Laweezmi

On the main forum page, click on Introductions. Then scroll down on the left side you'll see "groups on a month by month basis" or something like that; click there and you'll find March 09.

Hi Lisa, My surgery date is also March 10, so I know what you're going through. I start my liquid diet on Tues. and I'm worried that I won't be able to stick with it. You should join the March 2009 group here, so you can talk to others who are about to start this adventure. Keep your hopes up--I know we can make this work! Good Luck! Laura S. Kalamazoo MI

Great poem! Best of luck to you!

Well, I am 56 and have several co-morbidities, including severe sleep apnea. So many people, especially younger people, think that it's just a matter of diet and exercise and you'll lose weight. I even used to think that. However, it's different when you're post-menopausal and post-hysterectomy with no metabolism. It IS more difficult! I wish I could count on more support from my extended family.

Thanks for the good advice, Jachut! I did have one serving each of the chips and valentine hearts, so I kept it under control. The problem is having the stuff in the house. I'll send it to work with my husband tomorrow. And, come hell or high water, I'm going to stick to my pre-surgery diet!

March 10th for me!

Hi! Glad to know that people all over are going in for this. I'm wondering how open you've been about the surgery with your friends and family. I've told my husband and son of course, but haven't told any other friends and family. Is it because I'm ashamed to have to do it? Maybe a little. I heard someone say that it was "taking the easy way out." I don't feel that way! I've lost so many pounds only to always gain them back. I really hope this will be my last battle with weight loss.

Thanks for the reply. I am wishing that I didn't have to wait another month. As of right now, with two weeks until the liquid diet, I'm experiencing the "Last Supper Syndrome". I keep thinking, well after the surgery I won't be able to eat this or that, so I'd better eat it now! So I went to the grocery store and bought chips and valentine's candiy. Really dumb! After a serving of each, I was satisfied, but the danger is having the stuff in the house. Anyone else out there get the urge to eat everything just before the surgery?

Lapbanders from Kalamazoo? Will have my surgery March 10th with Dr. Saber. Would like to hear from others who've had their procedures at Bronson Hospital. Laweezmi

My first post, but I have been in the process for over 10 months. When the nurse called to tell me yesterday, she used those words,"your new birthday is.." I hadn't heard that before and it really got me psyched. Anybody out there in West Mich who has already had lapband or is about to have it like me? I have a lot of questions and have been looking over the forum for a few weeks. Thanks everyone! There is so much info and practical tips available. I'll be having my procedure at Bronson Hospital in Kalamazoo. I know it's usual to get wary just before the surgery, but is there anyone who really REGRETS having had this? If so, why? I hope to hear from you. Laura S.

How do I join that forum?