EL Diva

Thanks so much for all your words of support! I find I gain strenth reading through the threads and its nice to know others are going through the same struggles. I have to admit, and probably naively, I thought it was going to be easier to get through the liquid phase. As an "inside joke" my husband bought me a jar of baby food and I laughed saying, "I don't think so!!" but I gotta say, I've been eyeing that jar up in the cupboard and its not looking that bad anymore!! LOL!! but I digress.....

Hello; I'm new and have been reading the forums for a couple of weeks now, and may I say you are a very supportive bunch! It's so wonderful to see compassion and kindess in this forum. I have an appointment for a consultation with Dr. Woodhead in a couple of weeks and am starting to get nervous. I have read that some people can't go out for dinner or eat in public for fear of vomitting. Although I am prepared to make sacrifices and work with the band, I manage a bar for a living and am a very social person. Nights out with friends and traveling are part of my lifestyle and I am so afraid that I won't be able to do those things anymore. Is vomitting a regular occurance with the lapband? Would I still be able to go out an join friends for dinner without just ordering soup? Looking forward to starting a healthier life but still wanting a social one! Thank you for your thoughts and comments :-)

Thank you so much for taking time to reply. I have already decided and consulted with Dr. Woodhead to proceed with the Lap Band. It is always encouraging to hear positive things. Thank you!