Had My Pre Op Appt. Made Me More Nervous!

[cmarie317 24]

Two weeks until my surgery! It's getting closer I am so excited. When they gave me all the information on the lap band and nutrition information I became nervous. I am so afraid I will not be able to change me eating habits!! My worst fear is I'll do this surgery and it won't work for me! I know it isn't good to think that way bc if you think you'll fail then you just might. I need a boost of confidence in myself. I have dieted before but this will be more important and a life style change. I want to prove to myself and everyone I know I can be successful losing weight!! My weight will never hold me back from being truly happy. Does anyone feel like I do? I just feel like I won't find anything to eat thats healthy enough. Obviously why I am fat is bc I'd never stick with a diet bc I would cheat or get bored or run out of foods to eat. I guess with lap band I can still have a half turkey sandwich whole wheat bread with low fat cheese no mayo. Also some fruit and low fat crackers. If I can even eat all that. That's another thing. Fills. I want to be restricted so I won't over eat! I don't wanna have to come back several times! I want it tight so it'll work from the get go!! I guess I need to relax and set my mind now before surgery day and so my body isn't shocked.

[running_scared 125]

Everyone worries that the band won't work, and about the lifestyle changes, so you're totally normal in that regard. However, they won't put much, if any fill in at the time of surgery, so your stomach has time to heal, and adapt to the new band. You're going to be swollen for a bit after surgery anyway, so you likely won't have much of an appetite or will be full very quickly initially.

Then, once you're healed, your appetite is going to come back with a vengeance, and that's called bandster hell. It might take 3 or 4 or more fills before you get to the green zone, and the band will start to help you. Until then, you'll be on your own to count calories, or somehow restrict your intake.

Good luck!

[cmarie317 24]

I seen some people are getting there fills just right on the first try or at least the second try. I hope that will be my luck. I need to start dieting now and drinking a lot of Water now. Thanks