Shrinking My Liver!

Okay, so before I just dive on in I guess I should tell you all the purpose of this blog.
The purpose: I am getting a Lap Band, and I was told I should journal, so I am sharing it with you:)
Please keep me in check!

The Beginning of the Beginning:
Around Thanksgiving last year, My mom approached me with the suggestion of looking into the Lap Band Surgery. She knew a woman who had recently gotten one and decided to get the insurance I would need just in case I decided it was for me (JUST IN CASE PEOPLE!). My mom agreed to pay extra for a whole year, just in case...hmmm I thought... she's brave:)

I decided to start looking into the Lap Band surgery. She mentioned this in passing as to suggest the option but not push it. I had always wondered about the possibility but never researched or followed through! I worried about judgment and also knew NOTHING about it. She gave me the motivation I apparently needed and I began my thought process, just thinking for now! Eventually I decided to research and talk to the friend of my mom's that had recently gotten her band and ultimately decided to start my journey!

I first had to wait until January (this is when the new insurance set in), and then wanted to wait until after my 21st birthday (JAN. 28), but the whole time I prepared myself, discussed with certain people, and researched this life changing possibility!

I began the process one random day by calling the Lap Band of Louisville! Possibly around the time a lady at work looked at me and said "no offense, but I hate when real big people get on roller coasters and they don't fit and then they fall off..." Okay? What? Did I just get stereotyped for being fat...WOW! For the record I have never 1. Not fit on a roller coaster and 2. FALLEN OFF OF ONE!

Anyways, They sent me medical history papers which I quickly filled out and sent back! Whew...step one complete. After that I waited and waited until I was able to schedule my initial consultation with the surgeon. This was followed up by a psychological evaluation (I'm not insane guys! A psychiatrist confirmed it!), and approval from my insurance company! Holy cow it was getting real! Next was to schedule three appointments (ONE OF THEM BEING SURGERY!). I had to get testing done, meet my surgeon again, and then have surgery. Easy enough...well scary enough too! I just met with my surgeon for the second time on Wednesday and I am three days away from surgery...3!

With that being said, I am five days into my pre op diet...2 MORE DAYS TO GO!
My diet is mostly liquids with the exception of 2 servings of veggies (raw...and might i add no ranch dipping sauce:))  2 servings of fruits (a half a banana is a serving...wtf?) and 3 servings of dairy (cheese slices not included). I can eat all the jello and sugar free popsicles I want (GAG!) and drink as much chicken broth and water as I'd like! Needless to say...I'm struggling.

So I am sitting here hungry, and decided to create this blog instead of standing at the refrigerator
staring at all the things I can't have. SO far it is working...