Away I go (pound by pound)

[TraceyZK 9]

I started my journey in June 2014. 90 days of medically supervised weight loss. about a month of waiting for approval. 3.5 weeks of liquid diet. and one surgery date FINALLY scheduled.

I had a super hard afternoon on Tuesday. I'm so worried that I am some how going to mess this up that I was teary all afternoon.

Being heavy most of my teen and adult life...I feel like I am really good at failing at diets and plans and systems for weight loss. I know in my head that Lap Band can help me...I just need to do the work. I have a very supportive husband and family. But I am the hardest on myself (for most things).

I figured I would start here with you guys for some support from those who know. :-)

So day one of the liquid diet almost done. Off to the store for some pudding and yogurt reinforcements.

Tracey

[SandyM 1,956]

You will do great. Very important to not get discouraged. Keep posting and reading, you'll get there

[TraceyZK 9]

Thanks Sandy. I'm going to keep checking in

[friendly5 56]

Good luck as your new journey begins....

[gowalking 10,790]

The love and support on this site has helped me to find the success I hoped for. Stick around and feel the inspiration. Become a success and pay it forward. Welcome!

[JustWatchMe 7,117]

You're on your way! It's life changing, truly. Good luck and stay connected here. We all help each other.

[Corridor72 518]

You can do it! I think we've all felt exactly what you are feeling. I remember being afraid that I couldn't do the liquid diet and then, once I was well into that and realized I was going to be able to survive that, my thoughts turned to the post-op period and worrying if I would be the only person on the planet who couldn't lose weight even with weight loss surgery. My surgery was ALMOST 10 months ago. I met my goal in late August and I'm down a total of 135 lbs. If I can do it, anyone can! And you WILL! Good luck to you!

[Bandista 7,466]

Hi there, I was so worn down from my epic dieting attempts -- one after the other after the other for years and years and years -- that I, too, worried that somehow it might not work for me. Happy to say that my band is working beautifully. I am so thrilled! Not only that, but I don't find it difficult. Unlike the pre-op diet, which can be very trying. A lot of stuff can come up during a cleanse -- all those feelings. Be gentle with yourself and know that you are starting a wonderful new chapter in your life. I am not perfect but most of the time I make the right choices, I've increased my exercise and I have found great success. You will, too! Oh, one thing about the pre-op, for me it was the first time that I knew the weight I was losing was weight that was never coming back.

[rose2014 81]

Congrats on your upcoming surgery. I had those feelings too but, with each Protein Shake, pudding, popsicle, sip of broth it got easier. It is a mind issue we feel like we NEED to eat. Find something else to focus on maybe a book. I am in college and worked ahead on my assignment's. I am 5 months post op and 78 pounds lighter. It was worth it and you are too. Think about how you will experience things with your new body. Best wishes for a wonderful new life.

[Dakota Girl 38]

I also began in June of this year, and my surgery date is November 12th. It still hasn't really sunk in that my insurance company actually approved my surgery, I was expecting a denial......I am starting to get a little nervous now.

I do think it's a process to ease up on ourselves, we are often our own harshest ctitics. The support you have in your family is a real blessing, and try to remember that you deserve to be happy, you ARE worth it.

Nicole

Edited October 28, 2014 by Dakota Girl