passionatelhopeful

I feel totally blessed! My surgery was scheduled for Tuesday the 23rd. We flew in on Monday and had our pre-op tests, etc. They informed us that they could do our surgeries a day early and then, I believe, cancelled surgeries for the rest of the week. How lucky is that!? I feel great!! It will be well worth the wait, but I feel very badly for you. Keep your chin up! Laura

Hey Jennifer! My surgery is the SAME DAY as YOURS! I too, am so excited!! It sounds like we will be able to meet each other there! I am a pretty busy teacher and mom (not usually great at staying in contact with my adult friends), but I would love to be "band buddies!" The previous post is absolutely right! I feel that I have gotten all of my questions answered by previous posts on this board. It has been a big help! I'm not sure if I'm doing it "right," but I bought a case of Costco brand Slimfast for the week. I've been drinking a couple of those a day and then lots of water, juice, Crystal Light and an occasional cup of tomato soup. The first day was a little tough, but it's SO worth it! It's helped me realize too, that just because I have a lapband, what goes on inside my head won't change. I'm trying to listen to my body and not my old habits and mind. I must say that I was a little worried about being able to lose the 5% in the three weeks that I had after I scheduled my surgery, but the weight has been droping off already and I'm going to make it. My only real difficulty is my mom. She is slightly freaking out: "Going to TJ for surgery!" I wish I wouldn't have had to tell her, but I needed her to pick my kids up from school for a couple of days. I have tried to ease her fears, given her the website, etc. She is a worrier, and has approached this like she does anything in life: with a negative attitude. Unfortunately, it forces me to distance myself from her - too much negative energy in this world! So..... I feel so blessed to have been able to pull the money together to have this done! I am all about giving it my all to make it a success! I am arriving in San Diego Monday early afternoon from Washington state. Hope to see you there! -Laura

I am scheduled for October 23rd!! I just called today to find out what the procedure would be to schedule and Lori said she could schedule me for October!! I was thinking maybe I could get ini by January. Wow! That is like in three weeks!! I am so excited. I will be flying in on the 22nd (just made my reservations) and out on the 25th. Wow! I'll be a "Bandster" by Halloween!! My big challenge is to lose 12 pounds by the 22nd (5% of my current weight). I'm not worried. I'm good at losing weight when I put my mind to it, just terrible about keeping it off. I was folding laundry this afternoon thinking, "I will never buy this size clothes again!" I have found great encouragement in this forum. I would love connecting with others! "Pammie"'s pictures were also an inspiration! Yeah!!!!!!!!!!! > -Laura