determination

I sometimes wonder if scheduling before Christmas was such a good idea. I won't have a problem, but I am worried about the family. I definitely do not want the attention on me. Well, I now have have 24 days left. I sure like getting my ducks in a row. I have been going through catalogs today trying to find something that would qualify as loose. I have never been one to have sweat pants, I look hideous in them. So on goes my search.

I have been contemplating flying down for my first fill. I figured it would probably be cheaper than having my first fill with a doctor in the states. If I understand it right, the price includes a couple fills. I hope that I have interpreted that right. I love to fly and what better excuse than to get a fill. But like you said Lisa, that would be the only one. Making sure that everything was as it should be.

I am also thinking on doing the 7 day pre-op diet. It just sounds easier. I hate to plan food. Oops, that could be a future problem. I am so interested in how everyone is losing their weight. I really appreciate anyone who is willing to share.

On the downside. My sisters have told me that they do not approve or support what I am doing. I am trying to figure out where I made the mistake of letting them think that I needed there approval? Did anyone else have family that expressed their opinions so bluntly?

Hi Lisa, Thank you for responding. You are doing great! I plan to follow in your footsteps. There are several questions that I have.

Do you fly back to Tijuana to have your fills? Dr. Ortiz's office did give me some recomendations for Doctors in Oregon and Washington. But for me, either way is going to be quite a distance to travel. The closest one that was on the list was a doctor in Richland, WA. For me, the one that was highly recommended was a doctor in Eugene. That is 7 1/2 hours away.

Also, are you able to wear normal clothes on your way home or did you have to purchase something loose fitting? I appreciate all and any information that you can give me.

Thanks again.

I am new to all of this. I am scheduled for December 15th, 2008. I have really enjoyed reading all of your posts, tips and encouragements.

I do not personally know of anyone that has had the Lap Band Surgery. The few people that I have told are freaked out when I say "Tijuana". Luckily, I have total support from my husband and a very close friend. I will be looking to you guys for my support group. Right now I am at 269lbs. and have not started my pre-op diet.

Do any of you personally know of anyone that has maintained their goal weight? Probably like all of you, I have tried about every diet out there. Thus, my sign in "Determination". I am looking forward to following your success stories.

I live in a very rural, high altitude (cold), beautiful place. Enterprise, Oregon