I'm right there with all of you!!! Tuesday is only 4 days away ...and I have the same anxiety. The one thing that has stuck in my head this entire time is what my surgeon told me....he said, this is a pretty easy operation in the scheme of things....it's a piece of cake...I'm keeping that in my head this entire time. My big deal is not gaining any weight, trying to lose more, and waiting for the liquid diet, bowel prep starting Sunday, where I know I will not turn back!! See you all on the loser's bench ....gawd I love sayin that!! Kelly

Way to go Lakisha, congratulations on making it through! I've heard that that is common because during the procedure, some surgeons blow air into your abdomen...as well as the iv they are putting in a lot of fluids...hope this helps... Kelly

I am six months out with the lap band and Ive lost round bout' 50 lbs,and I was just wanting to see what others had lost at that point?? Im wanting to see if Im really behind or if thats about the average or what??

You are not nuts. My date is the 9th and it seems like it's been an emotional roller coaster ever since my pre-op visit. I go from terrified to really excited. I went and paid for the hostpital and everything last Friday and was so scared I thought I wanted to back out. There is a post on another forum about fear that helped calm me somewhat: http://vsgfaq.com/forums//index.php?showtopic=19 It also helps me to read about everyone's wonderful success when I get all freakey. I will remember you in my prayers this week and be sending tons of good vibes your way. Be sure and let me know how you are doing as soon as you feel up to it.

I can see why the liquid diet is so bad...it's boring. I find it filling, but I miss things that I normally would enjoy. I would keep the cheating to the bare minimum...just so there aren't any complications with surgery...do the best you can! Some people add things, like sugar free flavourings. Try broths, too!