Getting iBand 3-18-13!!!!!

[krg75 33]

I started my journey January 21, 2013, weighing in at 326!! (my highest weight ever!!) That is when I made the decision to do the LapBand even though my insurance will not pay anything bariatric. TOTAL SELF PAY HERE!! I had my first consult Feburary 19th. I weighed in then at 320. YAY!! 6 whole pounds off!! I am going to have the LapBand with Plication (iBand). I have tried to research everything about LapBand on the interent. Horror and success stories, diets, exercise, advice, ect. I am soo committed to this working!! I had my nutrition and physc consults on March 5 (weighing in at 314.6)) YAY ME!! Surgery date is set for March 18. Cannot wait.

So now I am on the liquid diet. I was told to have 3 Protein Shakes per day, 1 can of Soup (any kind), and 1-2 Snacks per day (jello, popsicles, etc). I am having a very DIFFICULT time with all of it. UGH>>>its not that I am even that hungry, I am just consumed with the thought of food. I even started smoking...which is horrible I know!! Food has been my every thought for so long, that now that I am on liquids, it is so very hard!!

Can anyone give me some advice?? Or pointers?? Or encouragement?? They said if I am not total compliant with my diet they doctor can tell when he opens me up and can refuse the surgery!! HELP ME!!!

[Shelleymb 75]

Drink as much Water as you can.

[Shay28 6]

Congrats on your decision to get the lap band. I am a newbie myself as of Feb 21. Let me just say I highly doubt your doctor will turn you away after making the incisions. A bit more advice just follow what they say for pre op. I personally did not have to follow a diet plan pre op but I do have one post op and it is tough for me knowing how much of a junk food addict I am. Good news tho, I an 15lbs down in that short time and I feel great. I have a long way to go but I can do it and so can u. The first step is realizing your are uncomfortable and the second step is taking action. You are on the right track. I wish you well with your surgery. Keep me posted. Trust me everything will be fine. After surgery you won't want to eat bit a few weeks into it those hunger pains come back and I say get up and do something, but don't give in.

[krg75 33]

Thank you!! I already felt better just asking for help!! LOL. Helps to talk to someone who can understand!!