RevyD

Hi Angie. I am a very open person as well and find it very hard to hide anything from family and friends ( usually can't). But in this situation I am thinking they will take it better after a few months when they see me getting more healthy. If I told my parents now they would be very angry and upset and I don't want to be going into surgery with all that stress. I will tell my best friend so that someone knows I am going.

Ashly I am so sorry to hear that your financing fell through and the terrible reaction you got from your mom. That must have been devastating and very hurtful. Words cut like a sword and are so hard to forget. I will be praying that your heart heals and that you will be able to find a way to get the lap band.

I hope the financing goes through for you. I am the same situation with family. I thought I would say going out of town to visit friends but I have a daughter as well and I need them to watch her while I'm gone Oh well I have 4 weeks to come up with a good explanation . LOL

what is NSV mean?

Hi Deena. I am the Marriott because Carolyn from the OCC thought it was nicer and had already booked me there. I read all the posts and was swaying toward the other hotel but I read a couple times where the beds were not that great. I don't sleep that well as it is so I need a cozy bed. I am arriving at 1140 a.m on the 28th. Why don't you email me and we can chat more. shieldsd@shaw.ca Look forward to hearing from you.

That is one of my concerns as well. I know that some of my family would just lecture, get angry and try to talk me out of it. I am just trying to figure out how I am going to tell them I am going away for 4 days and not tell them why Any suggestions LOL Also I am very new to the forum as well. Are you researching right now or have you set up a surgery date yet. Mine is On Sept 29th

Hi Deena. That is great. At this point I am coming solo as I have not told anyone . They have me booked at the Marriott Hotel. I am flying in from Canada and hoping to get a flight that will get me there before noon. I want to get my tests done , see the clinic and talk with Dr Ortiz they day before surgery if possible. Where area you coming from and are you coming solo or with someone?

I am scheduled for Sept 29th and will be arriving on the 28th. So excited

What is this about wearing a special bra, gas X and chewable tablets?

Hi Dianna. Thank you so much for your input and congratulations to both you and your daughter for your decisions and weight loss

Thanks Kristi and congratulations on your weight loss

Thanks Shelby

Thanks Lisa for sharing your experience and suggestions. Also congratulations on your weight loss. My only real anxiety over this is the airplane ride down and being to big for the seat and telling my family. I have not decided whether to tell them before or after. I know they will freak out and worry themselves sick If I tell them before. Yet I am concerned that they will be very angry if I get the surgery and tell them afterwards. I quess I will take your advice and just play it by ear and hope for the perfect timing.

I am waiting for my surgery but just wanted to say a huge congratulations. 130 pounds i amazing and also an inspiration to me. I have 146 pounds to lose. How was your experience and weight loss. Was it consistent and about how long did it take you to lose than amount of weight?

Okay as you can see I keep screwing up the reply. I finally figured out which reply to hit when I want to respond Thank you both for your responces. It is interesting how we all are and were reluctant to tell family. I still am not sure what I am going to do. I have a daughter that my parents will have to watch and they will want to know where I am going, what I am doing and how much it is is going to cost I still have a bit of time to decide so I quess I will keep praying about it . I do appreciate your advice. Thanks

Thanks Jessica. Only 2 weeks for you hey. Please let me know how your family took the news and keep me posted about your surgery. I will be sending good thoughts your way I am hoping to go the end of September.

Hi everyone. I have struggled with weight all my life and of course my parents and siblings have always said I need more discipline, eat less, excerise more etc etc. Of course I did that for the last 40 years only to lose and regain repeatedly. I know the lap band will work for me but now my problem is how to tell my family that I am going to do it. I live in Canada so part of me would just like to go and not say anything but the other part knows my family would never forgive me when they found out. Did any of you have issues telling family and if so how did you deal with it? I know they will all freak out when I tell them I am going to Mexico and taking out a loan to do this. Look forward to hearing from you

RevyD from Vancouver Island, Canada Age 51 Height : 5'6" Highest weight ever : 319 ( Start weight of preop diet : 297 Current weight is 270 Banded: Surgical Date Sept 29th. Only 3 more sleeps Goal Weight : 150

Thank you so much for this post it really helped to put my mind at ease. I also am a Registered Nurse but from Vancouver Island so will not be able to meet Dr Ortiz or see the clinic prior to coming. Being a nurse I find this very difficult but listening to all the other nurses and people who have gone to the OCC and had surgery really puts my mind at ease. I am hoping to have my surgery the end of September . RevyD

How much weight did you lose? RevyD

Hi Simone. Thank you for the words of wisdom ! RevyD

Hi Carrie. Thanks for the welcome. Your pictures sure tell the story. You are looking fabulous! Any advice for someone preparing to take the plunge RevyD

Hi everyone. I have been reading your posts and just wanted to introduce myself. I have been researching the lap band surgery and am 99% sure that I am going to do it. I am 51 years old and been overweight all my life. I am 5 feet 6 inches tall and my highest weight was 317. I now weight 297. For those of you out there who have had to lose over 100 pounds how have you found the journey and how long did it take you to lose the weight? I live on Vancovuer Island and would have to fly down for the surgery so would be interested in hearing from anyone who has had the lap band on Vancouver Island and where you are getting your fills done. Also did any of you from Canade use Medical Edge weight loss to help you with flights and taxes. Apparently their web site says they will help you organize everything and it is easier to go through them than book things yourself with Dr. Ortiz. The president of the company says he and his wife had surgery by Dr. Ortiz and want to help other Canadians. Just curious if anyone used them. Okay I quess now that I have asked a million questions for my first post i will sit back and wait for some reponces. Thanks for sharing all of your stories , the information has been very helpful to me.