Kim - Thats where I can relate, I'll go to grab a drink, food etc...and get so moody, POOP I can't have that...... I have such positive feelings as well, don't get me wrong, I went to two seminars prior to a consultation. Mainly been reading alot on here, and just seeing what other people have to say to get a better grip of it all. I know its not an easy option, and I have to change to a healthier lifestyle and this is just a tool to help. Its the unknown, I still feel like, do I know what the heck I'm doing...then panic, I better shop now to make sure I have liquids in..etc... I know I sound crazy! I'm not on any pre-op diet...he never mentioned it to me??? Wonder if I should call, Whats that all about? Is it liquids too? Thank you all for your support and input I really appreciate it.

Wow, I just got mine too and we have the same date I'm May 12th also!! Tomorrow morning I acutally have my pre-admission testing.

Yea, thats true the emotional stuff will still be there. I think I'm just thinking too much about it.... I'm nervous about the beginning parts, like liquids etc... I have to do some serious shopping and get some stuff in and throw away stuff I can't have...

Tracylou - - - YEAH!! :clap2: How exciting, maybe our dates won't be too far apart! Vegaswildflower - - - thanks, I'm so excited right now...and I know your so right, I've been going thru the ups and downs....thats what took me so long to get in gear and get those required tests done.:uwelcome: Up until the actual date, I'm sure I'll have those last minute moments,... "should I, or maybe I shouldn't" :decision:

:update: OK I did the testing, and called the Dr's office to let them know all was finally finished.... she said I should hear from her by the end of this week to schedule my Pre-admission testing, and possible be scheduled for the End of April for the Lap BAND ... The insurance had already provided them with an approval... OMG,....I'm excited!!!! :banana

Hello all, Well I've finally moved myself to pick up the phone and make those final Dr Appts!!! Monday morning I'm going for the Venous Doppler, and Tuesday in the am, off to the hospital for the EGD Scope, and thats it....once my Dr receives those two results, its off to pre-admission testing!!! I'm so excited!! I'm back into that mode, and I'm not gonna let anyone bring me down. As for those people that constantly try to talk me out of it.....lets just say I no longer even discuss the Lap Band with them. It's all good, I'm just learning to keep certain things to myself. I have plenty other support. Alittle nervous about getting this scope down the throat, I mean I know they put you out and all....but just the thought. The Dr's office gave me a CD to watch, to see how the procedures done, maybe I'll pop that in tomorrow and take a look. We'll I'll keep all posted, hopefully next time I'm around it'll be to post my DATE!!!!

Newbie here checking out the site, still deciding on Lap Band. I came across this posting and I must say ***Amazing Illude!!*** Congrats on your success, your should be very proud of yourself !! Well done.