12 Days Until Banded

[TrishS 3]

Well this morning I started my liquid diet, I had a banana Protien Smootie, and now Im drinking a bottle of Water. I also have NOT had a smoke. I dont think I am having cravings thanks to the patch but I do miss holding that stick you know.. Well I have been sucking on sugar free hard candies to help out with that. I cant belive Im actually doing this. I never had any type of disapline at lest not this hard of one. and so if I can actually do this... I will be so very proud of myself. I have never had to do something so hard. Thank you all for your wonderful support..

Im already to get packing and i still have 6 1/2 days to go LOL...

[Zoe 6]

Way to go, Trish! You can do it!

[Iluvharleys 15]

Way to go Trish! You can do this! It will be here before you know it!

[dylansmom 27]

Good for you girl! I have great faith in you that you will do this!

[angiebell 0]

This is my first post and my first time on any message board. This month has been a whirlwind for me. I lost my job on April 8th. I had applied for the lap band surgery about 5 weeks ago. I got word from my insurance company this past Monday that that both me and my husband were qualified for the surgery. We went to the doctor on Tuesday and I explained that I lost my job and that my insurance expires at the end of the month. The doctor scheduled my surgery for April 27th and my husbands for April 29th. I was kind of surprised that I qualifed so easily. My current weight is 187 and I am 5'6". I have dieted and failed for about 15 years now. I am doing this for my health since I have a strong family history of heart disease and diabetes. After reading some things on this site I am starting to get scared. Does anyone regret getting the band? I saw a post eariler and can't find it now where a person said she regretted it. I am getting really nervous, it all happend sooooo fast!

Thanks Jamie... your a sweetheart!!

BeckyInTX.... Thanks... I know im not the only one going through this... I have had one surgery where I was put under.... and I was scared.. but it was just my ankle... This seems so much more then that you know,.... its not just a torn tendon..but a life changing experience... and I think that is what hits me the most... Im so ready for this and will do all I can do to make it.

Thanks you all... I will post more when I can Take Care

[BeachBabe(soon) 0]

When I quit, the first week was the hardest. I would tell myself, "just today I won't smoke" than it would be bed time. I would be so proud for not smoking that day. And everyday I would say the same thing. I've been smoke free for over two years, now. YOU CAN DO IT!!

[coyotegirl 3]

Trish, You go girl!! I also packed a week before surgery. Then unpacked and repacked about 3 times. I never used one thing I packed once I got there. Wore hospital gown, they gave me a tooth brush, paste, comb, booties, and everything else I needed.

But it doesn't hurt to be prepaired.

Good luck to you and I will be praying for a speedy recovery!!

(((((HUGS)))))

[nc_longhorn 0]

Hi Trish,

What date is your surgery? I'm having mine in August, since I'll be away this summer. I'm 324 lbs, 38 yrs old. My goal is to weigh 162, or half of my current weight!! I'm in NC.

Susie

[bandit 2]

Yae Trish!! U cand do it!

[TrishS 3]

Hi susie, My surgery date is April 28th Im 335lbs and 28 yrs old.. My goal weight is about the same as yours. Good luck with everything!!!

[TrishS 3]

Okay Today was my first day.. and boy it was a tough one... Im so so so tired right now, im drinking coffee to keep me awake.. there is NO way i can go to sleep at 9:45pm thats crazy cuz I wake up at 8:00am I cant sleep that long. So My first day.. did I already say it was hard... OMG it was so hard. One day down 6more to go.. until the Grand Finale in being Banded!!! woohoo... Okay tomorrow is going to be really really tough.. its Friday.. John and I would sit out on the porch have a few cold ones.. relax and talk... well aint going to happen... Hmmm No food, No smokes, and No drink!! Crazy Friday night I will have huh..

Maybe I will pack.. then unpack LOL I hear ya Terri... I know I will be doing lots of that. Im sure I will be over prepared as well.. I guess It will be better then being unprepared. right?

Well You all have a good night!!!

[Jammin & Losin 1]

Trish I know it it is hard but just keep telling your self I tink I can I think I can!!!!! You will be banded bfore you know it!!!!

[princess_n_thep 2]

Correction to Zoe's post.... Jenna TRIED to quit smoking..... she (me) is still trying. ((sigh)) it is soooooo hard but you are doing great Trish! I want to be an ex smoker sooooo badly but I just can't kick it all together. I sneak one now and then. So instead of a 1/2-1 pack a day I am more like 3-4 cigarettes a day. Longest I got was 5 days then I crumbled. But I am still trying EVERY day! I won't give up trying until I am completely smoke free! I almost made it but these darn nicotine Migraines pushed me over the edge.

I used the patch and it helped some but didn't take away my headaches or the nausea I got from the patch. When I go to Mexico in 2 weeks I am going to get more (much cheaper there) and try it again.

It is so disgusting and I hate it hate it hate it! Every cigarette now I feel like such a failure and guilty!

PLEASE stop Trish. That way I can see your success and try and ride your coat tails!! If I see you succeed then I will be even more motivated to stop all together!!!

Your date is getting closer!!!!!! WOOOOOOT!

[vinesqueen 2]

Trish is getting her ba-and, Trish is getting her ba-and!

[slimmer sue 0]

Hi all I was banded on the 21st and I'm home and doing great! I'm alittle sore and was sick to my stomache the day of the band. I'm eating some malto meal for Breakfast so anxious to see how that goes. So far so good. Good luck Trish if you have any questions I'll try to be of some help.