mrsmyers2010

lol I never thought about it that way. I guess it will be nice that by time it's all over with and I'm coming around the day will be almost over! I guess I was annoyed that a family member I work with is trying to make me come to work half a day since my surgery isn't until later, made me really want an early morning time, lol.

Yeah..there's like 3 or 4 from 2011..but ok

Yeah..I've seen that thread but they're so old, just thought we might get some more updated/current pics..

I had a freak out yesterday after signing all my consents and making it "official." I'm feeling a little better now after everyone's encouragement, but I totally understand what you're going through. I've been so optimistic about everything up until yesterday and it just hit me like a wall! I think everyone goes through this thought process at one point or another and it's totally normal. Just try to think about the positive things that this will do for you, and not the negative, because trust there's a lot more positive to come out of this than negative! (IMO) I guess when I really think about it, my biggest fear is dying, but hey I'm already on that path anyway with pre-diabetes, high blood pressure etc...so what is their to lose? Besides weight!

I wonder...found out my surgery time isn't until 1:00 PM!! That's making me kind of crazy, I expected it to be early in the morning Anyone else have this?

Same date as me! Goodluck!!

Thanks everyone for the encouraging comments! I'm feeling a little more optimistic today, obviously this is just a phase everyone goes through at one point or another and I've just got to ride it out! I'm looking at cute dresses online I'm going to wear when I get this dang weight off of me! Definitely helping me get my spirits back up, lol.

Can anyone give me some examples of what their daily diet was like during full and clear liquids? Thanks..

Gosh, lots of February bandsters now! Tomorrow is exactly one month until my surgery, getting so anxious now!

Thanks everyone! So excited I'll be able to take our trip!

Hi, I'm being banded February 15th! Me and my husband's anniversary is about a month 1/2 later and we were hoping to plan a getaway..but I'm wondering if I'll be ready for that..I was hoping we could go to Disney World but I'm wondering if it would be safe to ride the rides and be doing that much walking that early out and get all jolted around? If not Disney World, maybe Jamaica or Myrtle Beach...but also not sure about being banded and if airplane rides have any effects on each other.. I'm seeing my Surgeon one last time before surgery next Tuesday so I'm going to ask him about all this but wanted to get advice/opinions from y'all also! Thanks..

I'm not banded yet so I can't say that I know lap band does work but look all the people on this forum and how successful they have been whether they lost 40 pounds or 100+ pounds, that's something. My surgeon told me out of the three surgeries, lap band would not help me lose as much weight as say, gastric bypass or the sleeve. However, after floating around these boards I know that is up to ME. If I want to lose 100 pounds+ with the band, it can be done if I'm willing to do the work. I am also young (22) and my surgeon said nothing to me about being so young and probably being unsuccessful. He actually was more optimistic that I was so young, after all we have all the time in the world to make this work for us! If you're that concerned that it can't be done, check newtoy4kt on YouTube. (check out bandedwendy's channel also!) They were what pushed me to my final decision of lap band. Whatever you choose, good luck!

Yeah...5 weeks and 2 days until I am banded and I am seriously losing it! This month is dragging by and I'm so ready to get on the 'bandwagon!' I've been feeling desperate the last couple of months as is! I'm kinda embarrassed to talk about this but my hunger is just out of control, I've been eating so healthy but it's just not enough and I still eat way too much. I literally cannot get into any of my clothes anymore I'm gaining weight so rapidly! I don't want to go buy new clothes knowing I'm *hopefully* going to lose the weight soon but I'm having to wear a body shaper just to squeeze into my clothes..and this thing is not comfortable! I wear scrubs to work and my pants have gotten so tight I had to break down and order some more, 1 size up. They're too big! I feel stuck and gross! Idk how to get through this month and and then some....

That might be a good idea...I've been trying to do Slim Fast but it just doesn't cut it..

Idk how the groups work, I just made a new FB account separate from my private one since I also have told few people..

Awesome, only one day apart! Let us know how it goes..I'll be chewing my nails off by then anticipating the next day! lol

I know it's early to be thinking about things like this, considering I'm not even banded yet but I just have to ask... Is it possible to be morbidly obese, lose your goal weight and have a rocking body? I know plastic surgery will most likely have to be involved but I'm so worried about my arms and thighs! Those scars are so ugly if you have plastic surgery there :/ I keep daydreaming of wearing a bikini one day LOL But I'm thinking I'm kidding myself......

Wow that is awesome! There is hope for me..! thanks for the encouragement, and you're doing great, I hope to be in your shoes in just 10 months..we shall see soon enough Mrsmyers2010

Thanks for the blog, very inspiring! That girl has done something right for sure! As far as plastic surgery goes, I don't want to be a plastic surgery ***** lol but I am ok with a body lift/tummy tuck and I love my girls so if those go I must replace them! Those scars don't bother me nor the lap band surgery scars, I've seen other's and they all seem to heal up quite nicely. (and definitely are a trade up on stretch marks IMO) I'm really worried about having bat wings and saggy thighs..and plastic surgery for those issues are more noticeable. From what I've heard the scar for a thigh lift is from your knee up! So much for wearing cute shorts! And I'd hate to have a scar up half my arm I'm probably over thinking this, I am only 22 and hoping my young age will help a lot of things things shrink up but I've also been overweight my ENTIRE life, so I'm wondering if this will cancel out the benefit of being so young.. Mrsmyers2010

Well good luck and hope you get the date you favor! Lol I didn't care really, the sooner the better let us know when you get your official date! Mrsmyers2010

Yay, glad i'm not alone! good luck everyone! =)

I think I'll just take a trip to Walmart or Target and get a new scale. Surprisingly, my husband said he would get me the Withing scale! I told him it's too much for a 'scale' but he said whatever helps me stay motivated he doesn't mind splurging, if it's health related and keeps me on this earth with him longer, lol. Sweet boy....anyways it still seems outrageous to me! I just weighed myself 3 times in a row, 279 then 289 then 315?!?! I especially did not like that last # and it almost got it's self thrown out the window, haha...so I will definitely be getting a new one this weekend! Thanks for all y'alls suggestions

My scale is 10-15 pounds off! Makes it impossible to tell if I'm gaining/losing. I don't remember where I got it but I know I paid 50 bux for it (grr) so anyone have any suggestions for a good scale? Weird question, I know.. Lol Mrsmyers2010

That sounds crazy to me, I'm not banded yet but my dietician told me clear liquids for at least the first 3 days after surgery. She said she prefers for me to go 4 days but if I'm just too hungry I can go ahead and slowly progress to full on liquids. She said the longer you go on the clear liquid diet the better b/c that's when you will lose the most weight, the quickest but at the same time you can't go a week+ protein deprived.

Wow that sounds pretty nifty, but idk about spending that much! Lol my husband would probably kill me, since I already informed him he has to get me a fitbit! Mrsmyers2010