What If....

[dhales 98]

What if I get this surgery and nothing changes? I am using our savings to get this done and we are sacrificing financially for it. I just read a post on the main board about a lady that has had the lap band for about a year and has only lost 15 pounds. That is my true fear....what if that turns out to be me. I was originally interested in the Gastric Sleeve...but due to the cost I have decided on the Lap band...but now I am wondering if I have made the right decision. Anyone else with these issues?

[momab50 6]

dhales, i think that is the feer all of us have. we have started and failed at so many weight loss diets that we have been conditiones to failing. This is differant its the one tool that we have been laking in all the other atemps. If we go at this with a positive attatude with our eyes open knowing that it is still going to take work on our part. Working with our Dr, and our support people WE WILL WIN.

[dhales 98]

Momab - thank you...I just had that breakdown this morning. So worried about it. Today is my first day of my pre-op diet.

[scorpiolady 83]

I have the same concern. Seems like a lot of money for no guarantees. HOWEVER.... if I add up how much money I've spent on gym memberships, fade diets, special foods and so on, the lap band will probably end up saving me money. We will have to "use" the band as a tool and not depend on it to do all the work.

We're almost there!

[dhales 98]

Scorpiolady...if I add up all of the diets and gimmicks that I have tried...I could have afforded a whole new body transplant! lol

[scorpiolady 83]

Did you try being hypnotized? That was a good one.

Day one of pre-op diet. Did my Protein Shake and already wanted to turn to food as a way to relieve stress This could be a long two weeks. My day off and I'm thinking this would be a good day to tackle the garden full of weeds.

[Tahneesamson 41]

Did you try being hypnotized? That was a good one.

Day one of pre-op diet. Did my Protein Shake and already wanted to turn to food as a way to relieve stress This could be a long two weeks. My day off and I'm thinking this would be a good day to tackle the garden full of weeds.

I'm with you lady!!! Already want food!!

[dhales 98]

Me too....day one or pre-op already ate dinner and about to much on a fig newton. not really hungry just snacky.

[ElizabethAnne 40]

What if I get this surgery and nothing changes? I am using our savings to get this done and we are sacrificing financially for it. I just read a post on the main board about a lady that has had the lap band for about a year and has only lost 15 pounds. That is my true fear....what if that turns out to be me. I was originally interested in the Gastric Sleeve...but due to the cost I have decided on the Lap band...but now I am wondering if I have made the right decision. Anyone else with these issues?

Although my insurance has approved my surgery, I have these very same thoughts every single day, with one exception; I was originally interested in gastric bypass. I try to mentally work through these negative thoughts each time they enter my head, and fortunately, as my surgery nears, the thoughts are much easier to push aside because I know definitively this is what I want to do.

I may not be successful with the band, but I am going to work my hardest to follow the rules. If I am not successful, it will not be the first time I have failed, and I will evaluate what went wrong and move on to Plan B. However, there are many individuals who have been successful with the band, and I am hopeful that I will be able to join their group, too. My surgeon says that band will work for me, and I trust he has the experience to make the best decision with the facts I have provided.

Research shows the odds are in our favor. I'm confident we can do this, but I think it's only natural that we have doubts because of our past histories.

[ElizabethAnne 40]

Did you try being hypnotized? That was a good one.

That's one of the few I haven't tried.

Day one of pre-op diet. Did my Protein Shake and already wanted to turn to food as a way to relieve stress This could be a long two weeks. My day off and I'm thinking this would be a good day to tackle the garden full of weeds.

I have been struggling all day with wanting to eat more than I should. Reading the posts here on LBT does help me get through the toughest times, though. I hope it's been a good day for you!

[scorpiolady 83]

It's been an emotional day for me. Not sure why really. Lots of little bumps and I didn't turn to food. Did my am Protein Shake, late afternoon salad,and my evening Protein.

Day One is done!

Next...

[swadley88 0]

What is y'alls pre-op diets? Mine was just high protein/low carb. I could still eat how much I wanted. Just couldnt eat what I REALLY wanted.. I'm a carbivore!! It was tough.. especially when I would go out to eat and realize I couldn't eat 75% of the menu! ahh. But it paid off and I wouldn't change a thing! I wish you all the best!!

[dhales 98]

It's been an emotional day for me. Not sure why really. Lots of little bumps and I didn't turn to food. Did my am Protein Shake, late afternoon salad,and my evening Protein.

Day One is done!

Next...

I hope today is going better for you. only 13 more days until you get banded...you can do this!

[dhales 98]

What is y'alls pre-op diets? Mine was just high protein/low carb. I could still eat how much I wanted. Just couldnt eat what I REALLY wanted.. I'm a carbivore!! It was tough.. especially when I would go out to eat and realize I couldn't eat 75% of the menu! ahh. But it paid off and I wouldn't change a thing! I wish you all the best!!

Swadley - I am a high protein/low carb as well. The recommend two shakes and high Protein lunch and dinner. This morning instead of a shake I had a Protein Bar. It is an Atkins Meal Replacement with 180 calories and 15g protein. It tastes so good...I feel like I am cheating! However 48 hours before surgery it is just liquids.< /p>

[swadley88 0]

Girl that's not cheating!! I loved those Atkins bars!! They have delicious chocolate alternatives!! The have a fake snickers, almond joy type, reese's cups. Those kept me sane!! lol Yes.. I ate a lot of eggs. what kind of Protein Shakes are you drinking? I like the EAS ones. They are decent.