Hi everyone!! I will be banded this Friday 6/9/06 in Dade City, Florida by Dr. Grossbard and Dr. DiCiccio(sp?). I am excited and nervous. I have been on Optifast since May 15 and have mangaged not to lose my mind but instead 16 pounds. It feels good not to eat but I know I could not do this much longer.
I currently weigh 266 and my BMI is over 50. I am worried reading some of the postings that some people have been very hungry quite soon after surgery and I was promised by my doctor that I won't want to eat so the 4 more weeks of liquids I will have to endure won't be a big deal.
This surgery is costing us a small fortune. I have to be successful. I know, I know, it's a tool!! I spent a lot of money on "tools" in my fat life and I want this one to be the last. I hope that joining this forum will help me get through some of the stuff in my head that has made food such a damned addiction for me. I would love to hear from anyone. I hope I can figure out how this posting stuff works.:girl_hug:
