Lap Band Patients in Their 20's

[thecooley 2]

Hey y'all! Hope all you folks on the pre-op diet are staying strong! The weekends are so hard. There were a million things I wanted to cook or bake, but couldn't. I even made lunch for my husband both days and sat with him at the table while he ate and I drank a shake. I was proud of myself. Dinners weren't too bad; I grilled chicken and pork and served them with lots of green veggies. I guess my stomach has shrunk a lot, because dinner filled me up and I did not feel the need to wander into the kitchen for a snack later.

I am not doing the pre-op diet anymore, as my surgery date is not for another three weeks (Sept. 14)! Grr! The nurse told me to stay on the diet until my surgery, but screw that; the shakes hurt my stomach. I will start back two weeks before the surgery, like the diet says to do. Of course, I'm not going to go crazy this week, because I don't want to lose the progress I've already made. I think I am going to have a "last meal" this weekend at our favorite Mexican place, but other than that, I will keep the carbs and fat low.

Mia, I'm in the same situation as you. I've been "the jolly fat girl" since I was 12 years old. I was wondering just yesterday how the weight loss will change peoples' perception of me. In the end, I concluded that I really don't care; I am me, and that's all I can be. I will still be jolly, fat or not!

Good luck to all you folks with upcoming surgery dates! I'm doing a happy dance for you!

[Carriejess 27]

Hello all you 20's peeps

I had my surgery at the end of October.

Best thing i ever did, just wanted to share that with you all!

Good luck in all of your journeys

x

[Fluffy420 0]

Mia! we are surgery twins thats aweomse!!! Thats how I feel about the whole thing. I dont want to listen to other peoples opinion it my decision! Are you getting nervous yet....ITS NEXT WEEK!!!! I feel like ive been waiting so long that its not for real! I called today to make sure everything was done bc I was so nervous they were gonna find SOMETHING I didnt do right and postpone it! Im already having trouble sleeping at night bc Im so excited I cant imagine what I will be like this time next week only hours from surgery!

[Chellz423 0]

Hey everyone. I'm 27 and just finished my last requirement and I started this journey June 26, 2009. I shared this decision with my immediate family and a cousin. I don't want to share because I don't want to deal with the judgements. I'm scared, nervous and excited. I'm just ready to begin my life. I am scared about the preop diet, but I'm ready.....wishing everyone all success and happiness.

[mjp1185 0]

I am 23 and I fit in the category. I have lost over one hundred pounds. I am probably on the record for successful weight loss after lap band treatment within a year. I weighed over 330 pounds during the time of surgery. Two years has lapsed since surgery. I don't go to support groups. I still have problems eating and chewing my food. I have gained several pounds after removing some solution. I had had complications with digestion of foods.