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I just hope I can get to the point one day when I have to think about what line to use!!! Waaaaay to go! Hmmmmm, lets see....how about "what's it to ya"? hehe...nah, just kidding, ya might alienate ppl!! Ummmm, you could say, "I put a lock on the fridge and threw away the key"....nah, that might not work either.....I would stick to the "lots of hard work, both mentally and physically". Either way....yay you! :clap2:

:clap2: Hey, my turtle has moved thru the grass!!!! kewl!! Such a persnickety lil' fella!!! :nervous

Hi all, I'm getting banded on 21 Apr. I have concerns about telling people...(ie. who to tell, when to tell, IF to tell). Logically, I KNOW that it shouldn't matter what people think about me and I KNOW that medically, this is the right avenue for me. However, I can't seem to shake the feeling that people are going to "judge" me and think I'm taking the easy way out (Haaaa!! if they only knew how hard this will really be!). So, my question is...did anyone else face (or are you currently facing) this isssue? If so, how did you deal with it? I mean, I know sooner or later (fingers crossed) people will start to notice and they will ask questions; I'm just not so sure how to respond. I know, I know, "true friends" will be okay with it but I had a friend who had gbs and even her "true friends" were kind about it and supportive about it to her face but behind her back...*sigh*...a different story. People can be so cruel. Any experiences any of you have had with this will be appreciated. Tks all!

Lots of interesting and useful posts. I didn't do a scientific survery or anything but I get the impression that most ppl prefer to keep it to themselves and their "inner circle". I just want to clarify one thing (& though I don't presume to speak for others, it also prob holds true for the others)...just because I may choose to keep it to my very inner cirlce by no means is an indication that I am ashamed or embarassed about it. NOT AT ALL!!! Obiously I would share the info with someone if they were serious about it (ie. were also obese and asked for assistance). Nosiree bob...no shame here!!!!:guess only 10 more sleeps to go!!!

WHoooo hoooooo to the April bandits (I know, I know...it is "bandsters" but just humour me and let me pretend I'm gonna be a cowboy like Jesse James!)....anyways, I digress!....those of you who've recently had it done...I'm thinking of you and wishing you all the best; keep us posted on your progress (but don't scare us!). Mine is on the 21st...I'm 4 days into that dang pre-op diet but on a good note, I found an AMAZINGLY tasty yougurt!! (Source's: vanilla apple crumble...mmmmm * mouth waters just thinking of it *). By the way, my husband said y'all are gonna think I'm a guy because of the "Yoda" thing...but nope; I'm more of a Yodette!! Good luck all...and for those of us who are doing the pre-op diet right now...lets hang in there!!!!!!!:nervous

OMIGAWD! That is almost enough to make me change my mind!!!! (it won't though!). I just read it to my husband and he said, "I don't want you doing that"! errr, umm...me neither sweetie!!!

Hi vinnypooh...in downtown Toronto there is the "Toronto Lap Band Centre" (TLBC)...the website is www.tlbc.ca I am getting banded there on 21 Apr and know a few ppl who have also had it there. They are great. Check out the website, it offers a lot of valuable info. Good luck!

Thanks everyone! You're replies/comments have been most useful; I appreciate it as well as the warm welcome I've received since joining this forum.

I'm scheduled for my surgery on 21 Apr. I am on day 3 of my 2 week "pre-op" diet. It is difficult but not as bad as I thought. It is actually kind of nice having limited options and I look forward to next week when all I can have is yougurt for that very reason. I just have to be sure that I drink the proper amount of fluid. Right now I'm just extremely stressed out about the approval issue. I hope to find out more about this early next week. I may be worrying for nothing but experience tells me otherwise. I just know how the organization works; it can be so very slow to move and ppl aren't always as helpful as I would like. I also have concerns about what (if anything) to tell people. This wouldn't even be an issue if it weren't for the fact that J. had the same thing done; it puts a whole other perspective on it. I don't feel like I should have to defend myself but due to the nature of ppl and what they think, I know I will be put in that exact position to do so. I joined the lapbandtalk site a few days ago and have found it to be extremely useful. The info one can glean from this site is tremendous and I intend to make as much use of it as I can. I have already learned so much. My other concern is for C. I know that this was have an impact/effect on him as well...and our relationship. Not our personal feelings for each other but what we "do" together. Eating out and food, in general, has been an important part of what we do together. And though I know this will force us to change I don't want him to think or feel he is being forced and even though I know it will be good for us, I know it will also be difficult to break some of our habits. I love C. for all his unconditional support he gives me and I only hope I can give back the same and I hope he doesn't become disappointed or bitter over this whole thing...due to us not being able to do the food thing together anymore (ie. eating out etc). Hopefully we'll just be able to enjoy it together, but in a different way...a healthier way. I hope this will help the diabetic situation as well as my comorbidities.

