janesays

omg, that is soooo funny! sorry if this is too much info, but I had a dream last night that I finally went to the bathroom! I've been a little constipated, clearly....

Clearly I'm a little bit apprehensive too... it's 12:17 in the morning and I have my surgery at 6 a.m.... I need to go to sleep! But to be honest, I haven't really felt nervous at all lately... in fact, some days I act like I already have the band in me! I know that seems a little weird, but I think it's because I've been on this journey so long.... it feels like a part of me already. I'm in a hotel room with my (sleeping) mom right now, and she is a nervous wreck.. so I think I lost any fear I might have had because I know she is worrying about it all for me. Maybe find someone who can help ease the anxiety by being anxious with you? And don't worry! The last month went by reallllly fast for me, and it should for you too! I am sooo happy for you that you will be getting your surgery soon! When will you know your exact date?

so excited for this-- for all of us! talk to you in the morning when we are all in bandland!

haha well yeah, me too. i'm probably the most conservative of all my friends when we go out, though you wouldn't guess it by the way i talk. i think i just want to be chased for once instead of being the chaser. i gave up falling over myself for boys a long time ago, but that doesn't mean anyone started falling over themselves for me. i just want to be that confident girl in the room that knows any guy there would die to be with her but instead of worrying about that I'm busy having fun a good time with my friends!

haha Amethystjade... you are hilarious! i want to do all of the above to what you said, even if i didn't know it!

I didn't have to for my surgeon, but he did lift up my shirt to see my stomach, so that he could see if I had any scars and so that he could point out to me where to expect my new scars. I did have to change into a (backless!) gown for the nurse when I had my EKG and chest scan. She opened up the gown to put the sensors on me but tried to make me as covered as possible, but she walked me down a busy hallway to the x-ray, and I was scrambling to hold the back of the gown together! Remember, every doc is different so I don't know how it will work for you. I guess just prepare like you would need to in order to be comfortable. But.. as my roommate (who is a nurse) always says: they REAAAAALLLY don't care what we look like. They see far worse... and I'm guessing since you are 26 that you are not the bottom of the pile. Good luck with everything!

hi all! i start my pre-op diet tomorrow.... surgery on the 20th! yay! this entire weekend was a bit of a "last supper" ... i didn't gain any weight though, thankfully! friday my roomie and i cooked mexican food, we had a tailgate with hamburgers on saturday, and tons of leftovers for today. but i am so ready to start this pre-op diet. i want to prove to my doctor and to myself that i AM capable of a little self-control.... it's only ten days, right? hopefully i don't give in to temptation. my mom, who won't be in the same city as me until next tuesday, is putting herself on a similar diet for moral support. i'm so lucky she's willing to suffer with me!

i'm having surgery on the 20th too! I don't have kids... 20 years old and still in college. But I do have three roommates who do not know about the surgery. I've told my close family and my best friend, but I just do not trust my roommates enough to not tell the whole world, even though I know they would want the best for me. My mom is flying up to be with me for 2 weeks and it is the Thursday before our week off for Thanksgiving break, so my roommates won't even notice, as I will just want to stay in the hotel room with my mom the first few days anyways.. and they will be at home for 9-10 days with their families. I can't imagine having this surgery with so many kids around! I'm sure we will all do great, even with our different lives. We will have a wonderful and secret friend inside of us, helping us out. It will probably be difficult the first week or so being with your kids, but just think of how much easier it will be to be with them once you've gotten to a healthier weight. good luck to both of you!

looks beautiful! i'll be sure to speak up if i notice any bugs

gentylwind and angie angel-- i'm originally from plano! that's so close to me that my ex-boyfriend from high school is from allen, and my brother dated a girl who lived in allen too. seems like you have all the eligible bachelors and bachelorettes... haha! only one week until i officially start my pre-op diet...

thinking of you guys! good luck tomorrow cobrien! keep us updated on your status please

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hey! i don't live in ny now, but a lot of my family does. I will be moving there in August and will definitely be needing some supportive friends! keep in touch!

good luck notorious novembers!

cappy: so great "meeting" you too! I haven't had as much of a problem with sweets as I have trying to reduce the sodium/carbs. Also, I definitely think my biggest problem is not drinking with meals! I have had some success cutting a lot of things out of my diet, but that is one thing I have no idea how to do.. angieangel: another nov. 20! it will be sooner than we think! i am self pay too, but my doctor has me on a ten day pre-op diet like the rest of his patients. I am nervous about it, but I am kind of looking at it as my last chance to prove to myself that I have *some* will-power. I can handle 10 days..... hopefully! p.s.... love the texas flag picture! I too am a misplaced Texan (I live in Missouri right now, and that is where I will have my surgery). Where in TX are you from?

I totally understand what you are going through. I'd say about 99% of my friends are of a healthy weight, some of them even too skinny in my opinion! However, I have only told one of my friends -- my best friend -- and I am so glad I did. She is supporting me 100% but it is hard because we no longer live in the same town. I of course also told my mom, my stepdad, and my brother, and there are a few others because of them that know (hair dresser included -- she was banded 5 years ago), but ultimately, it was the toughest decision for me to NOT tell my other close friends. Sometimes we realize that it is just better to keep some things to ourselves. I did, however, promise myself that I would never lie to my close friends about it, so in the meantime I plan on telling them that I am simply eating less or watching what I eat-- no breads and such. When the moment is right, or if I feel that I really need their support, I will confide in them. If they inquire about WLS or perhaps one day even decide they need it for themselves, I will of course fess up. Otherwise, I have found all the support I need on this very website! Another thing I found helpful was going to my hospital's support group meeting for patients with the lapband. You should really look into seeing if your hospital has one. It was a totally different experience talking one on one with people who have the same problems, and people who are a few months ahead of me in the process! On the plus side, they are also nearby, so a couple of new friends are possible too. Good luck!

I have my surgery Nov. 20, so I don't start my pre-op diet until Nov. 10. In the last few months though, I have just been "practicing"... aka chewing more, trying not to drink with meals, eating more protein, and getting in lots of water. i'm not nervous... yet! but i am definitely excited!