Just be honest and it will all work out.

Thank so much.  You are right about where I was when I started my journey.  You will do great.  Take a look at my profile and my pics if you want to.  It has been a roller coaster, but I do not regret for one minute of what I did.  It was just a stepping stone to get my weight loss going.  The journey is for the rest of my life.  Almost 7 years later, I am proud of what I have accomplished and the disciplines I have acquired.  Always remember that your pouch is just a tool to get you where you need to be.  Be good to it, and treat it well and it will take care of you.  Never stop eating right and taking good care of yourself.

Yes, I do have pizza sometimes, and I have my wine and soda when I want (poured in a glass though).  Although with my wine I have to cut it 1/3 wine to 2/3 diet sprite so I can cut the sugar down.  I rarely have a taste for sweets still, but when I do it is just a bite or two.  Don't let yourself fall back into old habits.  That is the worst thing you can do.

Can't wait to hear how your journey goes.... It is a whirlwind in the beginning.  Best of Luck to you....

Hi all.  My name is Karen and live in Ann Arbor.  Saw my surgeon yesterday, will be having my lap band removed, no date yet.  Then he will do a new surgery (gotta find a way to get insurance to accept that one) for either Bypass or Sleeve.  I had hoped for sleeve or DS but he doesn't do DS, and I don't think anyone does at U of M (Stacey, that is for you, you had asked me).

I think he is going to want Bypass, he voiced that one. Either way, I have decided I don't care which as long as I have one or the other to get this weight off!  I will do whatever it takes.  So happy he shares the opinion that the band is a failed method, that many had success with it but many more did not.  Can't wait to get this thing out of me!

Thanks so much!  I guess I am just anxious to start my new life and freaked when I seen all this paper work.  It does make sense thou, they wouldn't want us to fall on old habits or issues that would stand in our way.  I will feel better once that part is over!

Hi there, 

I have read several answers on OH about psych evals.  But, I am still worried, just received large packet with several sheets, two different booklets.  There are so many questions, not only about me, but about my family, immediate and distant.  I know I have to be honest, but I don't want my siblings or parents issues to affect me getting my surgery.  My pcp, nut and surgeon all feel as though I am a great candidate for surgery.  The psych eval is my last hurdle, then they will arrange pre-op.  My question is, am I worrying my self too much about it?

Thanks, 

Leslie