Yea i have to say the lapband takes alot of will power. but i think you will make it through it, Aww good i hope they band you over christmas break that would be so good because you will get the extra time to heal. but the most imporant thing to do is walk after surgery because i didnt walk very much the first day and i got the worst pains from the gas they blow you up with ughh ahha but if you walk i am sure you ll be fine i am so excited for you !