not new, but here again ...

[rainenroses 8]

hello. i used to come here a lot when i was considering the LAP-BAND®.

but after 5 month of dr visits, check up,inital visit , i chickened out .

so....

not sure if im going to do it still but i just started back on the pre op-ish diet i was on before ( with dr approval )

sugar free Jello cups,popcicles,slimfast shakes,greensalads (no dressing or i use SMALL amount of white vinegar ) ,hot tea w/ splenda, sugar free mixes to add to Water...LOTS of Water , low fat yogurt also :smile2:

i started this monday April 5th 2010 , i am down 6.1 lbs so far !!

so , i guess while i am "deciding" i can get the feel of it & lose weight.

oh, i am also using my Wii at home for my workouts .

running,free step,etc

[NurseShay 24]

Hi rain! Don't be too hard on yourself this can be a scary & unnerving decision to make for anyone! I still find myself looking for reasons to doubt the band, my surgical team & my own ability to successfully navigate this journey. Its a serious decision that requires your full understanding, trust & commitment. Don't feel rushed. And its awesome that you are trying out the lifestyle change before being banded! I'm sure it will make your transition easier for you. Anyone who can do a liquid diet is a martyr for weight loss in my book! =)) so welcome back & good luck with your journey wether you choose to be banded or not! =)

~Shay

[mustlose 2]

Hi ! I did the same thing, started the process in 12/07...then chickened out. It really is a big decision, and you have to make sure it's the right one for you. Finally, I decided to do it, and just had the surgery on 3/31/10. At this point, I'm really glad I finally did it (even though it did take me 2+ years to get to this point!) good luck in your journey :smile2:

[rainenroses 8]

thank you. glad to know im not the only one that chickened out..lol.

so far im doing great on the diet. as of this morning i've lost another 1.3 lbs so YAY :smile2:

[btrieger 21]

I think you are a lot braver for "chickening out" than those that aren't ready for surgery and go through with it anyways.

Life is not a race. Take your time and have the surgery when you are ready or don't have it at all.

I lost 95 pounds prior to surgery and I was NOT dieting. Dieting sucks!!! I simply cut my portions by about 25%; cut out all fast foods; and started walking 20-30 minutes a day.