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Hey guys! I am brand new to this site. I will be having the lap band on June 10th. I am excited and nervous and looking for friends to relate to. I dream of the day to shop in a regular clothes store. To fit on amusements park rides. To drive my car without my seat belt pulled all the way. To not have my stomach touch the steering wheel with the seat all the way back. I have struggled my whole life with weight issues. I need this tool to kick start my brand new life!!! i am so glad I found this site and can read about your trials and triumphs!

Welcome!

Just to let you know right off, you will see some band bashing and other negative things happen on this board. Don't let that scare you off. The good people far outweigh the bad.

I was just banded on May 24th. I have the same dreams as you listed above as well. And I want to be in family pictures.

 You sound so motivated. I think that is really important. The band is a tool to get you there, and you manage the tool. This is a lifestyle change and you will learn a lot about yourself along the way. And just like everything, some days are easy and some are hard. Good luck. I am 6 years out and although I did not lose all the weight, I did pick up 3 great bathing suits at walmart today, and love them all. 

Welcome !  I can relate to what you have said.  I have been banded over a year and it's true, you do learn a lot about yourself.  I'm still stuggling because I love cetain bad foods.  It's an adition !   now  I can shop in the regular size departments.  It's the reward after the hard work.  Keep your positve addittude!!!!!!!!

Tracy

Welcome!! I am super excited for you. My band op is on June 10th too. Are you on the liquid diet now? I have noticed that not all doctors have their patients do it. I'm on optifast and doing really good so far. I have not had a single craving. Just like you, I dream of the day I can shop in a regular store. Stay motivated! You can achieve it!

My doctor required me to do the low-no carb diet two weeks prior to surgery. This was to shrink my liver and to prove I can stick to a diet. I too am so motivated that I don't even desire chocolate. I am READY!