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No, no pre-surg diet news as of yet, the nutritionist just said they want me to lose 10lbs before surgery and I'm already there. I dont know why they havent got me on pre-surg diet though, but they are going to be calling me Monday for some other stuff and I do plan to ask some more questions that I have written down. Were going sailing in the British Virgin Islands. Me and my hubby say its kind of my Farewell Party for my fat, hahahaha.

Thanks! did you have your surg here or in TJ?

Wow, the response here is overwhelming! I feel so shocked right now, hahaha. I just wasn't expecting all this support, you guys are amazing! Lady T- Good luck to you. I hope you do discover yourself and find happiness. I did end up telling my mom last night. We took her out to dinner for mothers day and we are going on Vacation for 10 days soon and then it will only be a few weeks before my surgery so I decided to let the cat out of the bag last night. I was blown out of my chair by her reaction. She was so happy and relieved it was unbelievable! She said that her and my dad (who passed away about 1.5yrs ago) were always worried about me and my heart. I am so glad her reaction is so supportive. My husband, who is a 6ft5 beanpole is very supportive, he is looking forward to having a wife interested in doing all the outdoor things we used to do and more. And he wants me happy and healthy. I think I am just worried about telling people, then it not working and feeling like a huge failure. I think I will take everyone's advise and keep people on a need to know basis. Then afterward, who knows, maybe I will tell the world! I do plan to tell my sister and my 3 closest friends. Work is the tricky thing because everyone seems to orbit food around there! Mornings and lunches are all about who's going to get donuts, who's bringing chips and salsa for lunch, so I think I may tell my boss who is kind of a close friend (he is ALWAYS dieting too, but he just likes to look a little muscly, lol) and I know if I had his backup it would help to avoid sticky situations. I live in the Phoenix area and my surgeon is Dr Terry Simpson. He and his staff are super nice! Thanks again everyone, I look forward to sharing this journey with all of you.

How did you all tell your friends and loved ones you were getting banded? My husband and I haven't told anyone yet. I have all skinny friends (lucky me, right? ) and I don't even know where to begin. I have never expressed any weight concerns with any of them except my best friend who I have no problem telling. I'm just worried about people looking down on me for it or arguing points that they havent researched (that's what I did for the last YEAR, research!) I just scheduled surgery for June 17th, so I need to tell people soon. Any suggestions? Oh, btw, hello. I'm new, my name is April.

Hi all! Total noob here. I just wanted to post how excited I am that today I scheduled my surgery for June 17th! I live in Phoenix, AZ and my surgeon is Dr. Terry Simpson. I have struggled with my weight all my life, and if only I knew when I was a teen what I know now, I may not be in the predicament I am in now, but such is life. I cant wait to get to know everyone here and explore every inch of this website. It is nice to finally have someone to not only talk to, but who understands what I am going through. April