Nelsonsmum

Hi everyone, this looks like such a friendly site, that although I`ve never done this before I felt I wanted to post my feelings on here. Last Monday - 8th I had my initial consultation with my surgeon to explore the idea of gastric banding. During that a dtae was set for 29th March. Today I have seen a specialist nurse who was lovely and explained to me what life would be like post op - everything mashed, no tomatoes or salad ever, no white bread ever etc. etc. and my heads now in a complete spin. I know that loosing the weight is the most important thing but the thought of never again eating fresh salad, or strawberries etc. etc. is really difficult to get my head round. Am I going through a normal process? :wink2:

Hi Yes I`m exactly the same. My diet starts tomorrow and I just had the most unreasonable grump with my husband because on my last day of free eating he ate the chocolate in the fridge. Poor man I don`t know how he puts up with me. I just know it`ll be worth it in the end, and keep reminding myself that its because I have soooo many favorite foods I`m this size, so I have to do something about it now. Good luck for thursday.:thumbup:

Thank you, thank you, thankyou.:wink2: Feeling much more positive again this morning, and very excited. Kagead yes I guess you`re right it is very quick, but now I`ve been given a date I`m reluctant to delay it. I`m usually 90% positive and ready, but the nurse really rocked my boat. She is 3 months post op and having a difficult time so I guess that influenced my consultation. Good luck alexxamarie, hows the pre-op diet going? I start tomorrow. Thanks again to everyone who reassured me that I am in control of how tight I want the band and how I make the journey. xx