lmgreen

Hello to all - I have my surgery in three weeks in India ! I have to pay for it myself and decided to have it in India. I am excited about India and like my Dr alot. So......surgery and the Taj Mahal .... who could ask for better ?! I am so freaked out by all the changes that I am going to have to make to my life - it's overwhelming. I have 200 lbs to lose, which I know is high for the lap-band procedure, but I really just need the tool. I have been told that I need permission to take care of myself. Anybody like that ?

I am on an all liquid pre-op diet. Ick! I wish I had taken a 'farewell tour' of my favorite foods - but I convinced myself that it was the beginning of my new life and the new me. Now I really regret it. So food is on my mind all the time right now and I realize how much I rely on food for emotional support, for my social life and just plain to relieve boredom ! I almost can't watch TV ! lol !! Anyway - I wonder if a year from now I won't be able to relate to the me that wishes I had a blow out! ? :thumbup:

Hey Moe - I was told that carnation had too much sugar in it. I have been using Herbalife shakes with organic, unflavored soy milk. They are pretty good. Nice and rich. I watch my carbs very carefully so that I can throw a handful of berries in to make a really delicious smoothie. unjury and Optifast were also recommended to me. My real issue is I miss chewing ! And crunching ! *sigh*

I am thrilled to have found this forum. I have over 200 lbs to lose and it is difficult to think of that big number. Ick! I have to lose the equivalent of a welter-weight boxer. Anyway - good luck to all of us on our journeys !

I don't know about everyone else... but I feel about 40 different ways. I am excited, scared, stressed out of my mind, nervous, happy, frustrated and on and on. Maybe the fact that I have serious deadlines at work is affecting things ! I have to do 14 DAYS of liquid diet ! I have never wanted pringles and oreo cheesecake so bad in my life ! My Mom is going with me and said that she wants to do all liquid with me, yet I found her tearing the fridge apart and complaining that I didn't have anything to eat ! :biggrin2: Anyway - good luck to all of us August Rock Stars !!

Thank you so much. I can't wait !! I hope that this surgery will let me have the kind of life that will lead to a baby ! )

I was able to find someone! I actually found them through this website ! I looked into getting this procedure 2 years ago - but there was no one within 100 miles that did fills, and now there is someone less than 10 miles from me. :0)

You know, I really understand. It is so frustrating to struggle with your weight and all the many issues and stresses that larger people deal with, and have some person who has ZERO challenges just tell you to 'work harder' or try something else. Even my sister, who loves me dearly, when I reviewed the eating plan and the liquid pre-surgery diet said "Well - why don't you just do that without having the surgery". Like - hey stupid - you know, you could just not eat as much and excercise alot more !! People with no eating or weight struggle just can't relate to people who do. I am thrilled to find a tool that will enable and empower me and YOU, to do what's best for ourselves. Ignore them - their struggles just don't show on the outside. Congratulations on taking this step. Rock on !