Sedonagirl

Poodles, Really? Is it really easier than having the appendix removed? I had mine removed in 1999, but I still remember, clear as day, how painful the recovery was. Were yours removed laparoscopically? I'm due for my surgery in 3 weeks and I am sooooo nervous. Wondering why I'm voluntarily choosing to go in and have surgery... what is wrong with my head? I need to hear that the recovery is pretty minor as I'm having my band placed on the 26th in TJ, then returning to San Diego on the 28th for the remainder of the week to resume our scheduled vacation. Which means lots of walking, Sea World, and relaxing on the beach. Not a lot of "bed time" scheduled... Glad to hear all went well for you... Lizziegrace

Oh my gosh. Reading this thread has given me butterflies in my stomach, and I'm three weeks out! I just found you guys. I'm scheduled to be banded on June 26 by Dr. Huacuz in TJ. Lizzie

Okay, I'm to be banded in 1 month. I'm getting a little concerned about everyone saying that with the Lapband, one still has to "work" really hard to lose weight. Okay, I know, this sounds terrible... an easy fix? How dare I even dream! But dream, I did... and now I'm not so sure. You see, I wouldn't weigh as much as I do now if I had ANY willpower. And yet, I'm being told that I'll need willpower to succeed. Should I waste my money if "I" can't do it anymore? I've lost weight three times by eating super small portions, and eating only when I felt physical hunger. It's a great way to lose, but after about a year, "I" can't keep it up anymore. Every meal is a battle, and the one time I give in, it's downhill from there. Now I weigh more than ever! And to think, 4 years ago I was a size 8! So, here's my question: please define "work"... If eating super small portions worked before, and now my stomach will be so small that I can't overeat, how can the Lapband NOT work? What kind of "work" is required of me to succeed? Please, do help... I'm willing to do my part, I'm just hoping for some help. Thanks. Lizzie :help:

I'm scheduled for my surgery at the end of this month, and I haven't told any of my friends, and only barely told my family (parents and sister, husband always knew). My husband doesn't understand this, but I feel a little sensitive about the whole ordeal. I don't want to tell people, and I'm not sure I'll want to tell people afterward either. Sooooo... how many of you are really vocal about the surgery, and what seems to be the general reception? And if, generally, you don't tell people, what is your explanantion for all of the weight you've lost?

Hi everyone! I'm going to be banded in Mexico on June 26th. I am so excited, and already in weight-loss mind mode! Sooooo, my question is: I see that a lot of people go on a pre-op diet and I'm wondering what this is exactly... liquid fast? shake Meal Replacements? Protein drinks and 1 "sensible" meal? As far as I can tell, my doctor doesn't have his patients participate in a pre-op diet, so I'll be going it alone. If anyone has any recommendations as to what product I should buy and, most importantly, best tasting, please let me know. Super Stoked! Lizzie:clap2:

WOW! You guys are so "on the ball" with responses!! Thanks so much! Okay, you've given me hope! Honestly, I felt "lame" for asking... like, how lazy am I that I'm questioning having to "work"? But, if I had any willpower left, I wouldn't be considering altering my body, risking gallbladder trouble and future autoimmune disorder possibilites. If, like I've seen so many people do, I could exercise for more than 6 months, and ALWAYS win the head hunger battle, and NEVER EVER over indulge, I wouldn't be doing this. So, thanks for the answers. I really could use the help that the band will offer. I call it my "internal control" because it won't let me overeat no matter how much I want to. There will be immediate and swift consequences when I give in, and I need those. Instead of the pounds that slowly creep on, how about some major pain? Now that's a reason not to overeat. Hopefully I won't be a slow learner!

Thanks Bug for the quick response! Just to clarify... that's 4 optima's a day, NO food... for 2 weeks. Correct? Okay, I'll do that in 2 weeks, I want to help this along as best I can. Cheers! Lizzie