I'm scheduled for my surgery on 21 Apr. I am on day 3 of my 2 week "pre-op" diet. It is difficult but not as bad as I thought. It is actually kind of nice having limited options and I look forward to next week when all I can have is yougurt for that very reason. I just have to be sure that I drink the proper amount of fluid. Right now I'm just extremely stressed out about the approval issue. I hope to find out more about this early next week. I may be worrying for nothing but experience tells me otherwise. I just know how the organization works; it can be so very slow to move and ppl aren't always as helpful as I would like. I also have concerns about what (if anything) to tell people. This wouldn't even be an issue if it weren't for the fact that J. had the same thing done; it puts a whole other perspective on it. I don't feel like I should have to defend myself but due to the nature of ppl and what they think, I know I will be put in that exact position to do so. I joined the lapbandtalk site a few days ago and have found it to be extremely useful. The info one can glean from this site is tremendous and I intend to make as much use of it as I can. I have already learned so much. My other concern is for C. I know that this was have an impact/effect on him as well...and our relationship. Not our personal feelings for each other but what we "do" together. Eating out and food, in general, has been an important part of what we do together. And though I know this will force us to change I don't want him to think or feel he is being forced and even though I know it will be good for us, I know it will also be difficult to break some of our habits. I love C. for all his unconditional support he gives me and I only hope I can give back the same and I hope he doesn't become disappointed or bitter over this whole thing...due to us not being able to do the food thing together anymore (ie. eating out etc). Hopefully we'll just be able to enjoy it together, but in a different way...a healthier way. I hope this will help the diabetic situation as well as my comorbidities.

Thanks Elisabeth and Audra for your comments. Overall, I'm a very private person which makes it even more difficult for me. The fact I'm even "sharing" on here is noteworthy! LOL...thanks again.

Great thread...btw, I always played the cowboy role when I was little (rough 'n tumble tom boy that I was!) so I have no problem being a bandit! LOL. I"d like to join the group; I am getting banded on 21 Apr. I'm on day 3 of my pre-op 2 week diet (ugh..but hangin' in there). To all of you April Bandits who have had it already...WAY TO GO!! Keep up the great work; to all those who are yet to be banded: GOOD LUCK! BTW< I'm 40 (that just sounds too odd when I write that down because I sure don't feel 40!) and I live in Ontario, Canada.

I've done a lot of research on the banding and I am scheduled to receive it on 21 April; I am sooo excited! I just recently stumbled onto your site and it has been VERY helpful and useful and I know it will continue to be so as I start my journey. I am on day 3 of my 2 week pre-op diet and so far so good. Hello and thanks again to everyone; the info you provide is OUTSTANDING!! Cheers!

Thanks for the warm welcome. My surgery will be peformed at the TLBC in Toronto by Drs Joffe and Yau. I "think" it will be covered (still awaiting confirmation) but either way this is my answer and so I'm going forward with it...even if I have to sit outside and play my harmonica with a hat out!! LOL. My husband said he'd play with me and make it a duet! I'm incredibly fortunate to have such full support from my husband. As I said, I'm really excited, the only "niggly" feeling I have is "what if I don't wake up from the surgery" (ie. something bad happens)....I know the chances are astronomically slim but it still worries me and my husband. Otherwise, I'm positive about it. Thanks again. ) (I haven't figured out how to do the cute icon thingys yet...but one day!)