Tomorrow is the day....an new me on the way!!!

I went to a CME event today at our hospital where my doc talked to other docs about the lapband and the reasons why he prefers it for weightloss. I left feeling even better about my hopes for successful weightloss. I have never even thought about having Gastric Bypass as I didn't want my pipes cut and didn't want to live with the chronic malabsorption that can go with it. It seems those with GB lose weight very quickly but several years down the road can or might gain it back. Some of the other weight loss measures are still "iffy", but the lapband is now the preferred method by most. I think it is simple....if you are not losing it is time to tighten the band again. (The band has a ring on the inside and saline is inserted to tighten it until you are losing a few pounds a week.) The doc happened to mention that as Americans we are the country with the highest incidence of obesity. One in four children in America are obese and one in five are morbidly obese.  (It was mentioned that there has been 152% increase in obesity in China simply due to McDonalds and Microsoft....Interesting....surely this is why we are so far ahead as we have had these things for many years.) The good thing about the lapband is that there are far less complications and though the weight loss is slower; it seems to be more successful for those who do what they are suppose to do.  So tomorrow is the day for me. I am anxious but ready. I have to think about all the reasons why I need to do this and I can't wait to lose weight and prove the point that people really do treat people of size differently. There is certainly a prejudice there. Regardless, I am so ready to feel better, look better and have more energy. I can't wait to buy new clothes maybe even in the regular section...not the plus sizes. I can't wait to feel good trying on clothes as usually that is so depressing for me. I also can't wait to set a better example of eating habits for my two little people. I have lost about 6 pounds on the first two weeks of liquids. (But it wasn't easy...I would love a diet coke and a Taco!!) I am also looking forward to the support groups I will be attending to see what others who have had this are saying. The good thing is my partner at work has had the lapband and will be a great support for me at work and Chuck is certainly on my side at home. Onward to a new journey....