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Hi Chris , new to the forum also and your post caught my eye as Im in a similar situation as you and can identify with your thoughts. Ive lost 15lbs in 2 weeks , and well as said already it has blew my mind , it has got me thinking , could I just do this for 3/4 months and forget the operation. In reality I know mentaly deep down the answer is No , I wouldnt , I even discussed it with my wife of 20 years and her knowing my battle with weight throughtout this period , knows my metality and line of thought probaly better than I do , or at least I will admit .. LOL Primarily I have to lose weight , as I have had issues with spinal related problems which they wont treat due to my weight as the risks are too high , in fact they feel If I managed to lose 70/80 lbs the effect on my spine may well make the problem manageable without an operation. So I thought to myself ok if weight the issue ( in addition to my own vanity , self esteem reasons ) , think long term ... I dont even if they could want the operation in relation to my back problems. The weight issue will always be a problem in relation to that side of things. Like you dieted last 20 years , yep it comes off but Ive never been lighter than 220/230lbs , when it comes off , its fine then 3-6 months later its all back on again .. I just cant help myself .. I am quite an outgoing sort of person , I like to socialise , eat out etc ... , I may like it but my body doesnt .. and now my bopdy with the back , high blood pressure , aching joints , arthritis and also possible type 2 diabetes just around the corner. its time to kick myself up the butt and get back in line with my health.. To me the band will be that kick , I may be loose at times with my will power etc etc , but Im not silly or stupid , the band for me mentally tells me you cant eat this or that , you cant eat as much of it as I would like , and just to go with the programme ..... Or it will at least when done on the 25th ... thats my mindset at least , and I hope it helps a bit Your not alone .. and I wish you the very best and Im sure you will achieve your goals. Personally I think the fact your are worried , what if , they dont do it , shows how desperate you are to loose and it to work .. any doctor in my opinion would be nuts and not professional not to recognise that ... and your 100% right , you cant drink liquids forever ......... I shudder at the very thought LOL .......:tt2: , if I were ever to stick to liquids forever , one thing is for sure It would be 12 Yr Old McAllan Scotch Whisky Keep positive

Hi Guys , great to see so many positive comments , my date is fast approaching , all set for the 25th . Been on pre op 800 calorie a day liquids only , mainly consisting of slim fast drinks which I find in all fairness keeps the hunger at bay , in between the cup a soup , which Im getting sick off , some low cal custurd and creamed rice pots. Was in supermarket yesterday saw some pre made Jelly pots ooohhh only 10 cals , mmm I thought to myself and filled the trolley .......... oh my god , they were rotten LOL all into the bin. Ive tried some soya alternatives ie choc mouse , to try help with the Proteins , they pretty bland and tasteless but manageable. Was weighed at 282lbs on the 6th of this month , was on low cal 1200 cal diet for 5 days , and now on liquids up until the operation on 25th , today being 19th weigh in at 267 lbs so , lost 15lbs in 2 weeks , which in fairness has blew my mind .. a whole stone in such a short time. Anyway nice to post , best wishes to all , and I will post in furture as things progess .... woohooooo stroll on 25th :tt2:

Im laughing to myself Ikerry , I was just reading your post and think whoooo thats the way I wanna go ... must be telepathic powers across the Water ... reading and posting same time .... thanks for the responses Guys , much appreciated, I gotta give it some serious thought for sure

Hi , Just thought I would introduce myself , Im Nick alias Big Nick , hopefully to be Not so Big Nick from Scotland. Im due to have lapband fitted on 25th March and currently in my 2 week pre op liquid diet period, which to say the least is driving me bananas or is it I want to eat some bananas LOL, I wish :w00t: Im 43 yrs of age , married 3 great kids :frown:, been overweight most of my adult :lunch: currently 280lb 's. Heaviest 310lbs 2007. Due to recent health issues , mainly compression and protruding discs of the lower spine L1-L5 causing severe problems with mobility been advised got lose those pounds at least 70 of em. Having dieted before constantly and always fighting my weight :wub:, decided this is gonna be my best long term option to get them off and keep them off. I spent most of last year on my back flat due to the back and decided its a no go for sure, especially now its a no win situation , wont operate unless I loose the weight and possibly losing the weight may well be enough to relieve the pressure on my spine for me to manage it better without the added risk of an operation. Being a reasonably young guy , young family I think the best and sensible thing to do. Anyway sadly no insurance pay out .. gotta pay myself £7,000 ( about $12,000 US I believe or thereabouts ) , Hospital will be Ross Hall in Glasgow and Biatric Surgeon Mr Stewart. So ....... my mind is going at 90 mph , wondering whats in store for me , watched a few vids on google , so thought best sign up to a forum and interact with people who are in similar situation. I will keep the questions coming over the forthcoming weeks and get a grasp on the little community you have here Nick

Thanks I will be sure to check it out.